Archive for January, 2010

FIFA wants Europe to host 2018 World Cup – CBC News (Netherlands Football News)

Following conversations with UEFA president Michel Platini, FIFA president Sepp Blatter says only a European candidate will be evaluated for the 2018 World Cup. (Getty Images) A deal for Europe to host the 2018 World Cup is being negotiated, FIFA Read more about this World Cup article

The FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter received a delegation from Korea Republic led by the President of Korea Republic, His Excellency Lee Myung-Bak, at FIFA headquarters on Wednesday 27 January. The courtesy visit also served as an opportunity to Read more about this World Cup article

Twente failed to close the gap on leaders PSV Eindhoven as they could only play out a stalemate at Groningen. PSV established a three-point lead by beating NEC Nijmegen on Friday, meaning Twente needed to win today to move back level with them. But Read more about this World Cup article

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The two-time defending Supporters’ Shield winning Columbus Crew opened its 2010 MLS preseason on Tuesday at the SuperKick/TeamZone indoor facility in Lewis Center (409 Orangepoint Drive). Four of the Crew’s five recent MLS SuperDraft Read more about this World Cup article

Some may be more valid than others, but few can be more enduring than the idea that experience is needed to win trophies, particularly the FIFA World Cup™. It was That’s normal, but the match against the United States in March will come at Read more about this World Cup article

U.S. falls to Honduras in friendly Soccer – KSTP (World Cup Soccer)

First-half goals by Carlos Pavon and Jerry Palacios and a 53rd minute tally by Roger Espinoza – who converted a Palacios feed – did the damage for Honduras, which will join the U.S. in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa this summer. Honduras Click here to learn more

Twente failed to close the gap on leaders PSV Eindhoven as they could only play out a stalemate at Groningen. PSV established a three-point lead by beating NEC Nijmegen on Friday, meaning Twente needed to win today to move back level with them. But Click here to learn more

Ooijer: Dutch attitude is crucial – FIFA (World Cup Football)

Ooijer: Dutch attitude is crucial – FIFA
Bart van Marwijk has been involved in football for far too long not to have heard all the old sayings. Some may be more valid than others, but few can be more enduring than the idea that experience is needed to win trophies, particularly the FIFA

Korea Republic President pays courtesy visit – FIFA
Australia, Belgium and the Netherlands, England, Japan, Russia, Spain and Portugal, and the United States have all joined the bidding process to host either the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cup, while Korea Republic, Indonesia and Qatar have proposed bids

FIFA wants Europe to host 2018 World Cup – CBC News
Following conversations with UEFA president Michel Platini, FIFA president Sepp Blatter says only a European candidate will be evaluated for the 2018 World Cup. (Getty Images) A deal for Europe to host the 2018 World Cup is being negotiated, FIFA

U.S. falls to Honduras in friendly Soccer – KSTP
First-half goals by Carlos Pavon and Jerry Palacios and a 53rd minute tally by Roger Espinoza – who converted a Palacios feed – did the damage for Honduras, which will join the U.S. in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa this summer. Honduras

Europe likely to host 2018 FIFA World Cup – NDTV
FIFA president Sepp Blatter says a deal for Europe to host the 2018 World Cup is being negotiated. England, Russia and joint bids from Spain and Portugal, and Belgium-Netherlands are currently competing to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup. “From what

Ooijer: Dutch attitude is crucial – FIFA (Football Netherlands)

Bart van Marwijk has been involved in football for far too long not to have heard all the old sayings. Some may be more valid than others, but few can be more enduring than the idea that experience is needed to win trophies, particularly the FIFA More FIFA World Cup News

The United States men’s national soccer team opened it’s 2010 schedule – without most of its top talent – with a 3-1 loss to CONCACAF rival Honduras in a friendly at The Home Depot Center on Saturday night. First-half goals by Carlos Pavon and Jerry More FIFA World Cup News

Following conversations with UEFA president Michel Platini, FIFA president Sepp Blatter says only a European candidate will be evaluated for the 2018 World Cup. (Getty Images) A deal for Europe to host the 2018 World Cup is being negotiated, FIFA More FIFA World Cup News

FIFA president Sepp Blatter says a deal for Europe to host the 2018 World Cup is being negotiated. England, Russia and joint bids from Spain and Portugal, and Belgium-Netherlands are currently competing to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup. “From what More FIFA World Cup News

Twente failed to close the gap on leaders PSV Eindhoven as they could only play out a stalemate at Groningen. PSV established a three-point lead by beating NEC Nijmegen on Friday, meaning Twente needed to win today to move back level with them. But More FIFA World Cup News

U.S. falls to Honduras in friendly – Tri-City Herald (FIFA World Cup)

The United States men’s national soccer team opened it’s 2010 schedule – without most of its top talent – with a 3-1 loss to CONCACAF rival Honduras in a friendly at The Home Depot Center on Saturday night. First-half goals by Carlos Pavon and Jerry World Cup Soccer Continued

Twente fail to close gap – FIFA (World Cup Football)

Twente failed to close the gap on leaders PSV Eindhoven as they could only play out a stalemate at Groningen. PSV established a three-point lead by beating NEC Nijmegen on Friday, meaning Twente needed to win today to move back level with them. But World Cup Soccer Continued

Following conversations with UEFA president Michel Platini, FIFA president Sepp Blatter says only a European candidate will be evaluated for the 2018 World Cup. (Getty Images) A deal for Europe to host the 2018 World Cup is being negotiated, FIFA World Cup Soccer Continued

U.S. Men’s National Team set to take on Honduras tomorrow night at The – Potomac Soccer Wire (Football Netherlands)

U.S. Men’s National Team set to take on Honduras tomorrow night at The – Potomac Soccer Wire
THE COUNTDOWN STARTS: With less than five months to go until the 2010 FIFA World Cup commences in South Africa, the United States Men’s National Team kicks off the year against fellow World Cup qualifiers Honduras on Jan. 23 in Carson, Calif. Kickoff

U.S. falls to Honduras in friendly Soccer – KSTP (Netherlands Football News)

U.S. falls to Honduras in friendly Soccer – KSTP
First-half goals by Carlos Pavon and Jerry Palacios and a 53rd minute tally by Roger Espinoza – who converted a Palacios feed – did the damage for Honduras, which will join the U.S. in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa this summer. Honduras

Azerbaijan buoyed by Dzhavadov advance – UEFA
Expectations are high following Vagif Dzhavadov’s switch to FC Twente, with Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan general secretary Elhan Mamedov calling it “the biggest transfer in our nation’s football history”. Spell in Russia When

Ooijer: Dutch attitude is crucial – FIFA
Bart van Marwijk has been involved in football for far too long not to have heard all the old sayings. Some may be more valid than others, but few can be more enduring than the idea that experience is needed to win trophies, particularly the FIFA

U.S. falls to Honduras in friendly – Tri-City Herald
The United States men’s national soccer team opened it’s 2010 schedule – without most of its top talent – with a 3-1 loss to CONCACAF rival Honduras in a friendly at The Home Depot Center on Saturday night. First-half goals by Carlos Pavon and Jerry

U.S. Men’s National Team set to take on Honduras tomorrow night at The – Potomac Soccer Wire
THE COUNTDOWN STARTS: With less than five months to go until the 2010 FIFA World Cup commences in South Africa, the United States Men’s National Team kicks off the year against fellow World Cup qualifiers Honduras on Jan. 23 in Carson, Calif. Kickoff

Ooijer: Dutch attitude is crucial – FIFA (Soccer News)

Bart van Marwijk has been involved in football for far too long not to have heard all the old sayings. Some may be more valid than others, but few can be more enduring than the idea that experience is needed to win trophies, particularly the FIFA More FIFA World Cup News

European soccer fans have also been slow on the uptake for tickets to 2010 FIFA World Cup games in South Africa, Beeld newspaper in Johannesburg reported on Wednesday. Last week Danny Jordaanm chairman of South Africa’s FIFA 2010 local organizing More FIFA World Cup News

before the naming of the 2010 FIFA World Cup roster. In addition to the game against Honduras, Bob Bradley’s team will face El Salvador in Tampa on Feb. 24 before traveling across the Atlantic Ocean to meet the third-ranked Netherlands on March More FIFA World Cup News

The United States men’s national soccer team opened it’s 2010 schedule – without most of its top talent – with a 3-1 loss to CONCACAF rival Honduras in a friendly at The Home Depot Center on Saturday night. First-half goals by Carlos Pavon and Jerry More FIFA World Cup News

First-half goals by Carlos Pavon and Jerry Palacios and a 53rd minute tally by Roger Espinoza – who converted a Palacios feed – did the damage for Honduras, which will join the U.S. in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa this summer. Honduras More FIFA World Cup News

Ooijer: Dutch attitude is crucial – FIFA (World Cup Football)

Ooijer: Dutch attitude is crucial – FIFA
Bart van Marwijk has been involved in football for far too long not to have heard all the old sayings. Some may be more valid than others, but few can be more enduring than the idea that experience is needed to win trophies, particularly the FIFA

Azerbaijan buoyed by Dzhavadov advance – UEFA
Expectations are high following Vagif Dzhavadov’s switch to FC Twente, with Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan general secretary Elhan Mamedov calling it “the biggest transfer in our nation’s football history”. Spell in Russia When