England fearful after Rooney injury
England striker Wayne Rooney faces a race to be fit for the FIFA World Cup finals after breaking a metatarsal bone in his right foot…
Red Devils ready for Germany
They brought noise, colour and a carnival atmosphere to the 2002 FIFA World Cup and now Korea Republic’s Red Devils supporters’ club are back and on the road to Germany…
Koller could be healthy for World Cup; Totti makes return to Roma (USA Today)
Jan Koller, sidelined since September with a knee injury, could be ready to play in the Czech Republic’s World Cup opener against the United States on June 12. Also, Italian playmaker Francesco Totti returned to competitive soccer in an exhibition game with AS Roma’s junior team Thursday, two months after breaking his left leg.
Soccer: Injured Rooney faces World Cup heartbreaker (Channel NewsAsia)
LONDON : Wayne Rooney’s World Cup dream suffered a potentially shattering blow when Manchester United confirmed the striker will be out of action for six weeks after breaking his foot in the Premiership clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Sega & Adidas Team Up For World Cup Lovin’ (Kotaku)
Adidas Japan has partnered with Sega for special UFO catchers that will be rolled out this Sunday. These claw vending machines will offer World Cup fans the chance to win little soccer balls and…
250 in World Cup shame league (Manchester Online)
NEARLY 250 soccer hooligans in Greater Manchester are banned from travelling to World Cup matches - one of the highest totals in the country.
Crazy Frog to Return to Plug World Cup (About.com)
Decked out in soccer kit, Crazy Frog is gearing up for a grand return as part of the festivities surrounding the World Cup Germany 2006. He will release his…
Sega & Adidas Team Up For World Cup Lovin’ (Kotaku)
Adidas Japan has partnered with Sega for special UFO catchers that will be rolled out this Sunday. These claw vending machines will offer World Cup fans the chance to win little soccer balls and…
Oldest soccer ball to visit World Cup (UPI)
STIRLING, Scotland, April 26 (UPI) — The oldest known soccer ball in the world will leave its museum home in Scotland to be part of a display on the game’s history at the World Cup in Germany.
World Cup global tour ends in Saudi shopping mall (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
The World Cup trophy ended its first global tour on Saturday with a public display in a Saudi Arabian shopping mall ahead of this year’s finals in Germany.
South Africa: World Cup Frenzy Sparks Trademark Rush (AllAfrica.com)
TRADEMARK registration in SA has soared as foreign and local companies rush to secure the rights to names and ideas that could be associated with the 2010 Soccer World Cup, the trade and industry department says.
Puma Says Net Unexpectedly Rose, Boosts Forecasts on World Cup (Bloomberg.com)
April 28 (Bloomberg) — Puma AG, Europe’s second-largest sporting-goods maker, said first-quarter profit unexpectedly rose and increased its annual forecasts for the second time in as many months ahead of this year’s World Cup soccer tournament.
Dempsey Hopes for World Cup Spot (ABC News)
Soccer Star Who Chipped Teammate’s Tooth, Clint Dempsey, Hopes for World Cup Spot
Koller could be healthy for World Cup; Totti makes return to Roma (USA Today)
Jan Koller, sidelined since September with a knee injury, could be ready to play in the Czech Republic’s World Cup opener against the United States on June 12. Also, Italian playmaker Francesco Totti returned to competitive soccer in an exhibition game with AS Roma’s junior team Thursday, two months after breaking his left leg.
World Cup spurs bond sale (The Arizona Republic)
The World Cup is six weeks away, and corporate bond investors are preparing for a stampede of new sales before tuning out the bond market and turning to the soccer championship.
World Cup Soccer and World Class Travel — Virgin Vacations Brings the Two Together (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) April 26, 2006 — World Cup soccer is one of the most anticipated sporting events in the world.
250 in World Cup shame league (Manchester Online)
NEARLY 250 soccer hooligans in Greater Manchester are banned from travelling to World Cup matches - one of the highest totals in the country.
Xavi returns to Barca squad after injury
Spain midfielder Xavi returned to the Barcelona squad on Friday, five months after suffering a serious knee injury…
World Cup global tour ends in Saudi shopping mall (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
The World Cup trophy ended its first global tour on Saturday with a public display in a Saudi Arabian shopping mall ahead of this year’s finals in Germany.
Puma Says Net Unexpectedly Rose, Boosts Forecasts on World Cup (Bloomberg.com)
April 28 (Bloomberg) — Puma AG, Europe’s second-largest sporting-goods maker, said first-quarter profit unexpectedly rose and increased its annual forecasts for the second time in as many months ahead of this year’s World Cup soccer tournament.