Archive for April, 2010

PE Airport gears up for World Cup influx – Herald South Africa (World Cup Football)

THE Port Elizabeth Airport will have to cope with a massive 260% increase in air traffic during the Fifa World Cup, including international flights jetting in directly from the UK, Greece and Portugal. An incredible 160 planes, carrying a total of Learn more

First off, Viva Portugal! The greatest stage is about to be set in South Africa this summer and it’ll hold the world’s largest tournament of athletic prowess. It’s time to wear your national colors proud and celebrate the FIFA World Cup. With Learn more

Lee Young-Pyo back for more – FIFA (Portugal World Cup Update)

Lee Young-Pyo back for more – FIFA
Naturally, it’s the play-off for third place at the 2002 FIFA World Cup. I still can’t believe that the South Korean national team made it to the semi-finals and that we knocked out such big sides as Portugal, Italy and Spain. It’s the greatest

World Cup city profile: Durban – CBC News
South Korea on June 22; Portugal vs. Brazil on June 25; one second-round match; and one semifinal match.

Review: 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa – Examiner (FIFA World Cup)

First off, Viva Portugal! The greatest stage is about to be set in South Africa this summer and it’ll hold the world’s largest tournament of athletic prowess. It’s time to wear your national colors proud and celebrate the FIFA World Cup. With Read more about this World Cup article

only five matches have been taken into account in April’s edition, which was to be expected, given that there are only 43 days to go until the start of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa second and are followed by Portugal. Read more about this World Cup article

Portugal (No. 3) and the Netherlands (No. 4) swapped places, followed by world champions Italy (No. 5), Germany (No. 6), Argentina (No. 7, up two places), England (No. 8, down one spot), Croatia (No. 9, up one spot) and France (No. 10, down two spots Read more about this World Cup article

No way France will win World Cup: Platini – IndiaTimes (Portuguese National Football Team)

They are like Argentina, Germany, Italy, Portugal, the Netherlands, who will be tough to beat.” France are drawn in Group A for the tournament with host nation South Africa, Mexico and Uruguay. They face a possible match up with Nigeria or Argentina Learn more

Flip-flops for the dedicated soccer fan – Los Angeles Times (blog) (Football News)

To kick off the 19th FIFA World Cup in South Africa this June, Havaianas – maker of the cushy, knock-around flip-flops – has created a collection of limited edition sandals. From Portugal to Cameroon, 17 soccer team’s names and colors are For more info click here

Since in the 2010 FIFA World Cup is taking place for the first time ever on African soil, it seems only fitting that we begin With Brazil and Portugal in their midst in Group G, and the favourites to secure the two spots up for grabs, Ivory Coast For more info click here

S OUTH Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a successful hosting of the FIFA World Cup, as well as creating a lasting Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Spain For more info click here

States in the race to host either the World Cup’s 21st or 22nd edition. Joint bids from Belgium-Netherlands and Spain-Portugal are also under consideration, while Qatar and South Korea have applied solely for the 2022 finals. FIFA’s bidding For more info click here

Stoke City’s Danish international goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen could miss the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ after dislocating his elbow Denmark finished top of their World Cup qualifying group, ahead of Portugal and Sweden, with just one defeat in 10 For more info click here

49 days to go – Fifa.com (Football Portugal)

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49 days to go Fifa.com Sir Bobby Charlton scored a record total of 49 goals for England in just over 100 appearances and was part of the side that won the FIFA World Cup™ in 1966 … Sir Bobby belts them in for England.The FA all 3 news articles »

World Cup Football Continued…

Casey Wasserman, founder of Wasserman Media Group – Potomac Soccer Wire (Soccer Portugal)

The United States, Australia, England, Japan and Russia have formally declared their desire to host the FIFA World Cup™ in 2018 or 2022. Netherlands-Belgium and Portugal-Spain have each submitted joint bids for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments, while Learn more

They are like Argentina, Germany, Italy, Portugal, the Netherlands, who will be tough to beat.” France are drawn in Group A for the tournament with host nation South Africa, Mexico and Uruguay. They face a possible match up with Nigeria or Argentina Learn more

To kick off the 19th FIFA World Cup in South Africa this June, Havaianas – maker of the cushy, knock-around flip-flops – has created a collection of limited edition sandals. From Portugal to Cameroon, 17 soccer team’s names and colors are Learn more

No way France will win World Cup: Platini – IndiaTimes (World Cup Qualifying)

No way France will win World Cup: Platini – IndiaTimes
They are like Argentina, Germany, Italy, Portugal, the Netherlands, who will be tough to beat.” France are drawn in Group A for the tournament with host nation South Africa, Mexico and Uruguay. They face a possible match up with Nigeria or Argentina

Nike, Adidas And The World Cup – Forbes (blog) (World Cup Soccer)

Nike, Adidas And The World Cup – Forbes (blog)
It’s no surprise that the momentum is already starting to heat up for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa Cup, Nike will sponsor nine teams including the United States, Holland, Portugal and Brazil. Still, one of the biggest challenges for

Casey Wasserman, founder of Wasserman Media Group – Potomac Soccer Wire
The United States, Australia, England, Japan and Russia have formally declared their desire to host the FIFA World Cup™ in 2018 or 2022. Netherlands-Belgium and Portugal-Spain have each submitted joint bids for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments, while

2010 FIFA World Cup Power Rankings – Top African Team – Betus.com
Since in the 2010 FIFA World Cup is taking place for the first time ever on African soil, it seems only fitting that we begin With Brazil and Portugal in their midst in Group G, and the favourites to secure the two spots up for grabs, Ivory Coast

Top 10: World Cup stars  – ONE News
But don’t expect it to be an easy ride for Drogba and ‘The Elephants’ as they have been drawn in the ‘group of death’ with Brazil, Portugal and North Korea – but as long as Drogba can keep his often fiery temper (see Chelsea v Barcelona 2008) intact

S’Africa explains free visas process for 2010 FIFA – The Guardian – Nigeria (Portuguese Football News)

S’Africa explains free visas process for 2010 FIFA – The Guardian – Nigeria
S OUTH Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a successful hosting of the FIFA World Cup, as well as creating a lasting Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Spain