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IRENE, South Africa — When Jozy Altidore isn’t playing soccer, he’s playing video soccer. As himself. Teams traveled to South Africa to test themselves at the World Cup. And in their down time, some guys on those squads …

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The 2010 FIFA World Cup is in full swing, and the whole world is watching–on TV, on the web, via Twitter, and on their phones. The 2010 World Cup has even topped other happenings–including Barack Obama’s election–as …

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South Africa’s Tsepo Masilela, center, is challenged by France’s Abou Diaby, left, and France’s Franck Ribery during the World Cup group A soccer match between France and South Africa at Free State Stadium in …

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It’s fitting that the U.S. National soccer team played their second World Cup match at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. This site was made famous by the movie Invictus that depicted the underdog South Africa rugby …

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The 2010 FIFA World Cup of soccer kicked off in South Africa just over a week ago, and by Saturday, roughly half of the first-round group-phase matches had been played. Although Taiwan’s ‘Chinese Taipei’ team has never …

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As the tight-knit community of Ambler was waking up on Sunday morning, Café Maida co-owner Tony Isabella worked hard behind the counter of his shop on East Butler Avenue making cappuccinos and sandwiches. The crowd …

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Maybe FIFA , World Cup soccer and the rest of the world have the right perspective and us anal-retentive, we-must-have-order-in-this-world Americans should let go of the notion that officiating on soccer’s biggest …

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South African prosecutors dropped charges against two women from the Netherlands accused of participating in a so-called ambush marketing campaign for Dutch brewer Bavaria NV at a soccer World Cup match. FIFA , soccer …

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In this video game image released by EA Sports, a scene features a likeness of the United States soccer team celebrating with the World Cup trophy. Players traveled to South Africa to test themselves at the World Cup …

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(AP) PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) - Soccer players in North Korea have shrugged off their country’s 7-0 loss to Portugal at the World Cup. Players with the local Kigwancha team watched the match live on state television …

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JOHANNESBURG: Kaka says even his grandmother had harsh words for the referee who gave him a red card in his team’s World Cup match against Ivory Coast. Kaka says he didn’t deserve being sent off and is taking the …

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PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — Soccer players in North Korea have shrugged off their country’s 7-0 loss to Portugal at the World Cup . Players with the local Kigwancha team watched the match live on state television …

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PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s home affairs minister says foreign visitors continue to arrive in huge numbers as the World Cup enters a crucial phase. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma says the total of foreign …

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It may be just sport. But recriminations here over the French soccer team meltdown – the losses, plus everything else – have begun in fury, and are spilling into politics, culture, and race divides. Nicolas Sarkozy …

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A woman is thrown into the air after the start of a South Africa 2010 soccer match between Chile and Switzerland in Santiago on Monday. Chile won 1-0. Today’s schedule : France vs. South Africa, 10 a.m.; Mexico vs …

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It’s D-day for the England team. Not even the most pessimistic England fans would have expected the dilemma the Three Lions are in. Going into their final game in Group C against Slovenia, knowing they have to win. If …

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Ever wonder why European basketball players get reputations as floppers? I’ll tell you why. It’s because they have watched soccer on television for the better part of their lives. International basketball players are as familiar with soccer as Americans are with the NFL. Have you noticed how often …

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The 2010 FIFA World Cup is in full swing, and the whole world is watching–on TV, on the web, via Twitter, and on their phones. The 2010 World Cup has even topped other happenings–including Barack Obama’s election–as …

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The 2010 FIFA World Cup of soccer kicked off in South Africa just over a week ago, and by Saturday, roughly half of the first-round group-phase matches had been played. Although Taiwan’s ‘Chinese Taipei’ team has never qualified for the quadrennial competition, and although most people do not know …

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PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 22, 2010 – Soccer is the world’s most popular sport, and the World Cup, played every four years, is the game’s most important event. FIFA, the World Cup organizer, has named the 2010 World …

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Fans of Brazil’s soccer team fly a Brazilian flag as they ride a motorcycle prior to the South Africa 2010 World Cup match between Brazil and Ivory Coast in Port-au-Prince, Sunday, June 20, 2010. Brazil won 3-1. Photo …

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While some critics may see the U.S. soccer team’s whining of the officiating that caused them to only tie Slovenia to be a bit distasteful, how refreshing is it to hear professional athletes even get a chance to say …

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World Cup 2010 South Africa South Africa The World Cup 2010 being held in South Africa, from the 11th June untill the 11th July. The best football once every four years. Don’t miss the great action! Watch Mexico vs Uruguay …

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South Africa have never beaten France in their history of football. But on Tuesday, they will have to break this curse if they are to stand a chance of progressing into the Last 16 of the 2010 FIFA World Cup which is being staged on their soil. Live soccer Mexico vs Uruguay live stream football …

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With seven modifications, Maradona be looking forward to claim the first position with perfect scoring. Greece will go for an offensive formation to break Argentina’s relatively weak defense. Will this be enough to earn …

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North Korea picked the wrong moment to allow its people to see a bit more of the outside world. The authoritarian regime was so proud of its soccer team in the World Cup that it allowed an unprecedented live broadcast …

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Summary: Soccer fans unite! Big Collision Games just kicked off closed beta testing for Online Soccer Champions, a free-to-play massively multiplayer online (MMO) game, just in time for the height of the 2010 World Cup. Big Collision Games chose 3D animation service, Mixamo, as its new exclusive …

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JOHANNESBURG, June 22 (Reuters) - South African President Jacob Zuma said on Tuesday he was confident the Soccer World Cup will boost job creation and economic growth in the country. “The event itself has created such an …

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In this video game image released by EA Sports, a scene features a likeness of the United States soccer team celebrating with the World Cup trophy. Players traveled to South Africa to test themselves at the World Cup …

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Hundreds of soccer fans from around the world are in South Africa to attend the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The enthusiasm for the year’s biggest sporting event has produced an eclectic collection of face paintings and costumes …

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