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.