2010 FIFA World Cup: A podium place is on offer as beaten semi-finalists Uruguay and Germany meet in Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth in the traditionally goal-laden 3rd-place play-off.
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Saturday, July 10, 2010
Friday, July 9, 2010
FIFA World Cup 2010: 'real chance' of goal-line technology at Brazil 2014
Goal-Line technology On FIFA World Cup 2010
Fifa escritoire general Jerome Valcke has given the strongest indication yet that goal-line technology could be brought into the game.Frank Lampard's not allowed goal for England against Germany in their FIFA World Cup 2010 last 16 game has augmented the clamour for an better refereeing system to be launched.
The Fifa head Sepp Blatter has beforehand said goal-line technology, speak of which was abandon at an worldwide FA Board meeting in March, will be back on the schedule at Fifa meetings later in the year.
And Valcke today informed Sky Sports News he was not opposite to it as a system.
He said: "Goal-line technology is amazing you can use because it gives beyond doubt the chance for the referee to understand the ball is in when he cannot always see it, as we have seen during this World Cup
FIFA confirm Howard Webb to referee Spain vs Netherlands World Cup 2010 final
Rotherham-born official handed showpiece...
The England referee Howard Webb will get charge of Sunday's FIFA World Cup 2010 final between Spain vs Netherlands, FIFA have announced.
Howard Webb will form a team with juniors Darren Cann and Michael Mullarkey for the pride and joy clash. Following absent out on the quarter and semi-finals, the Rotherham-born bureaucrat will become the first Englishman since Jack Taylor in 1974 to be hand over the important post.
The ex- police officer and his partners had been extensively praised for their handling of the Brazil vs Chile second round and Slovakia vs Italy group stage matches. Howard Webb also officiated Inter's Champions League final victory against Bayern Munich in May, despite experiencing criticism in some quarters for a sub-par domestic campaign.
Howard Webb will form a team with juniors Darren Cann and Michael Mullarkey for the pride and joy clash. Following absent out on the quarter and semi-finals, the Rotherham-born bureaucrat will become the first Englishman since Jack Taylor in 1974 to be hand over the important post.
The ex- police officer and his partners had been extensively praised for their handling of the Brazil vs Chile second round and Slovakia vs Italy group stage matches. Howard Webb also officiated Inter's Champions League final victory against Bayern Munich in May, despite experiencing criticism in some quarters for a sub-par domestic campaign.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
2010 FIFA World Cup: Puyol Considers Retirement from International football
2010 FIFA World Cup: Spain qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup final on Wednesday after defeating Germany in the semi finals. Carles Puyol scored the only goal of the match for the European champions from a corner kick which was taken by his teammate Xavi, who plays as a central defender for his national team.
Known familiarly as the “caveman” because of his hairstyle, Carles Puyol is famous for his defensive qualities such as his heading capability and strong tackling skills. Puyol told the media that what is in front of Spain now in terms of football is beautiful and he stressed that any decisions regarding his international future can wait until the FIFA World Cup final has been played.
Carles Puyol will be looking to put in a strong performance against Holland as it can very well be the last international appearance for the 32 year old defender. It will also be Carles Puyol’s first ever appearance in the World cup final.
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Known familiarly as the “caveman” because of his hairstyle, Carles Puyol is famous for his defensive qualities such as his heading capability and strong tackling skills. Puyol told the media that what is in front of Spain now in terms of football is beautiful and he stressed that any decisions regarding his international future can wait until the FIFA World Cup final has been played.
Carles Puyol will be looking to put in a strong performance against Holland as it can very well be the last international appearance for the 32 year old defender. It will also be Carles Puyol’s first ever appearance in the World cup final.
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2010 FIFA World Cup : How The Dutch Can Take Down Spain
2010 FIFA World Cup : Many teams, such as the United States in the Confederations Cup, and Switzerland in the group stages of the FIFA World Cup, have given the world a blueprint on how to beat Spain.The Netherlands certainly have the right players and play with the right kind of formation to take down the mighty Spaniards.
It is significant that the Dutch don't get dragged into trying to out-possess La Furia Roja. Though they have very skilled players, the Dutch will open too many lanes across the field.
The Spanish are masterful at attacking after forcing a turnover. They have a master orchestrator running the midfield in Xavi, and David Villa up top is outstanding at finding the holes in a defense and has a knack for putting the ball on target.
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It is significant that the Dutch don't get dragged into trying to out-possess La Furia Roja. Though they have very skilled players, the Dutch will open too many lanes across the field.
The Spanish are masterful at attacking after forcing a turnover. They have a master orchestrator running the midfield in Xavi, and David Villa up top is outstanding at finding the holes in a defense and has a knack for putting the ball on target.
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Wednesday, July 7, 2010
2010 FIFA World Cup : Puyol sends Spain into the Final
2010 FIFA World Cup : Spain have advanced to their first FIFA World Cup™ Final, Carles Puyol's 74th-minute header securing a deserved 1-0 victory over Germany in Durban.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
2010 FIFA World Cup : Netherlands Vs. Uruguay
2010 FIFA World Cup: The Netherlands are through to the Final of South Africa 2010 after seeing off Uruguay 3-2 in an incident-packed semi-final at Cape Town’s Green Point Stadium.
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