Lampard says England best placed for hosting 2018 World CupOctober 10th, 2009 LONDON - Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has backed England's World Cup bid and feels there are "so many reasons" why they should stage the 2018 tournament. Lampard believes no other country can match the facilities on offer in England or the passion of the supporters.
Argentina tackle crucial match as they look over abyssOctober 9th, 2009 BUENOS AIRES - Argentina are in serious danger of missing the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa as they approach the last two rounds of the South American qualifiers, based both on their recent results and on their performances on the pitch. In a very tight edition of the region's qualifiers, only Brazil and Paraguay have so far secured World Cup places.
Owen won't lose sleep if he doesn't play for EnglandOctober 9th, 2009 LONDON - Manchester United striker Michael Owen has said that he won't face sleepless nights if he doesn't find a place in England squad for World Cup 2010. "There is plenty more to life if I'm not picked in the England squad...
Maradona says he will quit as Argentina coach if his demands are not metOctober 7th, 2009 LONDON - Football legend Diego Maradona has revealed that he may resign as the Argentina coach next week unless certain conditions are met. Argentina will play their final two World Cup qualifiers next week against Peru and Uruguay.
World Cup blow for Defoe as he breaks his handOctober 1st, 2009 LONDON - Tottenham and England star Jermain Defoe has dislocated two fingers, and his World Cup qualifier hopes have suffered a major blow as a result. The Sun quoted Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp as saying: "He is struggling.
KP in danger of missing South Africa tourSeptember 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Kevin Pietersen is likely to miss England's tour to South Africa this November, as his chances of becoming match fit are remote. Team director Andy Flower has conceded that KP may not be named in the England touring squad to be announced after the Champions Trophy.
Enke to miss Germany's World Cup qualifiersSeptember 21st, 2009 FRANKFURT - Germany coach Joachim Loew decided Monday against selecting goalkeeper Robert Enke for next month's key World Cup qualifiers. Loew said Enke, who is recovering from a bacterial infection, would not be fully fit for the matches against Russia in Moscow and Finland in Hamburg.
Capello spotted 'mud bathing' in Southern ItalySeptember 20th, 2009 LONDON - England football manager Fabio Capello and his wife Laura were recently spotted sunbathing in mud at a beach in Southern Italy. The mud, found around a few thermal lakes, is believed to be rich in volcanic minerals.
Kenton sacked as Costa Rica football coachSeptember 15th, 2009 SAN JOSE - Rodrigo Kenton was sacked as Costa Rica's national football coach, the Costa Rican Football Federation (Fedefutbol) said. At a press conference in San Jose Monday, Fedefutbol President Eduardo Li said the institution had asked Kenton to step down in the face of recent poor results in the North and Central American and Caribbean qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Capello laughing his way to bank with one million pounds bonusSeptember 11th, 2009 LONDON - England boss Fabio Capello is not only happy with his team's performance, but the one million pounds incentive from Football Association has also brought cheers on the coach's face. Capello, who is already on six million pound-a-year, got a one million pound bonus by qualifying for the World Cup.
Amauri unavailable for Italy's World Cup qualifiersSeptember 8th, 2009 ROME - The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has said it doesn't expect Brazilian striker Amauri to be naturalized citizen and, therefore, available for the Italian national team before the end of the qualification phase to the 2010 World Cup. La Gazzetta dello Sport Tuesday quoted president Giancarlo Abete as saying that "the opinion of FIGC is that Italy will finish the qualification with the current line-up.
Beckham fears Capelo will axe him from England World Cup squadSeptember 8th, 2009 LONDON - Football star David Beckham fears coach Fabio Capello could axe him from England's squad for the World Cup finals. The Three Lions will book their place in South Africa with a win over Croatia at Wembley tomorrow.
Bradley picks mostly unchanged roster for US's next 2 qualifiersAugust 28th, 2009 Bradley picks roster for US's next 2 qualifiersCHICAGO — U.S. coach Bob Bradley chose a mostly unchanged roster for World Cup qualifiers against El Salvador on Sept.
England good enough to win 2010 FIFA World Cup: John TerryAugust 12th, 2009 LONDON - England and Chelsea FC captain John Terry has said the national team is good enough to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Speaking on the eve of England's first game of the season, tonight's friendly in Holland, Terry said: "If we play like we are, we can't rule ourselves out of winning the World Cup."
According to The Sun, under Fabio Capello, Terry and his Three Lions teammates firmly believe they can lift football's biggest prize in South Africa next July.
England coach Capello has a goalkeeping crisis on his handsAugust 11th, 2009 LONDON - England football coach Fabio Capello has a goalkeeping crisis on his hands with first choice David James out with a shoulder injury and stand-bye Manchester United keeper Ben Foster out of tomorrow night's clash in Holland after getting injured in the Community Shield against Chelsea. According to The Sun, Capello is now looking to West Ham's Robert Green who impressed in the end of season World Cup qualifiers.
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