Soccer-Dujkovic wants to lead China to 2010 World Cup (China Daily)
China’s Olympic coach Ratomir Dujkovic wants to take over the country’s senior squad after next year’s Beijing Games, according to local media.
Brazil, the only candidate, presents its 2014 World Cup bid to FIFA (San Diego Union-Tribune)
ZURICH, Switzerland Brazil is not assured of hosting the 2014 World Cup even though it is the only bidder for the soccer showcase. FIFA president Sepp Blatter said there is still work to do and reminded the delegation that a deal was far from closed.
The Goal: Play Good Soccer First One Lowell World Cup raising money for immigrant organization (Lowell Sun)
LOWELL — When 29-year-old Quincy resident Chris Njogu heard about the first ONE Lowell World Cup soccer tournament, he jumped at the chance to enter the event.
Europe not a lock to host 2018 World Cup (Long Beach Press-Telegram)
Soccer: FIFA president may consider U.S. for international event. JAKARTA, Indonesia - Not so fast, Europe. The president of soccer’s world governing body thinks Asia or North and Central America - including possibly the United States - could put on just as good a World Cup in 2018.
South Africans optimistic for 2010 (iafrica.com)
About 70 percent of South Africans believe the country will be ready to host the 2010 Soccer World Cup, a survey by African Response has found.
PartyBets.com backs Homeless World Cup (Casino City Times)
GIBRALTAR — (PRESS RELEASE) — PartyBets.com has announced that they will be taking bets on teams participating in the Homeless World Cup football tournament and will donate all proceeds of this market to the Homeless World Cup organisation.
U.S. women whip Japan in tune-up They put together a tidy 4-1 exhibition victory in preparation for the World Cup. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Shannon Boxx and Kristine Lilly scored, and the U.S. women’s soccer team used its size and experience to coast to a 4-1 victory over Japan at San Jose State last night in a World Cup tune-up.
SOCCER: Sketchy on details, Brazil offers bid for 2014 World Cup (International Herald Tribune)
Brazil’s soccer association, CBF, formally submitted its plans for staging the 2014 World Cup on Tuesday, but kept the details close to its chest.
South Africans optimistic for 2010 (iafrica.com)
About 70 percent of South Africans believe the country will be ready to host the 2010 Soccer World Cup, a survey by African Response has found.
Beckenbauer for England 2018 World Cup bid (Daily Telegraph)
Franz Beckenbauer has given a major boost to England’s hopes of hosting the 2018 World Cup by insisting there is “only one serious candidate”.
2010: Optimism grows (News 24 South Africa)
About 70% of South Africans believe the country will be ready to host the 2010 Soccer World Cup, a survey has found.
U.S. women’s soccer team beats Japan 4-1 in pre women’s World Cup tuneup (Slam! Sports)
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Shannon Boxx and Kristine Lilly scored as the U.S. women’s soccer team used its size and experience to coast to a 4-1 victory over Japan at San Jose State University’s Spartan Stadium on Saturday night in a World Cup tuneup.
SOCCER: U.S. women beat Japan in World Cup tuneup (Tacoma News Tribune)
Shannon Boxx and Kristine Lilly scored, and the U.S. women s soccer team used its size and experience to coast to a 4-1 victory over Japan on Saturday in a World Cup tuneup in San Jose, Calif.
Soccer-Dujkovic wants to lead China to 2010 World Cup (China Daily)
China’s Olympic coach Ratomir Dujkovic wants to take over the country’s senior squad after next year’s Beijing Games, according to local media.
The Goal: Play Good Soccer First One Lowell World Cup raising money for immigrant organization (Lowell Sun)
LOWELL — When 29-year-old Quincy resident Chris Njogu heard about the first ONE Lowell World Cup soccer tournament, he jumped at the chance to enter the event.
Winthrop soccer ranked 30th in preseason poll (The Herald)
The Winthrop men’s soccer team, still collecting the rewards of the solid 2006 season, is ranked 30th in the nation in the College Soccer News Preseason top 30 national poll.
Brazil, the only candidate, presents its 2014 World Cup bid to FIFA (San Diego Union-Tribune)
ZURICH, Switzerland With little pomp and fanfare, lone candidate Brazil submitted its bid Tuesday to host the 2014 World Cup. The Brazil delegation showcased its plans in a 30-minute presentation before handing over a 900-page bid document to FIFA president Sepp Blatter.
Brazil, the only candidate, presents its 2014 World Cup bid to FIFA (San Diego Union-Tribune)
ZURICH, Switzerland With little pomp and fanfare, lone candidate Brazil submitted its bid Tuesday to host the 2014 World Cup. The Brazil delegation showcased its plans in a 30-minute presentation before handing over a 900-page bid document to FIFA president Sepp Blatter.
Eric Cantona visits 5th Homeless World Cup (China Daily)
Former French soccer star Eric Cantona juggles the ball while on a visit to the 5th Homeless World Cup Soccer tournament in Copenhagen July 31, 2007. Cantona demonstrated his skills and gave advice and autographs to the players. Players from 48 nations participate in the tournament.
SA optimistic over Cup readiness, survey shows (Mail and Guardian)
About 70% of South Africans believe the country will be ready to host the 2010 Soccer World Cup, a survey by African Response has found. Jo’burgers were slightly more optimistic, with 76% of them believing that the country would be ready. Only 60% of Capetonians agreed.
The Goal: Play Good Soccer First One Lowell World Cup raising money for immigrant organization (Lowell Sun)
LOWELL — When 29-year-old Quincy resident Chris Njogu heard about the first ONE Lowell World Cup soccer tournament, he jumped at the chance to enter the event.
2010: Optimism grows (News 24 South Africa)
About 70% of South Africans believe the country will be ready to host the 2010 Soccer World Cup, a survey has found.
Brazil gives little away at 2014 World Cup bid handover (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport)
The Brazilian football association (CBF) formally submitted its plans for staging the 2014 World Cup on Tuesday but kept the details close to its chest.
The Goal: Play Good Soccer First One Lowell World Cup raising money for immigrant organization (Lowell Sun)
LOWELL — When 29-year-old Quincy resident Chris Njogu heard about the first ONE Lowell World Cup soccer tournament, he jumped at the chance to enter the event.
SOCCER: U.S. women beat Japan in World Cup tuneup (Tacoma News Tribune)
Shannon Boxx and Kristine Lilly scored, and the U.S. women s soccer team used its size and experience to coast to a 4-1 victory over Japan on Saturday in a World Cup tuneup in San Jose, Calif.
South Africans optimistic for 2010 (iafrica.com)
About 70 percent of South Africans believe the country will be ready to host the 2010 Soccer World Cup, a survey by African Response has found.