Archive for March 9th, 2010

World Cup: Ballarat bids to be training site – Ballarat Courier (Soccer Australia)

World Cup: Ballarat bids to be training site – Ballarat Courier
THE CITY of Ballarat has put up its hand to become a FIFA World Cup training site if Australia’s bid to host the event in 2018 or 2022 is successful. Ballarat Mayor Cr Judy Verlin made the bid official yesterday, signing the FIFA World Cup Training

Liaoning loan Coyne – FIFA
Perth Glory defender Chris Coyne has sealed a loan move to Liaoning Hongyun in a bid to secure a place in Australia’s FIFA World Cup™ squad. With Perth’s season over as they have not reached the A-League play-offs, the 31-year-old – who has seven

UK Govt. asks football clubs to curb spending for 2018 World Cup bid – The Gaea Times
LONDON – Amid concerns that British football clubs’ high-spending ways will cost England the chance to stage the World Cup in 2018, the British Government has told them to put their finances in order. Culture and Sport Secretary Ben Bradshaw has

World Cup briefs – NEXT
Domenech has defended his France side after they slumped to another disappointing result last night, losing 2-0 at home to Spain. First-half goals from David Villa and Sergio Ramos settled the match in Paris as Spain secured their 42nd win in the

FIFA World Cup 2010 Jerseys – Bleacherreport.com
There is very little time left in the FIFA World Cup, an event said to be the most watched sporting event in whole of the universe. So its time to back your team up, time to dawn the colors of the nation you support and let the world see it, it is

World Cup briefs – NEXT (World Cup Qualifying)

World Cup briefs – NEXT
Domenech has defended his France side after they slumped to another disappointing result last night, losing 2-0 at home to Spain. First-half goals from David Villa and Sergio Ramos settled the match in Paris as Spain secured their 42nd win in the

Liaoning loan Coyne – FIFA
Perth Glory defender Chris Coyne has sealed a loan move to Liaoning Hongyun in a bid to secure a place in Australia’s FIFA World Cup™ squad. With Perth’s season over as they have not reached the A-League play-offs, the 31-year-old – who has seven

UK Govt. asks football clubs to curb spending for 2018 World Cup bid – The Gaea Times
LONDON – Amid concerns that British football clubs’ high-spending ways will cost England the chance to stage the World Cup in 2018, the British Government has told them to put their finances in order. Culture and Sport Secretary Ben Bradshaw has

Germany face early test of mettle – FIFA
‘Group of death’ may be a well-worn tournament standard but it is an epithet that could apply to this section. Germany, who share the record for most FIFA World Cup™ finals with Brazil, will cast a shadow over their rivals’ preparations given their

Lesser-known stars look to make an impact at World Cup – CBC News
With the World Cup on the horizon, there will be plenty of discussion surrounding which players are likely to make an impact on the tournament. Thomas Muller only made his full debut for Germany in February, playing just over an hour in a 1-0 loss to