World Cup ‘will boost whole of Africa’ (News Interactive)
SOUTH African President Thabo Mbeki pledged overnight to ensure the first ever soccer World Cup to be staged on African soil would benefit the whole of the world’s poorest continent.
South Africa: Crime May Be Own Goal That Bedevils SA’s World Cup (AllAfrica.com)
CRIME-weary South Africans now list crime as the greatest disadvantage that hosting the 2010 Soccer World Cup will bring.
German Beer Sales Up in 2006, Thanks Partially to World Cup (Beverage World)
BERLIN: German breweries sold 1.4 percent more beer in 2006 than a year earlier, partially due to a hot summer and the soccer World Cup, according to a report Monday from the Federal Statistics Office.
South Africa: SA is 1st and only choice for 2010 World Cup - Blatter (AllAfrica.com)
FIFA President Sepp Blatter has reiterated the football world governing body’s message that South Africa is the first and only choice to host the FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup.
Germany 2006 in numbers
After 31 days and 64 games the curtain came down on the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany with Italy holding the Trophy aloft amid an outpouring of joy inside Berlin s Olympiastadion. FIFAworldcup.com rounds up the statistics from a memorable tournament…
World Cup ‘will boost whole of Africa’ (News Interactive)
SOUTH African President Thabo Mbeki pledged overnight to ensure the first ever soccer World Cup to be staged on African soil would benefit the whole of the world’s poorest continent.
No chance SA will lose World Cup - Blatter (Independent Online)
Fifa president Sepp Blatter has reiterated during the African Union summit that the World Cup will definitely come to South Africa in 2010.
South Africa: Crime May Be Own Goal That Bedevils SA’s World Cup (AllAfrica.com)
CRIME-weary South Africans now list crime as the greatest disadvantage that hosting the 2010 Soccer World Cup will bring.
German Beer Sales Up in 2006, Thanks Partially to World Cup (Beverage World)
BERLIN: German breweries sold 1.4 percent more beer in 2006 than a year earlier, partially due to a hot summer and the soccer World Cup, according to a report Monday from the Federal Statistics Office.
Germany 2006 in numbers
After 31 days and 64 games the curtain came down on the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany with Italy holding the Trophy aloft amid an outpouring of joy inside Berlin s Olympiastadion. FIFAworldcup.com rounds up the statistics from a memorable tournament…
World Cup ‘will boost whole of Africa’ (News Interactive)
SOUTH African President Thabo Mbeki pledged overnight to ensure the first ever soccer World Cup to be staged on African soil would benefit the whole of the world’s poorest continent.
Controversial Mti to head 2010 Cup security (Mail and Guardian)
Former prisons chief Linda Mti has been appointed as head of 2010 Soccer World Cup security, the Local Organising Committee confirmed on Tuesday. “He took up his post in January,” spokesperson Tumi Makgabo said.
German Beer Sales Up in 2006, Thanks Partially to World Cup (Beverage World)
BERLIN: German breweries sold 1.4 percent more beer in 2006 than a year earlier, partially due to a hot summer and the soccer World Cup, according to a report Monday from the Federal Statistics Office.
Nike May Oust Adidas as German Soccer Team Sponsor (Update2) (Bloomberg.com)
Jan. 30 (Bloomberg) — Nike Inc., taking on Adidas AG in its home market of Germany, may take over as the official uniform supplier to the country’s soccer team.
2006 World Cup striker set for Stoke City move? (fansfc.com)
The 26-year-old forward was last on the books of David Beckham’s new club, the Los Angeles Galaxy and has also played for the Metrostars, Columbus Crew and Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer.
FIFA: Taking World Cup to Africa moral obligation (China Daily)
ADDIS ABABA - Taking the World Cup to Africa was a moral obligation, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Monday looking ahead to the 2010 finals in South Africa.
Auf Wiedersehen Germany - Wamkelekele eMzansi Africa
Germany was the perfect host for the 2006 FIFA World Cup , offering a warm, friendly face to the entire world. Now the mantle of hosting world football’s greatest event passes to South Africa…
No chance SA will lose World Cup - Blatter (Independent Online)
Fifa president Sepp Blatter has reiterated during the African Union summit that the World Cup will definitely come to South Africa in 2010.
South Africa: Crime May Be Own Goal That Bedevils SA’s World Cup (AllAfrica.com)
CRIME-weary South Africans now list crime as the greatest disadvantage that hosting the 2010 Soccer World Cup will bring.
South Africa: SA is 1st and only choice for 2010 World Cup - Blatter (AllAfrica.com)
FIFA President Sepp Blatter has reiterated the football world governing body’s message that South Africa is the first and only choice to host the FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup.
German beer sales up in 2006, thanks partially to World Cup (Pravda)
German breweries sold 1.4 percent more beer in 2006 than a year earlier, partially due to a hot summer and the soccer World Cup , according to a report Monday from the Federal Statistics Office.
Chile Qualifies for 2007 World Cup (Ohmynews)
There were mixed feelings when the Chilean national team arrived at Santiago airport on Jan. 30. On the one hand, the players were satisfied because they had qualified for the World Cup…
Milan Signs Ronaldo From Real as His Value Plummets (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
Jan. 30 (Bloomberg) — Ronaldo, the three-time world soccer player of the year, signed an 18-month contract with AC Milan today, ending 4 1/2 years at Real Madrid in which he averaged a goal at least every other game and won one trophy.
South Africa: Crime May Be Own Goal That Bedevils SA’s World Cup (AllAfrica.com)
CRIME-weary South Africans now list crime as the greatest disadvantage that hosting the 2010 Soccer World Cup will bring.
Milan Signs Ronaldo From Real as His Value Plummets (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
Jan. 30 (Bloomberg) — Ronaldo, the three-time world soccer player of the year, signed an 18-month contract with AC Milan today, ending 4 1/2 years at Real Madrid in which he averaged a goal at least every other game and won one trophy.
2006 World Cup striker set for Stoke City move? (fansfc.com)
The 26-year-old forward was last on the books of David Beckham’s new club, the Los Angeles Galaxy and has also played for the Metrostars, Columbus Crew and Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer.
No chance SA will lose World Cup - Blatter (Independent Online)
Fifa president Sepp Blatter has reiterated during the African Union summit that the World Cup will definitely come to South Africa in 2010.
Soccer’s tale of two Ronaldos (SportingNews.com)
AP Soccer Writer LONDON — They share the same name and are famous for bamboozling defenders and sco…
German beer sales up in 2006, thanks partially to World Cup (Pravda)
German breweries sold 1.4 percent more beer in 2006 than a year earlier, partially due to a hot summer and the soccer World Cup , according to a report Monday from the Federal Statistics Office.
Milan Signs Ronaldo From Real as His Value Plummets (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
Jan. 30 (Bloomberg) — Ronaldo, the three-time world soccer player of the year, signed an 18-month contract with AC Milan today, ending 4 1/2 years at Real Madrid in which he averaged a goal at least every other game and won one trophy.