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FIFA.com: Marquez - Don't blame me
Rafael Marquez is the best-known player in the Mexico team. The captain of El Tricolor for the last six years, the central defender is also a mainstay of Spanish league leaders Barcelona and is regarded as one of the finest players in his position in the game today. In recent weeks, however, ...
Video:  USA v TRINIDAD / TOBAGO --- 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP Qualifier --- (TV promo)
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Video: USA v TRINIDAD / TOBAGO --- 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP Qualifier --- (TV promo)
youtube.com — (from US Soccer) On April 1, the USMNT continues the quest for a berth in the 2010... FIFA World Cup, with the next match in the final round of CONCACAF qualifying. --- Here, a 30-second TV spot promoting tickets for the game, which will be held in Nashville, TN. --- "The Yanks Are Coming...Are You ?" (more) Video: USA v TRINIDAD / TOBAGO --- 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP ...
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ussoccer.com — CHICAGO (March 30, 2009) U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati announced on Monday that former Secretary of State... Henry A. Kissinger has accepted an invitation to join the USA Bid Committee and help drive the country s bid for the 2018 or 2022 FIFA ... (more) The Official Site of U.S. Soccer - Articles
FIFA Reports Huge World Cup ticket demand
football2010worldcup.blogspot.com — GENEVA (AFP) — FIFA said on Friday that ticket demand for the 2010 World Cup in South... Africa was booming but voiced caution about the impact of a prolonged economic crisis. (more) FIFA Reports Huge World Cup ticket demand
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Rafa Marquez Wants To Tell His Side Of The Story
TheOriginalWinger.com — ... Barcelona defender and Mexico Captain Rafa Marquez has given a very, very interesting interview on the state of Mexican soccer at the National Team level, his red card against the United States and his disapointment at shouldering the blame from fans and media over desire and leadership qualities. Via FIFA FIFA.com: Rafael, why have you decided to end your silence? Rafael Marquez: I just thought the time was right. First of all, because I can’t go to Mexico this week. I’m suspended and I can’t play, but I really wanted to go and support my team-mates. I also think it’s ...

Mexico vs. Costa Rica, the bizarro qualifier
Soccer By Ives — ... heads home winless in four straight qualifiers and will be without captain Rafael Marquez, who is serving a two-game ban following a red card against the U.S. in a 2-0 loss at Crew Stadium last month in the first game of the final Hexagonal stage. While a 5-1 win against Bolivia two weeks ago provided a brief respite, or some would even say a stay of execution for manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, it seems Mexico's problems go even deeper than a string of bad results. In an interview with FIFA.com, Marquez insists he is not to blame for Mexico's current form and ...

Hexagonal Round 2 preparations, continued
HexagonalBlog — If I could only use one word to describe Mexico's mindset going into the Hexagonal match against Costa Rica, it would be "besieged".  They have lost their last four qualifiers and scored just two goals in the process, the junior national teams have failed to qualify for their most recent world championships, players and ...

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