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Diego Maradona out as Argentina’s soccer coach after 21 erratic months on the job - Chicago Tribune

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:11:00 +0000

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Diego Maradona was removed as Argentina’s soccer coach Tuesday, his stay ending after nearly two years on the job and a humiliating exit in the World Cup quarterfinals. The …

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Brazil Coach Menezes Culls World Cup Players From His First Soccer Squad - Bloomberg

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:26:00 +0000

Brazil coach Mano Menezes retained just four players from the country’s soccer World Cup campaign in his first squad since he replaced the fired Carlos Dunga. Menezes, who was appointed two days ago …

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Wireless Data Roaming Scores Big at World Cup - PR Inside

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:59:00 +0000

A cumulative audience of nearly 400,000 visiting soccer fans from all over the world came to South Africa in June to watch 32 countries compete in the 19 th FIFA World Cup tournament. As they attended games and enjoyed …

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FIFA begins 3-day inspection for Australia’s 2022 World Cup bid - Washington Examiner

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:59:00 +0000

SYDNEY — A delegation from soccer’s world governing body FIFA has begun a three-day visit to Australia to inspect stadiums and other facilities for the country’s 2022 World Cup bid. The FIFA inspection team includes …

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Potential China bid for 2026 changes dynamics for World Cup lobbying in Asia - Washington Examiner

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:20:00 +0000

Chile Football Federation President Harold Mayne-Nicholls, center, and other delegation inspect with South Korean officials the Seoul World Cup soccer stadium in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, July 23, 2010. The FIFA …

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No guarantee World Cup success will buoy MLS, other soccer coverage - USA Today

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 03:48:00 +0000

Along with on-air Major League Soccer games, upcoming “friendlies” — or exhibitions — offer action for viewers with a taste for international soccer. Wednesday night, Fox Soccer Channel airs the first of …

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World Cup and Other Soccer Capsules: Brazil to invest $3B on airports for 2014 WCup - Brownsville Herald

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:09:00 +0000

BRASILIA, Brazil — The Brazilian government approved on Monday nearly $3 billion in funding to renovate and expand its airports ahead of the 2014 World Cup. The government also guaranteed investments of about $400 …

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Landon Donovan tries to carry momentum from 2010 World Cup into Major League Soccer - Washington Post

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 01:07:00 +0000

Now, nearly a month after his rebound volley provided another step forward for his game in his country, Donovan returns to the pitch with the hope of carrying some momentum from that dramatic Cup run into …

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China, Malaysia, Singapore Arrest 5,000 for Illegal World Cup Soccer Bets - Bloomberg

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:04:00 +0000

Interpol said that more than 5,000 people were arrested and almost $10 million seized across Asia in an operation targeting illegal soccer gambling. Police in China, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand raided …

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Brazil’s president says team blew great chance in South Africa for 6th World Cup title - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 04:44:00 +0000

BRASILIA, Brazil - Brazil’s president says his country’s team blew a great chance at winning a sixth World Cup title. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva adds this should have been an easy World Cup for Brazil, calling …

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Enrique Iglesias to water ski nude after World Cup bet - CNN

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:01:00 +0000

( PEOPLE.com ) — The upside for Enrique Iglesias: His beloved Spain just won its first World Cup soccer title. The downside: Now, he has to water ski naked in front of the entire city of Miami — as he promised he would …

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World Cup winner Spain overtakes Brazil atop FIFA rankings, while Netherlands is No. 2 - Washington Examiner

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:28:00 +0000

ZURICH — World Cup winner Spain tops the latest FIFA rankings, with runner-up Netherlands moving up to second. The reigning world and European champion overtook Brazil, which slipped to third in the table released …

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FIFA World Cup – All about the Money? - Betus.com

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:34:00 +0000

Every player, no matter the sport, dreams of winning major titles. For NFL players it is all about the Super Bowl; NBA players – the Championships; tennis players – the Grand Slams… and football players, or soccer …

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Brazil soccer exec says 2014 World Cup hosting plans back on track after FIFA criticism - San Francisco Examiner

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:01:00 +0000

Ricardo Teixeira, president of the Brazilian Football Confederation, left, Brazilian former striker Romario, center, and Brazilian soccer coach Carlos Alberto Parreira attend a press conference at the World Cup Thursday …

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U.S. soccer team has World Cup fate in its hands - Kansas City Star

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:27:00 +0000

The greatest U.S. soccer victory of the last half-century came with an assist from South Korea. At the 2002 World Cup, the United States went into its last game in Group D needing a victory to advance to the knockout …

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WORLD CUP SOCCER: U.S. World Cup fate to be determined - Standard-Times

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 01:23:00 +0000

PRETORIA, South Africa — One more game, one last chance to make their reputation. When the Americans play Algeria at the World Cup today, they’ll either live up to all the hype and earn a spot among the final 16 …

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World Cup Soccer In Africa: Who Really Wins? - EDGE Boston

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 01:15:00 +0000

Over the last two decades South Africa has made the remarkable journey from pariah nation to 2010 World Cup host, the first time FIFA, soccer’s international governing body, has ever staged its premier tournament on …

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WORLD CUP SOCCER: South Korea draws with Nigeria - Standard-Times

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:14:00 +0000

DURBAN, South Africa — South Korea has been a regular at the World Cup. All but one of its previous seven appearances ended disappointingly in the first round. There was, however, the 2002 tournament it co-hosted with …

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WORLD CUP SOCCER: Uruguay rolls Mexico - Standard-Times

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:06:00 +0000

RUSTENBURG, South Africa — Maybe Uruguay is the best example of how strong South American nations have been in the first round of the World Cup. The last team to qualify for the tournament, Uruguay needed to beat Costa …

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Soccer: S. Africa exit World Cup along with France, Nigeria, Greece+ - Big Hollywood

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:59:00 +0000

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa, June 23 (AP) - (Kyodo)—South Africa on Tuesday suffered the ignominy of becoming the first hosts to fall short of the World Cup knockout stage, but Bafana Bafana at least gave their fans a …

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