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Beckham out of World Cup Comments Off

Posted on March 15, 2010
Former England captain and soccer’s biggest marketing drawcard, David Beckham, will not play in the World Cup finals in South Africa after sustaining an Achilles tendon injury that threatens to end his career. Beckham limped from the field at the San Siro during AC Milan’s victory 1-0 over Chievo on Saturday ... Read More >>

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UK sends 42 million condoms to South Africa Comments Off

Posted on March 09, 2010
The Football World Cup has brought issues facing South Africa to the wider global community, with the topic of AIDS/ HIV being raised by authorities in the republic keen to capitalise on the international nature and awareness of the event. South Africa’s government has made a worldwide request for one billion ... Read More >>

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England Reveals Its Venues For World Cup 2018 Comments Off

Posted on December 17, 2009
England has unveiled its conditional list of host cities for the World Cup competition in 2018. A total of 12 cities have been short listed as well as 15 stadiums for football’s ultimate international competition. It had been previously believed that the selection panel had chosen a total of 18 venues. If ... Read More >>

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World Cup fans pay for last flights Comments Off

Posted on December 08, 2009
England fans still hopeful to fly to South Africa face the prospect of a drubbing in their wallets, it came forth yesterday. Any supporters who haven't yet made last-minute travel bookings would have to pay top prices for flights. They must also pay big bucks for hotels and rent-a-cars in venue cities ... Read More >>

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South Africa Almost Ready For World Cup Comments Off

Posted on December 07, 2009
The British government has recently given a series of tips for England football fans who will be heading towards the World Cup competition in South Africa. Amongst these are the following: they’re recommending to be aware of wild animals while driving; the winters in South Africa are quiet cold to camp ... Read More >>

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No Extra refs at the moment for World Cup Comments Off

Posted on December 03, 2009
FIFA, the governing body of football has rejected the idea of using five referees during matches at the World Cup next year, although they have said they would look into the handball incident made by Thierry Henry against Ireland.   FIFA considered adding two extra officials on the goal-line to better monitor ... Read More >>

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London Olympic Stadium Part Of World Cup 2018 Bid Comments Off

Posted on September 18, 2009
The possibility of London's Olympic Stadium playing host to 2018 World Cup matches took a important step forward this Thursday after it has emerged that the venue is one of four being suggested by the 'London United' bid team. The 16 cities which are bidding for participation in the huge event ... Read More >>

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