WORLD CUP
FIFA gives Qatar gets World Cup, sets new standard for poor decision-making
As many of you know, I LOVE World Cup soccer. So when I heard that Qatar was awarded the 2022 World Cup instead of the United States, I was pretty upset. To me, its simply amazing, downright suspic...
Posted on 12/4/10 at 6:46 PM
The Vuvuzela
Wikipedia defines the vuvuzela as: a blowing horn up to approximately 1 m (3 ft 3 in) in length. It is commonly blown by fans at football matches in South Africa. The instrument is played using a simp...
Posted on 6/16/10 at 3:00 AM
Qatar selected as 2022 World Cup host over United States
ZURICH — The tiny desert nation of Qatar beat out the United States as the 2022 World Cup host, with FIFA brushing aside doubts about blistering heat to bring soccer's showcase event for the first time to the Middle East.By RAF CASERT , December 02, 2010
Argentina, Germany advance to World Cup quarterfinals
Carlos Tevez scored twice — once on a disputed goal — and Gonzalo Higuain added another as Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 on Sunday to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals.By Associated Press , June 27, 2010
Ghana outs U.S. from World Cup with extra time goal
The United States was eliminated from the World Cup by Ghana for the second straight time as Asamoah Gyan scored 3 minutes into overtime, leading the Black Stars to a 2-1 second-round victory Saturday nightBy Ronald Blum , June 26, 2010
High expectations for U.S. in knockout round
By Ronald Blum , June 25, 2010
United States win triggers coast-to-coast celebrations
They might not all have known who Landon Donovan was before Wednesday, but that didn’t stop fans across the nation from celebrating one of the biggest victories in U.S. soccer history.By Chris Jenkins , June 23, 2010
Donovan's thriller gives US victory, group win at World Cup
PRETORIA, South Africa — Landon Donovan scored a stunning goal in the first minute of injury time off a rebound, advancing the United States to the second round at the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Algeria.By The Associated Press , June 23, 2010
2 goals that were for US, and 1 that wasn’t
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Maurice Edu kicked the ball into the net. American players jumped around wildly, thinking they had capped a historic comeback, turning a two-goal, first-half deficit into a 3-2 victory over Slovenia in the World Cup.June 18, 2010
No jobs, no hope — now no soccer
Here’s another reason Americans should embrace soccer: Anti-Western and anti-U.S. Islamic radicals are threatening to kill anybody caught watching the World Cup, a special point of pride in Africa because it’s the first time the continent has hosted the games.By Dale McFeatters , June 18, 2010
U.S., England battle to 1-1 draw
By Ronald Blum , June 12, 2010
World Cup fans are everywhere, even in Dickinson
Though they battle playful criticism, area has some die-hard Cup fansJeremy Schmitt had to force himself into his bed Thursday night. The 20-year-old college soccer player from Dickinson wanted to watch every bit of ESPN’s World Cup coverage that he could.
By Dustin Monke , June 12, 2010
Drogba, Ferdinand out of action
The grind of the World Cup begins in a week. The buildup already has been damaging for many teams.
By Barry Wilner , June 05, 2010
Press looking for soccer fans to speak with about the World Cup
Are you a World Cup fan?By Dustin Monke , June 01, 2010
Obama supports US World Cup effort
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Monday lobbied the head of international soccer on the United States’ bid to host the World Cup and said he hoped to attend the upcoming contest in South Africa.By PHILIP ELLIOTT , July 27, 2009
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