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Op-Ed: Keeping the women's soccer buzz going

Thanks to the efforts of ESPN, we were all treated to a sensational sporting event in the FIFA Women's World Cup of Soccer. The world was abuzz with the accomplishments of the US Women's National Team. How do we keep that buzz going?

In the Media by Jimmy Reilly

Japan wins women's World Cup 3-1

Japan won the Women's World Cup in a suspenseful penalty shootout against the United States, after both sides were tied 2-2 during the last stretches of the final game in Frankfurt, Germany.

In the Media by Alexandra Christopoulos

Philippine Azkals stuns Sri Lanka's Brave Reds in world cup game

Philippine football team, popularly known as Azkals, barged into the second round of qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup by beating Sri Lanka Brave Reds Sunday at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium in Manila.

In the Media by Leo Reyes

Lionel Messi: from little flea to soccer planetary stardom

Buenos Aires - The skillful striker of the Argentina national soccer team playing today against Nigeria has overcome physical limitations to become one of the highest ranking contemporary footballers and one of the all-time great exponents of the game.

In the Media by Igor I. Solar

Op-Ed: Football fever hits Cape Town (photo essay)

With three weeks to go before the kick-off of the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, Cape Town is gearing up for the sports fiesta of the century.

In the Media by Miriam Mannak - 3 comments

The soccer World Cup buck stops in Germany and Switzerland

With a month to go before the first whistle blows for the 2010 Soccer World Cup, the bulk of the insurance buck for the games stops in Germany and Switzerland.

In the Media by Sharon Davis

Nando's chicken negotiating to supply World Cup fan parks

South African chicken franchise chain Nando's is in last minute negotiations to supply food to soccer fans at the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup fan parks after official World Cup sponsor McDonald’s decided not to exercise its right to supply food.

In the Media by Sharon Davis

Somali group planned to bomb US targets in South Africa

Weeks after the US shut down embassies and consulates across South Africa for several days, local media said the closures followed a threat by a Somali group to blow up US targets in the rainbow nation and to disrupt the 2010 World Cup.

In the Media by Miriam Mannak - 1 comment

World Cup strike in South Africa comes to an end

The construction workers’ strike in South Africa has ended. It was feared the strike might affect the completion time of stadia for the FIFA soccer world cup in 2010.

In the Media by Christopher Szabo

S. African Soccer World Cup Venues Threatened As Workers Strike

Thousands of construction workers in South Africa have gone on strike demanding better wages. The strike affects a number of projects related to the FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup.

In the Media by Christopher Szabo

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Canada to play World Cup soccer qualifiers in Toronto

Canada will plays its next round of home World Cup soccer qualifiers at Toronto's BMO Field.

Canadian soccer women seek redemption vs. France

The 2012 edition of the Cyprus Cup final has a redemptive feel to it as Canada will be taking on France, the side that humiliated Canada 4-0 the last time they met at last summer's World Cup in Germany.

Modernizing Brazil bulldozes its slums and soccer's shrine

For Brazilians, Maracana has always been the people's stadium, built purposely right in the middle of some of Rio's poorest neighborhoods. Now it is being "gentrified" for the World Cup and Brazil's poor are feeling left out of the celebrations.

Faking injuries on soccer field could jeopardize treatment

Faking injuries on the pitch could jeopardize treatment for players, who suffer cardiac arrest and other life threatening conditions, World Cup final referee Howard Webb told a FIFA medical conference.

Euro Cup boycott threats grow over jailed Ukraine politician

The failing health of jailed Ukraine opposition politician Yulia Tymoshenko has led European leaders like German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Dutch foreign minister to consider boycotting the Euro Cup 2012 soccer tournament, which is being co-hosted by Ukraine and Poland and begins June 8.