FIFA World Cup

Brazil vs. Argentina 3-1

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 06:03:14 -0500

Brazil secured its place in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Argentina has to still struggle like the national soccer team of that county struggled yesterday and was able to only score one goal against Brazil's 3.

World soccer champion Diego Maradona, who trains the national soccer team of Argentina was not happy yesterday.

Russia face Germany and Wales in World Cup 2010 qualifiers

Dinka — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:06:16 -0600

The draw for the qualifying rounds of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa were held in Durban on Sunday, with Russia being placed in a group with Germany, Wales, Finland, Azerbaijan and Liechtenstein.

Drama At The FIFA World Cup Draw

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 13:59:37 -0600

A total of national soccer teams discovered the hurdles they must overcome to reach the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ today when the FIFA Preliminary Draw took place in Durban. It proved to be a thrilling ceremony, decorated by the presence of iconic figures from within the sport and performances that attested to the magical tournament that South Africa promises to deliver.

Brazil Confirmed As 2014 FIFA World Cup Host

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:01:00 -0500

Brazil has today been named Host Nation for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ by the FIFA Executive Committee. The South American country was the only one bidding to host the tournament, which was due to be staged on the continent under FIFA's rotation system.

FIFA Recommends Brazil Host World Cup in 2014

Dinka — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 07:01:37 -0500

The International Football Federation has recommended Brazil to host the World Cup in 2014, after inspectors toured the South American nation.

Brazil presents its 2014 World Cup bid to FIFA

Dinka — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:02:26 -0500

With little pomp and fanfare, lone candidate Brazil submitted its bid Tuesday to host the 2014 World Cup. The Brazil delegation showcased its plans in a 30-minute presentation before handing over a 900-page bid document to FIFA president Sepp Blatter. The delegation included Brazilian soccer federation president Ricardo Teixeira, former Brazil player Romario and author Paulo Coelho.

Brazil set to host 2014 World Cup

Dinka — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 08:20:45 -0500

Brazil has officially been named as the only bidder to stage the 2014 World Cup after handing over a bidding agreement form at FIFA's headquarters in Zurich. World football's governing body confirmed Brazil's status as sole bidder in a statement released after the handover.

Colombia Withdraws Bid for World Cup 2014

Dinka — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 10:20:33 -0500

Colombia has withdrawn from the race to host football's World Cup in 2014. A Colombian Football Federation spokesman said a letter had been sent to football's world governing body informing FIFA of the decision.

FIFA finds Chilean stadiums inappropriate for World Cup qualifiers

Dinka — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 11:17:42 -0500

FIFA officials rejected the two stadiums proposed by Chile for staging 2010 World Cup qualifiers. "If the qualifying series were to begin this week, neither stadium would be approved for a match," FIFA inspection team member Alvaro Gonzalez of Colombia said.

HYMS researchers focus on human evolution

harminka — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 06:29:24 -0600

Zidane/Materazzi Disciplinary Proceedings: Suspensions, Fines, Community Service and Regret

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 28 Oct 2006 12:03:32 -0500

Suspensions and fines were the sanctions pronounced by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee at its meeting today (Thursday, 20 July 2006) as part of the disciplinary proceedings opened against Zinedine Zidane (France) and Marco Materazzi (Italy) after their clash during the 2006 FIFA World CupÃ¢â€žÂ¢ final in Berlin on 9 July. Zinedine Zidane has also agreed to do community service work with children and youngsters.

Meeting under the chairmanship of Marcel Mathier (Switzerland), the five-man FIFA Disciplinary Committee imposed a three-match ban and a fine of CHF 7,500 on Zinedine Zidane on account of his head-butt to Materazzi's chest. As Zidane has now retired from international football, the committee took note of Zidane's pledge to do three days of community service work with children and youngsters as part of FIFA's humanitarian activities. Materazzi was suspended for two official matches of the Italian national team and fined the sum of CHF 5,000 for repeatedly provoking Zidane.