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USA Shunned By FIFA

USA was shunned by FIFA, the governing body of the international game of futbol, by their vote in selecting Qatar over the perceived favorites to host the 2022 World Cup on Thursday. Russia, considered the front-runner over host hopefuls England … Continue reading

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Togo Team Bus Attacked By Gunmen in Angola…

Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor escaped unharmed after a bus carrying the Togo national team came under attack from gunfire in Angola. The Sparrow Hawks are in the country ahead of the African Nations Cup, which gets under way on … Continue reading

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Tuesday Links – World Cup Ball, Jed Hoyer, NCTD Naming Rights, and Erica Hosseini

adidas and FIFA Unveil World Cup Ball – Yesterday adidas and FIFA unveiled its Jabulani ball, the Official Match Ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Comprising only eight, completely new, thermally bonded 3-D panels, which for … Continue reading

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Pre-World Cup Banter Heats Up…

Short of a few friendlies scheduled in the new year (the United States is looking to play the Netherlands in March), the six months before the World Cup will be filled with banter and speculation, with a few club clashes … Continue reading

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2010 World Cup Draw

The 2010 World Cup Draw is about 30 minutes away, I’ll post the results as they come in. Let’s be optimistic and hope for South Africa, Slovakia/Slovenia and Algeria/Paraguay. Watch the draw live online here – 2010 World Cup Final … Continue reading

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Manchester United 2, Arsenal 1…

United came from a goal down to beat Arsenal 2-1 (Saturday) The victory – gained via a Wayne Rooney penalty and an Abou Diaby own goal – means Sir Alex’s men sit three points behind the London clubs in third … Continue reading

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