Korea’s Bid for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Helps to Reduce Tension
Posted on: November 25th, 2010 Posted by Tiffany Phillips
It now seems that officials from the Korea 2022 FIFA World Cup bid have claimed that the violence presently sweeping the region will have no impact on its campaign. They are, of course, referring to the fact that, just recently, North Korea fired dozens of artillery shells at Yeonpyeong, which is a South Korean island [...]
War of Words between Russia and England Escalates
Posted on: October 29th, 2010 Posted by Tiffany Phillips
It now seems that the official Russian bid team has escalated its war of words with England. Both areas are fighting over who will be the host of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Just recently, England complained to FIFA officials. They claim that Russia’s bid leader, Alexey Sorokin, has made derogatory remarks about them. According to [...]
Germany Comes in Third At this Year’s World Cup
Posted on: July 12th, 2010 Posted by Tiffany Phillips
Although Germany was not able to come in first at this year’s World Cup, they were able to come in third. After being knocked out of going to the final World Cup game in the semi-finals, Germany went on to defeat Uruguay, 3-2, to clinch the third place spot in the World Cup football tournament [...]
Holland Gets Big Win in World Cup Semi-finals
Posted on: July 8th, 2010 Posted by Dave Bond
Right now most of the world has their eyes locked onto the upcoming game between Germany and Spain. Everyone knows that these two teams are the best of the best, and they are going to fight it out to see who gets to move on to the final round. However, while these two teams gear [...]
Germany to Take on Spain in Upcoming World Cup Game
Posted on: July 7th, 2010 Posted by Robert Jones
It now seems that two great teams will be facing off in the World Cup this week. It will be a three time champion team takes on a team that is craving its first title. It’s a game that would be a great World Cup final, however, it’s just a semi-final game. This just shows [...]
World Cup Referees Are Now Ready to Embrace Goal Line Technology
Posted on: June 30th, 2010 Posted by Helen Young
It now appears that some referees are now ready to embrace goal line technology for the World Cup. One such referee, English ref Howard Webb, said that he would be open to technological aid if it helps refs get the calls right during the game.
Webb went on to say that he is very open minded [...]