Archive for March 3rd, 2010

Hamsik named player of the year – FIFA (World Cup Groups)

Hamsik named player of the year – FIFA
Marek Hamsik’s role in captaining Slovakia to their first ever FIFA World Cup™ finals this year in South Africa won him the 2009 player of the year award on Monday. The 22-year-old midfielder – who plays for Serie A highflyers Napoli – edged out

FIFA announces list of 32 World Cup teams – Examiner (FIFA World Cup)

FIFA announces list of 32 World Cup teams – Examiner
FIFA has released a list of base camps for the 32 teams participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Host Bafana Bafana will be based at the Southern Sun Grayston Hotel in Sandton and train at Sandown High School, north of Johannesburg. Bafana have two

New Zealand – Mexico: Know Your Rivals – Experts Consider World Cup – goal.com
Mexico have been chosen with New Zealand’s match with Paraguay very much in mind. The All Whites have struggled with opponents that possess flair and an attacking mindset and so Mexico represent those qualities in abundance. The match won’t be easy

Cabanas recovery ‘could take years’ – FIFA
Cabanas is one of Paraguay’s top players and was part of their FIFA World Cup™ squad in Germany four years ago. The 29-year-old is a prolific goalscorer and was expected to lead Paraguay’s attack in South Africa this summer. Sunderland manager

Hamsik named player of the year – FIFA (FIFA World Cup)

Hamsik named player of the year – FIFA
Marek Hamsik’s role in captaining Slovakia to their first ever FIFA World Cup™ finals this year in South Africa won him the 2009 player of the year award on Monday. The 22-year-old midfielder – who plays for Serie A highflyers Napoli – edged out

More World Cup 2010 News – ESPN.com
Chile have called off friendlies against Costa Rica and North Korea next week in the wake of the massive earthquake which hit the country in the early hours of Saturday. Stoke’s Shawcross called up to England squad (Feb 27, 2010 20:47 UK) Stoke

Football Federations Around The Globe – A Look At The World Of – Soccerlens (World Cup Qualifying)

The world of football is made up of 6 main football federations; UEFA, CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, AFC, CAF & OFC. These governing bodies look after different areas of world football, roughly along the lines of the geographical continents of the world. Each More FIFA World Cup News

World Cup veterans Rafael Marquez and Cuauhtemoc Blanco will lead Mexico against New Zealand tonight in a friendly international that will serve as a important 2010 FIFA World Cup™ preparation for both. For Mexico the match is the second in a More FIFA World Cup News

captained Argentina in 1986 when they won the World Cup for the last time, has endured a torrid time as coach, suffering World Cup qualifying defeats in Bolivia, Ecuador and Paraguay and at home to Brazil. At one point, it was feared his team More FIFA World Cup News