Archive for January 30th, 2010

ESPN and ABC expand World Cup coverage – Salon (World Cup Qualifying)

ESPN and ABC expand World Cup coverage – Salon
South African President Jacob Zuma, right, poses with the FIFA World Cup 2010 mascot Palaquinha at the World Economic Forum meeting at Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday Jan. 27, 2010. Financial reforms, climate talks and Haiti’s reconstruction are set to

Korea Republic President pays courtesy visit – FIFA (World Cup Groups)

Korea Republic President pays courtesy visit – FIFA
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

Europe likely to host 2018 FIFA World Cup – NDTV
History has shown that at the European Championships of 2000 (Belgium-Netherlands) and 2008 (Austria-Switzerland) that joint-organization can be a great success,” Blatter told Spanish media after meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis

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

Zuma: World Cup good for business – FIFA
South African President Jacob Zuma has used the gathering of the 2010 World Economic Forum in Switzerland to highlight South Africa’s 2010 FIFA World Cup readiness. President Zuma told delegates that the tournament offered an opportunity for the