Archive for February 8th, 2010

2006 FIFA World Cup Preview – New University Newspaper (World Cup Groups)

The most-watched sporting event in the world, the FIFA World Cup, kicks off this Friday in Germany. Here’s a team-by-team look at the 32 nations vying for the most coveted prize on the planet. History bodes well for the Germans, as tournament hosts World Cup Football Continued

Dr Eberl’s research study on Germany’s nation branding success story during the 2006 FIFA World Cup was featured extensively by Carte Blanche, and he is currently engaged in internal branding for the 2010 FIFA World Cup (including 2010 Commentary for World Cup Football Continued

Former Croatian international striker Zlatko Kranjcar has been appointed coach of Montenegro, the national football federation confirmed Friday. Kranjcar, a former coach of the Croatian national team and Dinamo Zagreb player, takes over from Serb World Cup Football Continued

‘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 World Cup Football Continued

Mathis to miss 4-6 weeks with torn meniscus in left knee – MLS – Major League Soccer (Soccer Germany)

Mathis to miss 4-6 weeks with torn meniscus in left knee – MLS – Major League Soccer
CARSON, Calif. — The LA Galaxy announced Monday that midfielder Clint Mathis will miss the next 4-6 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. Mathis, who was re-acquired by the Galaxy last month, suffered the injury

Goooooooal! Yingli Green Energy scores FIFA World Cup 2010 official – PV Tech
Confluence Solar to build US$200 million ingot plant in Tennessee iSuppli forecasts impact of Germany’s FiT cuts in 2010 UK feed-in tariff is announced: payback begins April 1 Intel outside: Chipmaker moves to install more PV power systems

Euro 2012 Draw: Italy Meet Serbia, Germany-Turkey & Portugal-Denmark – Goal.com (World Cup Football)

The qualifying draw for Euro 2012 was made in Warsaw, Poland with Group C arguably the toughest where Italy, Serbia and Slovenia were placed together. Group A is also intriguing as Germany, Turkey and Austria were all drawn in the same pool while Read more about this World Cup article

‘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 Read more about this World Cup article

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) has targeted 10 million viewers for the 2010 Fifa World Cup tournament as more matches will be broadcast live, as compared to the previous tournament. RTM deputy director-general Datuk Norhayati Read more about this World Cup article

Portuguese winger Simao Sabrosa has had a memorable career to date. At club level, he has represented prestigious names such as Sporting and Benfica in his homeland, and Spanish giants Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, his current employers. On the Read more about this World Cup article

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Outstanding former Trinidad and Tobago player Alvin Corneal believes that Russell Latapy is not properly qualified as a coach and should not be reappointed to lead the Soca Warriors. Corneal, himself a former national Read more about this World Cup article