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Brazil WCup workers threaten nationwide strike SI.com FIFA has said World Cup preparations are behind schedule,and stadium construction has been one of the main concerns. The strike would likely create even more delays at several venues, especially the ones to be used for the Confederations Cup next year. Court demands end of strike by Brazil 2014 World Cup stadium workersinsideworldfootball (blog) all 698 news articles »

American is coach, protester in Egypt – CNN

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American is coach, protester in Egypt CNN Though it's a longtime African soccer powerhouse, Egypt hasn't played in the finals of the ultimate soccer crown, the World Cup, since 1990. The huge crowd of demonstrators that Bradley joined in Sphinx Square formed shortly after Prime Minister Kamal … An American Caught in the Middle of Egypt's ChaosNew York Times Soccer Capsules: Bradley committed to Egypt job despite turmoilBrownsville Herald all 51 news articles »

Business leaders back late Fifa bid – Stuff.co.nz

Business leaders back late Fifa bid Stuff.co.nz Do you think Hamilton City Council should reconsider and support a bid to host games at the Fifa Under 20 Football World Cup? Waikato business leaders have fronted at a Hamilton City Council meeting with promises of cash support after being challenged … and more »

US World Cup Defender Harry Keough Passes Away at Age 84 – US Soccer.com

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US World Cup Defender Harry Keough Passes Away at Age 84 US Soccer.com “Harry was a true pioneer, representing the finest of a generation of men and women who built the foundations for soccer in the United States on which we stand today. While his participation on the US team that beat England in the 1950 FIFA World Cup … US World Cup hero Harry Keough passes awayNew York Post (blog) Player from 1950 US World Cup team dead at 84USA TODAY USA 1950 hero Keough diesFifa.com SportingNews.com all 71 news articles »

Will 2014 World Cup Take Football from Brazil’s Masses? – Inter Press Service

Will 2014 World Cup Take Football from Brazil's Masses? Inter Press Service By Fabiola Ortiz RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb 6, 2012 (IPS) – The lack of transparency in the preparations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil is raising concerns over the social implications of hosting the football championship and fears that the country's … and more »

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Cup of Nations a family affair GhanaWeb Footballing brothers have long been a feature in international football, and in 1930, when 13 countries assembled in Uruguay to contest the first-ever FIFA World Cup™, three of the teams had brothers, with Mexico claiming a pair of sets on their own. Offside in Africa: The 2012 Africa Cup of NationsTNT Magazine all 7 news articles »

CONMEBOL Moves to Protect Autonomy of Football Associations – World Football Insider

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CONMEBOL Moves to Protect Autonomy of Football Associations World Football Insider FIFA president Sepp Blatter spoke briefly at the meeting to praise the work of the confederation led by Nicolas Leoz and to highlight the region's footballing success stories, including its nine World Cup titles and Argentine Lionel Messi's third … Blatter, guest of honour in South AmericaFifa.com all 3 news articles »

American is coach, protester in Egypt – CNN

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American is coach, protester in Egypt CNN Though it's a longtime African soccer powerhouse, Egypt hasn't played in the finals of the ultimate soccer crown, the World Cup, since 1990. The huge crowd of demonstrators that Bradley joined in Sphinx Square formed shortly after Prime Minister Kamal … An American Caught in the Middle of Egypt's ChaosNew York Times Soccer Capsules: Bradley committed to Egypt job despite turmoilBrownsville Herald all 51 news articles »

Business leaders back late Fifa bid – Stuff.co.nz

Business leaders back late Fifa bid Stuff.co.nz Do you think Hamilton City Council should reconsider and support a bid to host games at the Fifa Under 20 Football World Cup? Waikato business leaders have fronted at a Hamilton City Council meeting with promises of cash support after being challenged … and more »

US World Cup Defender Harry Keough Passes Away at Age 84 – US Soccer.com

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US World Cup Defender Harry Keough Passes Away at Age 84 US Soccer.com “Harry was a true pioneer, representing the finest of a generation of men and women who built the foundations for soccer in the United States on which we stand today. While his participation on the US team that beat England in the 1950 FIFA World Cup … US World Cup hero Harry Keough passes awayNew York Post (blog) Player from 1950 US World Cup team dead at 84USA TODAY USA 1950 hero Keough diesFifa.com SportingNews.com all 71 news articles »

FIFA World Cup: Brazil Must Sell Beer At Matches
The general secretary of FIFA, Jerome Valcke, even insisted that the right to sell beer at football marches should be incorporated as “World Cup law.” He is currently in Brazil to urge lawmakers to rescind the ban. Valcke told reporters in

Republic of Ireland announce new agreement with Giovanni Trapattoni will run until 2014 World Cup
The Football Association of Ireland has announced that it has agreed a new contract with manager Giovanni Trapattoni and his assistant Marco Tardelli, which will run from July 2012 until the 2014 Fifa World Cup. Announcing the new contract, Chief Executive

Brazil Airport Auction to Test Investment Climate as World Cup Draws Near
With many of the country’s aging airports operating at full capacity, officials at soccer’s governing said by phone. “The World Cup increased the pressure.” Jerome Valcke, secretary-general of FIFA, has warned that Brazil needs

Soccer-Brazil’s World Cup preparations hit by more strikes
The participation of Salvador and Recife in the Confederations Cup is subject to approval by world soccer governing body FIFA and Brazil’s local organising committee. The decision is scheduled to fall in June. Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro

U.S. World Cup hero Harry Keough passes away
Former U.S. Men’s National Team defender Harry Keough _ one of the key players on the U.S. squad that upset England during the 1950 FIFA World Cup, still considered arguably the greatest upset in soccer history _ passed away today at the age of 84 at his

Stadium workers for 2014 World Cup threaten strike action
FIFA has said World Cup preparations are already behind schedule and stadium construction has been one of the main concerns. The strike would likely create even more delays at several venues, especially the ones which need to have stadiums ready for the

Brazil World Cup workers threaten nationwide strike
FIFA has said World Cup preparations are behind schedule,and stadium construction has been one of the main concerns. The strike would likely create even more delays at several venues, especially the ones to be used for the Confederations Cup next year.

Toronto lawyer named to FIFA panel on bribery allegations
Toronto lawyer James Klotz, an expert with an international reputation on combatting bribery, has been named to a panel set up to recommend fixes for soccer’s scandal-plagued global governing body, FIFA awarding of the World Cup – the world

Stadium workers for 2014 World Cup threaten strike action
FIFA has said World Cup preparations are already behind schedule and stadium construction has been one of the main concerns. The strike would likely create even more delays at several venues, especially the ones which need to have stadiums ready for the