Zinedine Zidane made an appearance at France’s training camp on Wednesday to help coach Laurent Blanc restore the beleaguered national team’s confidence following its poor performance at the World Cup. (more…)
Archive for September 1st, 2010
FIFA Visit Portugal World Cup Venues
September 1st, 2010 by Editor
A FIFA delegation is examining locations in northern Portugal which are part of the country’s joint bid with Spain to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup. (more…)
Spurs Sign Van Der Vaart
September 1st, 2010 by Editor
English Premier League club Tottenham were allowed to sign Rafael van der Vaart from Real Madrid on Wednesday after their last-ditch move for the Dutch playmaker on deadline day. (more…)
STRANGE:Holyfield Wants Haye,Klitschkos
September 1st, 2010 by Editor
Evander Holyfield wants to fight heavyweight champions David Haye and Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko. (more…)
Sutter Dumps England For Swiss
September 1st, 2010 by Editor
Born and raised in England, Scott Sutter is sure he made the right choice by opting to play international football for his father’s native Switzerland. (more…)
Germany Face Belgium on Friday
September 1st, 2010 by Editor
After earning plaudits around the globe for its attractive play at this year’s World Cup, Germany opens its qualifying campaign for the 2012 European Championship at Belgium on Friday. (more…)
Ballack Still German’s Captain
September 1st, 2010 by Editor
Michael Ballack will remain Germany captain but he must regain his pre-injury form to earn his place on the team, coach Joachim Loew said Wednesday. (more…)
Calabar Fans to Miss Etuhu Sunday
September 1st, 2010 by Editor
Keen South South Nigerian fans, who were interested in watching their combative midfield hero, Dickson Etuhu on Sunday during the Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Madagascar will have to forget it for now. (more…)
Spain Begin Defence of Euro Title
September 1st, 2010 by Editor
Qualifying for the 2012 European Championship begins in earnest Friday when defending champion Spain and three-time winner Germany lead the continent’s traditional powers into action. (more…)
Peter Crouch Injury Taunts Capello
September 1st, 2010 by Editor
Fabio Capello suffered another injury blow on Wednesday as Peter Crouch was ruled out of the Euro 2012 qualifers against Bulgaria and Switzerland with a back injury. (more…)