Archive for February 1st, 2010

SOCCER: One-third of World Cup tickets still unsold – San Gabriel Valley Tribune (FIFA Soccer News)

SOCCER: One-third of World Cup tickets still unsold – San Gabriel Valley Tribune
JOHANNESBURG – World soccer’s governing body said one third of World Cup tickets remain unsold less than five months before the first tournament held in South Africa. About 1 million of the 3 million tickets still are available, FIFA officials said

Speaking out: Ignoring United States, FIFA mulls European World Cup in – Los Angeles Times Blogs
In the latest bit of nonsense from world soccer’s governing body, FIFA revealed on Monday that it was considering limiting bids to stage the 2018 World Cup to European countries only. In other words, the year or more of work put in by the U.S

FIFA Says Almost 2 Million Soccer World Cup Tickets Sold – BusinessWeek
Jan. 27 (Bloomberg) — FIFA, soccer’s ruling body, said almost 2 million tickets have been sold for the 2010 World Cup being held in South Africa. There has been a “lot of interest” from South Africans, FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke told

Club or Country? Soccer World Cup revives old tensions – Marketwatch
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Lionel Messi is probably the top sportsman in the world right now. Unless you ask fans in Argentina where the soccer star was born and grew up in a town called Rosario, roughly 180 miles north-west of Buenos Aires

World Cup officials hope ticket sales increase as tournament – Charleston Daily Mail
JOHANNESBURG – The world soccer’s governing body says Africans and Americans had made the most bids for tickets in the third round of sales, which will be settled by lottery on Monday. FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke dismissed concerns that

FIFA Says Two-Thirds of Soccer World Cup Tickets Sold (Update1) – BusinessWeek (World Cup Soccer)

FIFA Says Two-Thirds of Soccer World Cup Tickets Sold (Update1) – BusinessWeek
Jan. 27 (Bloomberg) — FIFA, soccer’s ruling body, said more than two-thirds of the tickets for the 2010 World Cup have been sold, with almost half of those going to South Africa residents. There has been a “lot of interest” from the host

FIFA Says Two-Thirds of Soccer World Cup Tickets Sold (Update1) – BusinessWeek
interest” from the host nation, which accounted for 79 percent of applications in the third sales phase ended Jan. 22, FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke told reporters in Johannesburg ticket sales,” said Danny Jordaan, head of the

World Cup officials hope ticket sales increase as tournament – Charleston Daily Mail
JOHANNESBURG – The world soccer’s governing body says Africans and Americans had made the most bids for tickets in the third round of sales, which will be settled by lottery on Monday. FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke dismissed concerns that

Club or Country? Soccer World Cup revives old tensions – Marketwatch
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Lionel Messi is probably the top sportsman in the world right now. Unless you ask fans in Argentina where the soccer star was born and grew up in a town called Rosario, roughly 180 miles north-west of Buenos Aires

Football: Bayern chief slams FIFA over World Cup decision – Channel NewsAsia (FIFA Football News)

BERLIN: Bayern Munich chief Uli Hoeness has criticised FIFA’s decision to award the hosting of the World Cup to South Africa and said he will not be going because of safety fears. The World Cup will be held in the Republic, and on African soil, for Click here to learn more

Football fans rejoice, you can lead your team to World Cup glory months before this summer’s tournament takes place as EA Sports announced the launch of the officially licensed 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa game. Walking out on the PS3 , Xbox 360 Click here to learn more

Football: Bayern chief slams FIFA over World Cup decision – Channel NewsAsia (WorldCup Update)

BERLIN: Bayern Munich chief Uli Hoeness has criticised FIFA’s decision to award the hosting of the World Cup to South Africa and said he will not be going because of safety fears. The World Cup will be held in the Republic, and on African soil, for World Cup Football Continued

The FIFA (the football or soccer international federation) World Cup is played every few years. A year before the event another soccer tournament is held. It is the FIFA Confederations Cup. In this tournament the best team from every confederation is World Cup Football Continued

Australia says 2018 World Cup not a lost cause – Monsters and Critics (Football News)

Sydney – Australia has received an assurance from world governing body FIFA that it still stands a chance of hosting the 2018 World Cup, Football Federation Australia president Frank Lowy said Monday. There were fears that 2018 was a lost cause after For more info click here

BERLIN: Bayern Munich chief Uli Hoeness has criticised FIFA’s decision to award the hosting of the World Cup to South Africa and said he will not be going because of safety fears. The World Cup will be held in the Republic, and on African soil, for For more info click here

Zurich – South Africans are confident and feel immense pride in staging the football World Cup later this year, the ruling body FIFA said on Wednesday in a statement, citing a survey. The Sport and Markt company conducted the survey immediately after For more info click here

The FIFA (the football or soccer international federation) World Cup is played every few years. A year before the event another soccer tournament is held. It is the FIFA Confederations Cup. In this tournament the best team from every confederation is For more info click here

EA Sports has announced a brand new offering that would let football fans really enjoy the upcoming FIFA World Cup international football tournament. Video gamers as well as fans of the sport can get ready to adorn their football gear as the company For more info click here

Monfils Visits Soccer City Stadium & Mandela’s House – ATP (World Cup Qualifying)

World No. 13 Gael Monfils , the top seed at the SA Tennis Open in Johannesburg, cast his eyes over South Africa’s 2010 FIFA World Cup preparations in a visit to the Soccer City stadium in Soweto on Monday. The stadium, originally built in 1987 Learn more

Thousands cheer FIFA 2010 World Cup Trophy Tour in Indonesia – Investors Business Daily (WorldCup Update)

Thousands cheer FIFA 2010 World Cup Trophy Tour in Indonesia – Investors Business Daily
JAKARTA, Jan 26, 2010 (Xinhua via COMTEX) — Thousands of Indonesia’s soccer fans on Tuesday welcomed the FIFA 2010 World Cup Trophy Tour here. They had an opportunity to see directly the World Cup Trophy and to enjoy various amusements, namely 3D

FIFA Says Two-Thirds of Soccer World Cup Tickets Sold (Update1) – BusinessWeek
interest” from the host nation, which accounted for 79 percent of applications in the third sales phase ended Jan. 22, FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke told reporters in Johannesburg ticket sales,” said Danny Jordaan, head of the

World Cup officials hope ticket sales increase as tournament – Charleston Daily Mail
JOHANNESBURG – The world soccer’s governing body says Africans and Americans had made the most bids for tickets in the third round of sales, which will be settled by lottery on Monday. FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke dismissed concerns that

Afribiz Showcases the Business Landscape of African Soccer Cup Nations – PRLog (free press release)
PR Log (Press Release) – Jan 31, 2010 – While Africa is enjoying a banner soccer year with the African Cup of Nation and FIFA World Cup both this year, it will also enjoy a great year in business. As Trevor Manuel kicks off the FIFA World Cup

FIFA Says Almost 2 Million Soccer World Cup Tickets Sold – BusinessWeek (Soccer News)

Jan. 27 (Bloomberg) — FIFA, soccer’s ruling body, said almost 2 million tickets have been sold for the 2010 World Cup being held in South Africa. There has been a “lot of interest” from South Africans, FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke told Read more about this World Cup article

interest” from the host nation, which accounted for 79 percent of applications in the third sales phase ended Jan. 22, FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke told reporters in Johannesburg ticket sales,” said Danny Jordaan, head of the Read more about this World Cup article

2010 FIFA World Cup Arrives on April 27 – Softpedia (World Cup Football)

Electronic Arts has announced that it will release the official videogame simulation of the football World Cup set to take place in June in South Africa. Officially titled 2010 FIFA World Cup, the football game will arrive on the Xbox 360 from For more info click here

Football fans rejoice, you can lead your team to World Cup glory months before this summer’s tournament takes place as EA Sports announced the launch of the officially licensed 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa game. Walking out on the PS3 , Xbox 360 For more info click here

(AP) — JOHANNESBURG – Football officials say one-third of World Cup tickets remain unsold less than five months before the tournament begins. FIFA said in a Wednesday statement that South Africans and Americans led the 1.2 million ticket bids in For more info click here

Zurich – South Africans are confident and feel immense pride in staging the football World Cup later this year, the ruling body FIFA said on Wednesday in a statement, citing a survey. The Sport and Markt company conducted the survey immediately after For more info click here

African teams set to struggle at FIFA World Cup finals, Andy Harper says – Fox Sports (WorldCup Update)

African teams set to struggle at FIFA World Cup finals, Andy Harper says – Fox Sports

Times Online

African teams set to struggle at FIFA World Cup finals, Andy Harper says Fox Sports … give Australia and Socceroos fans real cause for optimism ahead of 2010 FIFA World Cup south Africa, says Fox Sports football commentator Andy Harper. … Sport RumourNEXT Egypt strike late to down StarsFifa.com Ghana miss Nations Cup gloryPeace fm Online Joy Online -BBC News -Times Online all 1,948 news articles »

Boyz tackle Canada – Jamaica Observer

Jamaica Gleaner

Boyz tackle Canada Jamaica Observer The 19th edition of the FIFA World Cup Finals will take place in South Africa this summer, but neither Jamaica nor Canada will be present, as both teams … Digicel committed to Reggae BoyzJamaica Gleaner Measuring the success of Jamaica's footballJamaica Observer A challenge to the Jamaica Football FederationJamaica Observer all 15 news articles »

Money for kicks – Business Standard

Telegraph.co.uk

Money for kicks Business Standard In five months' time, the 2010 FIFA World Cup gets underway in South Africa. Football's showpiece to the world is the biggest sporting event on television … Trip trackerAnchorage Daily News EA Announces 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Football GameGame Guru (blog) 2010 FIFA World Cup Arrives on April 27Softpedia Goal.com -The Press Association -PlayStation LifeStyle (blog) all 1,162 news articles »