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FIFA: Egypt, Libya World Cup qualifiers behind closed doors, Mali match being … Greenfield Daily Reporter Egypt-Mozambique in Alexandria on June 1 and Libya-Cameroon in Sfax, Tunisia on June 10 will be behind closed doors, the world football body told The Associated Press in a written reply to questions. FIFA said the decision was taken by local … Egypt, Libya qualifiers to be played without fansSI.com Fifa says Egypt and Libya to play behind closed doorsBBC Sport all 33 news articles »

All the world is staged – ESPN

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Australia coach slams FIFA over Oman qualifier kick-off – Chicago Tribune

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Australia coach slams FIFA over Oman qualifier kick-off Chicago Tribune (Reuters) – Australia coach Holger Osieck has slammed global soccer governing body FIFA for scheduling the Socceroos' away World Cup qualifier against Oman in the late afternoon, fearing the effects of extreme heat on his players. Australia coach Osieck slams FifaSuperSport.com Australia coach slams FIFAEurosport.com AU Aussies' anger over Oman football scheduleArabianBusiness.com Sportal.com.au all 193 news articles »

Football: Goal-line technology trial in Danish league – FIFA – Phys.Org

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Football: Goal-line technology trial in Danish league – FIFA Phys.Org One of two goal-line technology systems being tested for FIFA's rules body is to be used at two Danish league matches in the coming week, the world governing body said on Wednesday. The GoalRef system, developed by Germany's Fraunhofer IIS, … Football: Danish league to test goal-line technologyPakistan Daily Times Football edges ever closer to putting technology in playThe Daily Star all 44 news articles »

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Australia coach slams FIFA over Oman qualifier kick-off Chicago Tribune (Reuters) – Australia coach Holger Osieck has slammed global soccer governing body FIFA for scheduling the Socceroos' away World Cup qualifier against Oman in the late afternoon, fearing the effects of extreme heat on his players. Australia coach Osieck slams FifaSuperSport.com Australia coach slams FIFAEurosport.com AU Aussies' anger over Oman football scheduleArabianBusiness.com all 193 news articles »

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FIFA fret over World Cup stadiums iAfrica.com Football's world governing body FIFA believes that six of 12 Brazilian stadiums that are to host the 2014 World Cup may not be ready in time, the daily Folha de Sao Paulo reported Tuesday. The paper cited a study by a FIFA consultant on the stadium … Brazil dismisses problem with stadium constructionSI.com 'No problem with stadiums:' BrazilTaipei Times all 153 news articles »

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Yingli Solar brings panels to World Cup soccer stadium in Brazil Electric Light & Power Owned by the state government, the stadium was opened in 1950 to host the 1950 FIFA World Cup and was the world's largest stadium by capacity at the time. Currently seating 82238 spectators, the arena will be the host facility for the 2014 FIFA World … and more »

Soccer Capsules: Chandler turns down US for World Cup qualifiers – Brownsville Herald

Soccer Capsules: Chandler turns down US for World Cup qualifiers Brownsville Herald The local World Cup organizing committee said the report published by Folha on Tuesday was developed in late April by local organizers jointly with FIFA's special consultant for stadiums, who Folha named as Charles Botta. "This document is intended for … and more »

All the world is staged – ESPN

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Report: Blatter apologizes to Uzbekistan – FOXSports.com

Report: Blatter apologizes to Uzbekistan FOXSports.com FIFA President Sepp Blatter has reportedly apologized to Uzbekistan for taking away its right to host this year's Under-20 Women's World Cup. The competition was to be held in the former Soviet republic in August, but FIFA moved it to Japan after … and more »

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FIFA fret over World Cup stadiums iAfrica.com Football's world governing body FIFA believes that six of 12 Brazilian stadiums that are to host the 2014 World Cup may not be ready in time, the daily Folha de Sao Paulo reported Tuesday. The paper cited a study by a FIFA consultant on the stadium … Brazil dismisses problem with stadium constructionSI.com 'No problem with stadiums:' BrazilTaipei Times all 153 news articles »

Arsene Wenger Announced as Coach for FIFA Interactive World Cup World Football Insider Legendary football manager Arsene Wenger has today been announced as the official coach for the FIFA Interactive World Cup (FIWC) 2012. It was recently discovered in a survey carried out by FIFA that 58% of FIWC players believe that playing FIFA 12 can … and more »

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Japan 2012 Official Emblem and ambassadors unveiled Fifa.com The Official Emblem and tournament ambassadors of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Japan 2012 were announced today at the headquarters of the Japan Football Association (JFA) by Junji Ogura, President of the JFA and chairman of the Local Organising … Fifa unveils official Japan 2012 emblemInside Japan Tours all 2 news articles »

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Brazilian city calls in Vero for 2014 FIFA World Cup drive PRWeek UK As the third largest metropolitan area in Brazil, Belo Horizonte is one of the 12 host cities of the global football tournament. Flávia Rohlfs, executive co-ordinator of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil for Belo Horizonte, said: 'We want to make the most … Belo Horizonte appoints Mike Lee firm ahead of Brazil 2014insideworldfootball (blog) all 3 news articles »

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SOCCER-SABC-SAFA by Sisa Majola NECN Unlike the Fifa World Cup, where television stations negotiate directly with the world soccer body, Caf assigned Sport Five to deal with all broadcasting related rights. The SABC failed to show two 2012 Afcon qualifier matches last year after they … and more »

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Soccer: Goal-line technology almost over the line New Zealand Herald After years of debate which has moved at a glacial pace, world football chiefs are close to sanctioning goal-line technology after a string of high-profile refereeing controversies. FIFA's rules body – the International Football Association Board … and more »

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SOCCER-SABC-SAFA by Sisa Majola NECN Unlike the Fifa World Cup, where television stations negotiate directly with the world soccer body, Caf assigned Sport Five to deal with all broadcasting related rights. The SABC failed to show two 2012 Afcon qualifier matches last year after they … and more »

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Herbert includes youngsters for World Cup qualifiers TVNZ "First and foremost, we aim to reach the semi-finals of the Nations Cup to book a place in the next stage of 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying, said Herbert. "Then we look at winning the next two games to defend our Nations Cup title and qualify for the … Soccer: Young duo named in All Whites squadNew Zealand Herald Howieson, Payne get NZ callsportal.co.nz all 50 news articles »

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Check out Alaska Airlines' new 'Salmon-Thirty-Salmon II' design Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) Continuing the sports theme, Japan Airlines put 23 portraits of its national soccer team members on the side of this Boeing 747-400 ahead of the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Japan finished last in its group, with one draw and two losses. and more »

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Champions League Win May Determine Samsung's Backing of Chelsea BusinessWeek (005930) may hinge on the London soccer team's performance in the May 19 Champions League final against Bayern Munich. The South Korean electronics maker, which last quarter surpassed Nokia Oyj (NOK1V) as the world's largest mobile phone maker, … Underdogs square off in Champions LeagueVictoria Times Colonist all 1,304 news articles »

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Soccer Round-up: Aguero's Goal of Lifetime for Manchester City Caps Title Fox News CONCACAF U-17 Women's Championship Mexico earned CONCACAF's third and final berth to clinch a spot in FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup, riding four second-half goals by Luz Duarte to register a 6-0 win over Panama in Guatemala City. Recapping a dramatic Prem finaleESPN (blog) Henry Jacob: Footy fever or willow vigour?Gulf Today Race for title comes down to Man City and QPRThe Province all 7,236 news articles »

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Soccer governing bodies take run at new player development program Hamilton Spectator 75 in the world by FIFA, now would seem to be the perfect time to shake things up and find a way to produce more talented players. And that's what the Canadian Soccer Association is aiming to accomplish with its bold new Long-Term Player Development …

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Survival Sunday Offers Great Advertisement for Soccer to American Non-fans Yahoo! Sports Darke has, since the 2010 World Cup, become the Gus Johnson of soccer for American fans. He didn't disappoint on Sunday, capturing City's glory as only he could. You don't want the B or C Team calling the action when history is unfolding before your … and more »

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World Football Insider

World Cup 2014: FIFA, Brazil back in harmony SportingNews.com AP ZURICH—FIFA and Brazilian officials say they have overcome their differences and will cooperate fully to ensure the 2014 World Cup is a success. The two sides met for nearly six hours Tuesday at the headquarters of football's governing body — the … Brazilian senate approves key World Cup billSI.com Comment – FIFA Summit Fails to Disguise Brazil 2014 World Cup ProblemsWorld Football Insider Controversy as Brazil prepares for 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympicsnewjerseynewsroom.com all 172 news articles »

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Time ticking on Brazil SWC SPORT24 It was an event that went largely unreported in this country last week but was an extraordinary juncture in the run up to the next Soccer World Cup. It was an indaba of Brazil's top government ministers with FIFA in Zurich at which they set a …

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Asian Football Confederation Renews Contract with Nike World Football Insider The agreement includes all AFC national competitions, including the AFC Asian Cup – Asia's top sporting event – as well as the qualifying tournaments for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games and the AFC Club programme, which includes the …

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Football: African World Cup hopefuls change coaches AsiaOne JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Mali, Senegal and Tanzania have changed coaches just three weeks before the second phase of 2014 World Cup qualifiers kicks off in Africa. Former France star Alain Giresse has left 2012 Africa Cup of Nations bronze … African World Cup hopefuls change coachesFootball.co.uk all 10 news articles »

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Brazilian city calls in Vero for 2014 FIFA World Cup drive PRWeek UK As the third largest metropolitan area in Brazil, Belo Horizonte is one of the 12 host cities of the global football tournament. Flávia Rohlfs, executive co-ordinator of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil for Belo Horizonte, said: 'We want to make the most …

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Time ticking on Brazil SWC SPORT24 It was an event that went largely unreported in this country last week but was an extraordinary juncture in the run up to the next Soccer World Cup. It was an indaba of Brazil's top government ministers with FIFA in Zurich at which they set a …

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Abramov: We can reach Brazil Persian Football FIFA – TASHKENT, Having gone so close to booking a place at the FIFA World Cup™ on more than one occasion, Uzbekistan commence Asia's final qualifying round for Brazil 2014 next month hunting a breakthrough. Along with Iran, the landlocked Central … Brazilian senate approves key 2014 World Cup billCBC.ca Brazil tries to avoid FIFA World Cup collapseTaipei Times Brazilian senate approves key World Cup bill giving FIFA guarantees to …Washington Post Himalayan Times -BBC News all 25 news articles »

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Women's World Cup Soccer Set To Grow Again Forbes The trophy of the FIFA Women�s World Cup 2011. (Image credit: AFP/Getty Images via @daylife) The usual suspects were on hand – national, regional and local politicians were present along with members of the Canadian Soccer Association and FIFA … BC named host province for FIFA Women's World Cup 2015Voiceonline.com all 3 news articles »

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Recapping a dramatic Prem finale ESPN (blog) Soccer Power Index is ESPN's exclusive algorithm that is designed to forecast international and club soccer events. SPI uses recent results to predict tournaments, individual matches and entire league seasons. Paul Carr covered the 2010 FIFA World Cup … Race for Premier League title comes down to Man City and QPRCalgary Herald all 5,025 news articles »

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GIRLS SOCCER: Munerlyn, Hernandez lead U17 teams to World Cup Press-Enterprise (blog) The winner of that contest earned the right to join the United States and Canada at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup from Sept. 22-Oct. 13 in Azerbaijan. Hernandez scored on a rebound, one-touching the ball before beating the keeper high inside the near … Corona's Munerlyn lifts US to titleESPN (blog) US Under-17 WNT Defeats Canada 1-0 to Win 2012 CONCACAF U-17 Women's ChampionshipUS Soccer.com Gosal excited about 2015 FIFA Women's World CupVoiceonline.com Oye! Times all 15 news articles »

Wileman: Could Canada host the FIFA World Cup? – TSN

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Wileman: Could Canada host the FIFA World Cup? TSN Could Canada host the FIFA World Cup? It seems a very long shot, but as a soccer fan there's no harm in dreaming. So when FIFA President Sepp Blatter told me in Ottawa on Friday that he believes the the country is ready for such a big event, … Ottawa a host city for 2015 FIFA Women's World CupCTV.ca Soccer-FIFA frets over pace of Brazil World Cup building workChicago Tribune 2015 Women's World Cup cities chosenFOXSports.com Ottawa Citizen -World Football Insider -CANOE all 263 news articles »

PRESS DIGEST – Hong Kong – May 14 Reuters SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST — Hong Kong-based licensing agent Promotional Partners Worldwide hopes to represent FIFA to market merchandise in mainland China as the world soccer federation searches for marketing partners for the 2014 World Cup, … and more »

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Jo-Ann Barnas: Hats off to Brighton soccer player Summer Green Detroit Free Press With the win, the US earned a berth to the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. Green had an assist as the US beat Canada, 1-0, in the championship Saturday. The hat trick was Green's third of the tournament, and it helped her break the previous CONCACAF … Michiganders in the Pros: Brighton's Summer Green shatters record, carries US …MLive.com all 2 news articles »

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GIRLS SOCCER: Munerlyn, Hernandez lead U17 teams to World Cup Press-Enterprise (blog) The winner of that contest earned the right to join the United States and Canada at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup from Sept. 22-Oct. 13 in Azerbaijan. Hernandez scored on a rebound, one-touching the ball before beating the keeper high inside the near … Corona's Munerlyn lifts US to titleESPN (blog) US Under-17 WNT Defeats Canada 1-0 to Win 2012 CONCACAF U-17 Women's ChampionshipUS Soccer.com Gosal excited about 2015 FIFA Women's World CupVoiceonline.com Oye! Times all 15 news articles »

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