Archive for February 5th, 2010

Saudi ref Ghamdi off to World Cup – Saudi Gazette (World Cup Groups)

Saudi ref Ghamdi off to World Cup – Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH – Saudi Arabia’s Khalil Ibrahim Jalal Al-Ghamdi was named Friday among the 30 referees for the World Cup Finals in South Africa in June. FIFA has appointed 30 referees representing 28 countries for the 2010 Soccer World Cup. Al-Ghamdi will

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 will choose World Cup officials on Friday – ESPN Soccernet
The referees and linesmen to officiate at the upcoming World Cup will be chosen by FIFA on Friday at the end of a selection process lasting more than two years. A total of 37 referees and 74 linesmen are left on a shortlist that has been whittled

Soccer: NZ refs named for World Cup – New Zealand Herald
Hamilton’s Peter O’Leary and Auckland’s Mike Hester have been named among 30 referees for the FIFA World Cup in South Africa in June. They join New Zealand assistant referees Brent Best and Jan Hintz. O’Leary says it is “a dream come true

WEBB’S OFF TO WORLD CUP – Sporting Life
Howard Webb has been included in the list of 30 referees for the World Cup in South Africa this year, FIFA have confirmed. The 38-year-old from Rotherham, who will be assisted by Darren Cann and Michael Mullarkey, has been chosen from an initial list

Soccer: NZ refs named for World Cup – New Zealand Herald (FIFA Soccer News)

Hamilton’s Peter O’Leary and Auckland’s Mike Hester have been named among 30 referees for the FIFA World Cup in South Africa in June. They join New Zealand assistant referees Brent Best and Jan Hintz. O’Leary says it is “a dream come true Click here to learn more

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

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 World Cup Soccer Continued

Yingli Green Energy Announces Global Sponsorship of 2010 FIFA World – Forbes (WorldCup Update)

BEIJING, and ZURICH, Switzerland, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ — Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) (“Yingli Green Energy” or the “Company”), who holds the brand Yingli Solar, is a leading solar energy company and one of World Cup Soccer Continued

Spain tops world football rankings; Egypt 10th – OregonLive.com (WorldCup Update)

(AP) — ZURICH – Spain kept the top spot in FIFA’s world rankings released Wednesday, and Africa Cup of Nations winner Egypt surged into the top 10. The United States was unchanged at No. 14, leading the CONCACAF nations. Mexico followed at 17 More FIFA World Cup News

BEIJING, and ZURICH, Switzerland, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ — Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) (“Yingli Green Energy” or the “Company”), who holds the brand Yingli Solar, is a leading solar energy company and one of More FIFA World Cup News

China’s Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Ltd. announced Wednesday that the company would be the global sponsor of the 2010 International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) World Cup held in South Africa. Yingli, a solar energy company More FIFA World Cup News

the company today announced that it had become the first renewable energy company to sponsor the FIFA World Cup™. This year’s tournament will be held in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July, 2010. Yingli Green Energy is also the first More FIFA World Cup 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 More FIFA World Cup News

Disgraced England captain Terry admired Tiger Woods – Gaea Times (blog) (World Cup Qualifying)

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Disgraced England captain Terry admired Tiger Woods Gaea Times (blog) August 12th, 2009 LONDON – England and Chelsea FC captain John Terry has said the national team is good enough to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup. … Sportsmail comment: So can you really trust your captain John Terry now, Fabio?Daily Mail The John Terry Chronicles: Chelsea, Tiger Woods, Fabio Capello & DubaiBleacher Report Should John Terry keep his post as England captain? Give your voteFox Sports Daily Mail all 1,681 news articles »

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NZ referees will find out world cup places tonight Radio New Zealand Two New Zealand football referees will find out tonight if they'll get to control a game at this year's FIFA World Cup in South Africa. … Crunch time for top refereesFifa.com SOUTH AFRICA: Union unhappy at World Cup kit importsjust-style.com Ref's world cup dreamAuckland stuff.co.nz BBC News -New York Times -Sportstar all 322 news articles »

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Disgraced England captain Terry admired Tiger Woods – Gaea Times (blog) (World Cup Group)

Telegraph.co.uk

Disgraced England captain Terry admired Tiger Woods Gaea Times (blog) August 12th, 2009 LONDON – England and Chelsea FC captain John Terry has said the national team is good enough to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup. … Sportsmail comment: So can you really trust your captain John Terry now, Fabio?Daily Mail The John Terry Chronicles: Chelsea, Tiger Woods, Fabio Capello & DubaiBleacher Report The case for captain Rooneyunitedrant.co.uk Fox Sports -Daily Mail all 1,709 news articles »

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FIFA denies R and B star Akon’s official role in World Cup – The Gaea Times (FIFA Football News)

2009 more images more imagesLONDON – The 2010 football World Cup in South Africa will become the first world cup to be filmed by three dimensional camera, FIFA has said. Up to 25 of the games will be filmed 3D. Beckham integral part of 2018 World Cup Soccer Continued

LONDON – England has unveiled British Telecom as its first main sponsor backing the bid to host the World Cup in 2018 or ‘22. BT will provide financial and marketing support as well as providing communications details for the final bid submission to World Cup Soccer Continued

PR Log (Press Release) – Feb 05, 2010 – The glorious event of football world cup is being eagerly awaited by the whole world! Football enthusiasts from all over the world are looking forward for this grand event. Bob Bradley, the USA Coach has World Cup Soccer Continued

JOHANNESBURG, Feb 4 (Reuters) – The referees and linesmen to officiate at the upcoming World Cup will be chosen by FIFA on Friday at the end of a selection process lasting more than two years. A total of 37 referees and 74 linesmen are left on a World Cup Soccer Continued

Roger Milla burst onto the big stage at the grand old age of 38 when he scored four never-to-be-forgotten goals for Cameroon at the 1990 FIFA World Cup Finals in Italy. Capturing headlines all over the globe for his impressive displays en route to a World Cup Soccer Continued

FIFA denies R and B star Akon’s official role in World Cup – The Gaea Times (FIFA Football News)

2009 more images more imagesLONDON – The 2010 football World Cup in South Africa will become the first world cup to be filmed by three dimensional camera, FIFA has said. Up to 25 of the games will be filmed 3D. Beckham integral part of 2018 World Cup Soccer Continued

JOHANNESBURG, Feb 4 (Reuters) – The referees and linesmen to officiate at the upcoming World Cup will be chosen by FIFA on Friday at the end of a selection process lasting more than two years. A total of 37 referees and 74 linesmen are left on a World Cup Soccer Continued