The Irish FA has renewed its bid for a rematch following Henry’s statement that a replay would be the “fairest solution”. The Irish FA also asked the French Football Federation and both nations’ captain’s to join in the bid. Earlier, FIFA, the world governing body ruled out any hopes of a rematch. FIFA said in [ Read More ]
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Republic of Ireland Coach- Giovanni Trapattoni has just concluded a press conference. He said he wants FIFA to change the two-legged play-off format to two 90-minute games, without extra time. Football must use this incident to make sure these things can’t happen in future by considering the use of video technology. He also wants FIFA [ Read More ]
Categories: World Cup 2010
As reported earlier, the Slovenian PM made a strong claim (can be seen under World Cup 2010) and has come good on his promise. Pahor told TV Slovenia after coming from the dressing room: “I just cleaned the players’ shoes but I admit I did not clean them thoroughly” The Slovenian’s booked a berth in [ Read More ]
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Uruguay 1-1 Costa Rica Uruguay were favourites to qualify for the last spot in the World Cup and they didn’t disappoint their fans. Uruguay edged Costa Rica 2-1 on aggregate. The Uruguayans started off brightly with a powerful strike at 8 minutes, which was unfortunately saved. Sebastian Abreu came on in the 65th minute and [ Read More ]
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Nicolas Anelka helped France take the lead in the first stage of the play-off with a strike in the 72nd minute. France now have a home advantage going into the second leg, which will be played on Nov 18th, 2009, which will be held in France. Trapattoni made a late decision to choose Liam Lawrence [ Read More ]
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New Zealand 1-0 Bahrain Ricki Herbert, former New Zealand footballer and the current coach of the national team led them to a place in the 2010 Football World Cup today, with a 1-0 win over Bahrain in Wellington, after 27 years. Herbert said: “Tonight’s about these boys. It’s about a group who believed and have never stopped [ Read More ]
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English Premiership David Ngog adds to Liverpool’s injury list, he sustained a fractured nose while training with France’s U-21 squad. Arsenal have been rocked by an ankle injury to star striker Robin van Persie that could see him sidelined for two months. Liverpool’s injury woes continue, Benayoun and Riera out for at least a month [ Read More ]
Categories: English Premiership, Transfer Rumours, World Cup 2010
The Irish take on France in the World Cup Playoff’s on November 14 in Dublin and November 18 in Paris : Goalkeepers : Given (Manchester City), Westwood (Coventry City), J.Murphy (Scunthorpe). Defenders : R.Dunne (Aston Villa), J.O’Shea (Manchester United), St.Ledger (Middlesbrough), Kilbane and McShane (Hull City), S.Kelly (Fulham), E.Nolan (Preston North End), O’Dea (Reading). Midfielders [ Read More ]
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24 players that have been chosen for the two friendlies against England to be held at Doha, Qatar on November 14 and Oman in Muscat on November 17: Goalkeepers: J.Cesar (Inter Milan), A.Doni (AS Roma). Defenders: Maicon and Lucio (Inter Milan), Juan (AS Roma), F.Aurelio (Liverpool), D.Alves (Barcelona), Naldo (Werder Bremen), Luisao (Benfica), Bastos (Olympique [ Read More ]
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Transfer Rumours World Cup 2010 Brazilian Squad for friendlies against England in November Misc Swine Flu threat grips football Carling Cup October 27th Results Barnsley 0-2 Manchester United Blackburn Rovers 5-2 Peterborough United Portsmouth 4-0 Stoke City Sunderland 0-0 Aston Villa (Villa win 3-1 on penalties) Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Everton Copa Del Rey Real Madrid [ Read More ]
Categories: English Premiership, Indian Football, World Cup 2010
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