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Republic of Ireland's Kevin Doyle optimistic ahead of World Cup play-offs with France (Goal.com)

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 21:33:14 +0000

Striker believes Ireland have the confidence to fulfil his Cup dreams...

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Brazilian World Cup referee suspended for mistakes (AP)

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 21:13:52 +0000

A referee chosen to officiate at next year's World Cup has been suspended for the rest of the Brazilian League season for repeated mistakes. The suspension of Carlos Eugenio Simon was announced Monday by the Brazilian soccer confederation. The confederation cited a "repetition of mistakes." Simon's latest error came Sunday in Fluminense's 1-0 victory over Palmeiras at Maracana...

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Organizers: SAfrica never in danger of losing WCup

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 20:34:06 +0000

World Cup organizers say there was never an emergency plan to move the 2010 tournament if South Africa were not ready.

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Korea U-17 1-3 Nigeria U-17: Eaglets Set Up Rematch Against Spain In World Cup Semis (Goal.com)

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 20:33:21 +0000

The hosts and defending champions will now battle Spain in the semi-finals...

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Michael Phelps to test shape, old suits at World Cup meet

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 20:19:43 +0000

STOCKHOLM - Michael Phelps plans to wear the old-style swimsuit that will become the standard next year at the upcoming European World Cup meet in Stockholm. The Olympic...

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Zoran Tosic Determined To Fight For Manchester United Place (Goal.com)

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:32:22 +0000

Serbian winger doing his best to earn playing time ahead of World Cup...

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Organizers: SAfrica never in danger of losing WCup (AP)

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:16:44 +0000

World Cup organizers say there was never an emergency plan to move the 2010 tournament if South Africa were not ready. FIFA president Sepp Blatter said the United States was among countries that could host at short notice. But World Cup organizer Danny Jordaan says the only way that could have happened was in the event of a natural disaster.

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Spain U-17 3-3 Uruguay U-17: Spain Advance To World Cup Semi-Finals On Penalties (Goal.com)

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:02:49 +0000

A remarkable fixture saw the sides share six goals and two red cards. However, the young Spaniards proved just too strong in the penalty shoot-out...

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Phelps to test shape, old suits at World Cup meet

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:40:51 +0000

Michael Phelps says he's "not in the best shape" for the upcoming European World Cup meet in Stockholm.

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Phelps to test shape, old suits at World Cup meet

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:14:11 +0000

Michael Phelps says he's "not in the best shape" for the upcoming European World Cup meet in Stockholm.

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Greece call on uncapped Mitroglou for play-off

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 17:37:12 +0000

Greece coach Otto Rehhagel sprang a surprise on Monday by handing young striker Kostas Mitroglou a first international call for the 2010 World Cup play-off against Ukraine. > >

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Determined Tosic to keep scrapping at United (Reuters)

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 17:18:51 +0000

Manchester United's Zoran Tosic will fight for a first team place at the English champions despite the risk of missing next year's World Cup.

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Christian Maggio Wants To Feature For Italy At World Cup - Agent (Goal.com)

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:52:11 +0000

The Italian wants to be on the plane to South Africa this summer...

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Bradley names US roster for final 2009 matches

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:58:00 +0000

U.S. Men's National Team head coach Bob Bradley has named a roster of 22 players that will train in advance of the match against 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers Slovakia on Nov. 14 in Bratislava.

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Club Spotlight: TP Mazembe Will Fly Africa's Flag High At FIFA Club World Cup (Goal.com)

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:22:11 +0000

Goal.com's Samm Audu writes that the three-time African champions are widely favoured to make the most of their debut at the FIFA Club World Cup next month.

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Dunga says Ronaldinho can make it to World Cup

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:11:28 +0000

Dunga says Ronaldinho is still capable of playing for Brazil and has not ruled out taking him to the World Cup.

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Bosnia Striker Edin Dzeko: Anything Is Possible Against Portugal (Goal.com)

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:52:13 +0000

The Wolfsburg forward can hardly wait to help his nation to the World Cup...

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Otto Rehhagel Announces Greece Squad For World Cup Playoff Against Ukraine (Goal.com)

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:42:14 +0000

The German coach has named 22 players to face the Ukrainians...

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No-One Can Teach Diego Maradona How To Win The World Cup - Maradona Jnr. (Goal.com)

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 13:52:11 +0000

The Albiceleste coach has received support from his son, who exudes confidence that his father can dumbfound the critics next summer...

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Real Madrid: Cristiano Ronaldo Risks His Career If He Features In World Cup Play-Off (Goal.com)

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 13:22:12 +0000

The world's most expensive player could be risking everything if he plays for his national side against Bosnia-Herzegovina. As a result, his club will not allow him to travel for the World Cup play-off...

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South Africans Hope To Rent Out Their Rental Properties During 2010 (Goal.com)

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 08:11:11 +0000

South African residents are holding onto rental property in the hopes of benefiting during the 2010 World Cup...

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Algeria's Karim Matmour: The Match Against Egypt Has Started Already (Goal.com)

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:21:15 +0000

The Bundesliga based player says that the only thing on his mind is Saturday’s decisive World Cup qualifier.

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Injured Ronaldo included in Portugal squad

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 21:25:25 +0000

Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in the Portugal squad for their World Cup play-off against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

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Ronaldo picked in Portugal squad for WC playoff

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 20:52:58 +0000

Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in Portugal's squad for the World Cup playoff against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

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Switzerland U-17 2-1 Italy U-17: Super Swiss March Into World Cup Semis (Goal.com)

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 20:29:13 +0000

The Swiss fairy-tale run continues at Nigeria 2009...

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Algeria Coach Rabah Saadane Unfazed By Injury Problems Ahead Of World Cup Decider (Goal.com)

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 20:09:13 +0000

Algeria will be okay even without top stars like Karim Ziani, their coach has assured.

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Capello won't take half-fit players to World Cup

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 13:51:33 +0000

England coach Fabio Capello won't be taking players to the World Cup if there is any doubt about their fitness.

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"Idol " Matthaeus slams Germany for shunning him

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 13:15:28 +0000

World Cup winner Lothar Matthaeus said on Sunday he was one of the greatest players ever to emerge from Germany yet had been shunned by his own country.

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Orlando Pirates And Bafana Midfielder Benson Mhlongo Out For The Rest Of The Season (Goal.com)

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 12:59:13 +0000

Mhlongo looks certain to miss the 2010 World Cup after being ruled out for the rest of the season through injury.

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FIFA Warn Egypt & Algeria Ahead World Cup Qualifying Showdown (Goal.com)

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 12:29:16 +0000

Egypt and Algeria have been warned to play fair in Saturday's crunch World Cup...

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Manuel Jose: Algeria Will Qualify For 2010 World Cup At The Expense Of Egypt (Goal.com)

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 12:19:11 +0000

The former Al-Ahly coach says that although he’d like to believe Egypt can claim a World Cup place in Cairo on November 14th, the realistic choice for qualification remains Algeria.

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Diaby to miss France v Ireland playoff, says Wenger (Reuters)

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 11:56:47 +0000

Midfielder Abou Diaby will not be fit to play for France in their World Cup playoff against Ireland later this month, according to Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger.

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John Terry insists England can count on Rio Ferdinand (Goal.com)

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 11:49:14 +0000

JT tips defender to be back to his best in time for World Cup.

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I am an idol and should be treated as one, says Matthaeus (Reuters)

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 11:33:54 +0000

World Cup winner Lothar Matthaeus said on Sunday he was one of the greatest players ever to emerge from Germany yet had been shunned by his own country.

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Capello issues warning to unfit England players

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 10:41:02 +0000

Rio Ferdinand, David James and Steven Gerrard have been given a stark warning to sort out their fitness issues if they want to be in Fabio Capello's squad for the World Cup finals. > >

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Report: Napoli Star Walter Gargano A Major Doubt For Uruguay-Costa Rica (Goal.com)

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 09:49:15 +0000

The midfielder looks unlikely to play a part in the World Cup play-off after picking up a knee problem yesterday.

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Capello not dismissing erratic Maradona's Argies

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 09:35:48 +0000

England manager Fabio Capello is not writing off Argentina's World Cup chances despite questioning Diego Maradona's strategy of constantly changing the team.

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Arsenal's Kieran Gibbs plays down World Cup talk (Goal.com)

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 09:18:18 +0000

Youngster feels he doesn't deserve a call-up...

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England manager Fabio Capello taking only fully fit players to South Africa (Goal.com)

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 03:08:15 +0000

Italian tactician wants only the fittest in his World Cup team...

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South African President Zuma Makes New 2010 Appointments (Goal.com)

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 13:36:15 +0000

President Jacob Zuma has appointed new government representatives to the Board of Directors of the 2010 World Cup Organising Committee...

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BRIEF-Soccer-Hamm agrees to help promote Barca, foundation (Reuters)

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:05:13 +0000

Barcelona have reached an agreement with former U.S. Women's World Cup winner Mia Hamm to become an ambassador for the European champions and their charitable foundation.

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Queiroz to call up injured Ronaldo for play-off

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:04:51 +0000

Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz will name Cristiano Ronaldo in his squad to face Bosnia-Herzegovina in a crucial World Cup qualifying double-header later this month.

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Morocco name squad for World Cup qualifier (Reuters)

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:15:33 +0000

Morocco coach Hassen Moumen has named the following 24-man squad for their World Cup African zone Group One qualifier at home to Cameroon in Fes on Nov. 14.

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Bahrain 5-1 Togo: Reds Warm Up For New Zealand World Cup Decider In Style (Goal.com)

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 05:05:13 +0000

The Reds are looking good ahead of their big match next week...

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Davis wins World Cup 1,000 in course record

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 23:01:00 +0000

Shani Davis of the United States shattered the course record in winning the 1,000-meter race at the season-opening speedskating World Cup on Friday.

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Davis wins World Cup 1,000 in course record

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:33:06 +0000

Shani Davis of the United States shattered the course record in winning the 1,000-meter race at the season-opening speedskating World Cup on Friday.

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Gabon squad for World Cup qualifier against Togo (Reuters)

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:30:55 +0000

Gabon coach Alain Giresse on Friday named the following 24-man squad for the World Cup African zone Group One qualifier away to Togo on Nov. 14.

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Greece Star Georgios Samaras Eager To Face Ukraine (Goal.com)

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:53:13 +0000

The attacker has made it clear that he can't stop thinking about the upcoming World Cup play-off with Ukraine...

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Cristiano Ronaldo's Participation In Portugal's World Cup Play-Off Is Impossible - Manuel Pellegrini (Goal.com)

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:02:38 +0000

The Real Madrid coach has ruled out any chance of 'CR9' playing for his national side in their World Cup play-off...

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Capello inspired by unveiling bust of Ramsey at Wembley (Reuters)

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:57:09 +0000

England manager Fabio Capello said he dreamed of emulating Alf Ramsey by winning the World Cup for England when he unveiled a bust of his predecessor at Wembley Stadium on Friday.

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