Monday, March 31, 2014
Spain's Victor Valdés to Miss World Cup 2014
Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes is expected to be sidelined for seven months after a successful surgery on his right knee. He will miss the World Cup in Brazil in June. Valdés underwent surgery in Germany after he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during Barça's 3-0 win over Celta Vigo on 26 March after landing awkwardly while saving a free-kick.
The Guardian reported that Valdés is likely to have played his last game for Barça. The goalkeeper plans to leave the Camp Nou at the end of his contract in June.
Valdés has played 535 games for Barça with six La Liga (Spanish first division) titles and three UEFA Champions League titles and was also part of the Spain squad who won the 2010 World Cup and 2012 European Championship.
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Death Toll Rises in World Cup Stadium Construction
A Brazilian construction worker died after falling at the Sao Paulo stadium where the football World Cup is due to start on 12 June, BBC News reported. This is the third death at the new stadium after two workers were killed when a crane collapsed last November. It was the eighth death at World Cup venues so far.
Fabio Hamilton da Cruz fell about 25ft (8m) while helping install temporary seats at the Itaquerao stadium construction company. He was pronounced dead just before he was expected to undergo surgery.
Brazil promised that all twelve stadiums would be ready by the end of last year but only six were completed by the scheduled date. Construction was already behind schedule because of the damage caused by the earlier accident in November.
Read more about the tragic death:
Friday, March 28, 2014
Hiddink to Return as Netherlands Head Coach
The 67-year-old Guus Hiddink will return as head coach of Netherlands national team on Aug. 1 this year. He will succeed Louis van gaal after the World Cup in Brazil.
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| Guus Hiddink © Wikipedia |
Hiddink, in a press release, stated "I consider it as an honor to return as national team coach," He added "With Danny Blind and Ruud van Nistelrooy we have a solid team with a lot of football knowledge and experience."
Netherlands will go against Spain, Chile and Australia under Group B in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.Click here for the schedule.
Read more: http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/article_xinhua.aspx?id=209297
Read more: http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/article_xinhua.aspx?id=209297
Thursday, March 27, 2014
EA Sports 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Game Modes
EA Sports has revealed a new video for 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil featuring ten game modes, including some old favorites and brand new additions, both online and offline.
The game will feature 203 national teams, 7,469 players, 19 officially licensed managers, and 21 new stadiums including all 12 stadiums hosting this year's World Cup matches.
2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil will launch on April 15 in North America and April 17 in Europe and beyond, exclusively on PS3 and Xbox 360.
Watch the video below:
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Online Campaigns to Relocate the 2018 World Cup From Russia
Two separate petitions on Change.org urge FIFA to change the venue of the 2018 World Cup. The 2018 FIFA World Cup is set to take place in Russia on year 2018. One petition is started in the U.S. which, as of writing, has 49,000 votes. Another one is started in the U.K. which also has 49,000 votes.
Pink News reported that the two petitions are urging FIFA to take into account Russia’s recently introduced anti-gay law, as well as military actions in the Ukraine, and revoke the right of the country to host the World Cup in 2018.
Read more about the campaigns:
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/03/25/campaigns-demand-fifa-relocates-2018-world-cup-russia-due-anti-gay-law/
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Steven Gerrard Bans Wife, Wants No Distraction
England's captain Steven Gerrard banned his wife and kids from traveling with him to Brazil for the FIFA World Cup 2014. He has reportedly branded player' wives and girlfriends 'a distraction'.
According to the Daily Star, Gerrard said that as a result of the bombing out in 2006, he preferred his family to be away from him during the 2010 World Cup so that he could focus on trying to get his form right adding that he would do the same again in Brazil.
England's last World Cup title was way back in 1966 which was also their first.
Their first match in the World Cup is against Italy on June 14. Click here for the match schedule.
England's last World Cup title was way back in 1966 which was also their first.
Their first match in the World Cup is against Italy on June 14. Click here for the match schedule.
Monday, March 24, 2014
Approved Sanctions on Russia Would Send Israel to World Cup in Brazil
Israel would participate in the World Cup 2014 in Brazil this June if FIFA heeds the suggestion of U.S. senators Mark Kirk and Dan Coates to santion Russia over its Crimea actions.
The two senators urged FIFA Chairman Sepp Blatter to suspend Russia from the World Cup as punishment for its takeover of Crimea.If the sanctions get approved, Israel would replace Russia.
“In light of Russia’s military occupation of a sovereign Ukraine, we respectfully ask that you urgently convene an emergency session of FIFA to consider suspending Russia’s membership in FIFA, stripping Russia of the right to host the 2018 World Cup, and denying the Russian National Team the right to participate in the upcoming 2014 World Cup in Brazil,” the senators’ letter said.
Read more: http://www.jpost.com/Sports/Approved-soccer-sanctions-on-Russian-would-send-Israel-to-World-Cup-346277
The two senators urged FIFA Chairman Sepp Blatter to suspend Russia from the World Cup as punishment for its takeover of Crimea.If the sanctions get approved, Israel would replace Russia.
“In light of Russia’s military occupation of a sovereign Ukraine, we respectfully ask that you urgently convene an emergency session of FIFA to consider suspending Russia’s membership in FIFA, stripping Russia of the right to host the 2018 World Cup, and denying the Russian National Team the right to participate in the upcoming 2014 World Cup in Brazil,” the senators’ letter said.
Read more: http://www.jpost.com/Sports/Approved-soccer-sanctions-on-Russian-would-send-Israel-to-World-Cup-346277
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Shakira Records Second Official Song for FIFA World Cup 2014
Shakira has recorded a second official song for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Brazil. The Colombian star, who is reportedly obsessed with football, has written the lyrics of the second official song 'La La La', a reworked version of her new song 'Dare'.
Shakira is dating Spain defender Gerard Pique.
Here's the song:
Shakira is dating Spain defender Gerard Pique.
Here's the song:
Friday, March 21, 2014
Bosnia and Herzegovina To Wear Adidas Kit in World Cup Debut
On its FIFA World Cup debut, the Bosnia and Herzegovina team will wear Adidas kit after an agreement with the German sportswear giant. Starting on June 1, Adidas will supply the kit for the debutants.
Adidas is now the supplier for 9 out of 32 teams in the World Cup. Below is the breakdown of the kit suppliers:
Nike:
Adidas:
Puma:
Others:
Bosnia and Herzegovina will wear the new kit for the first time on June 3 in a friendly against Mexico in Chicago. It is currently 17th in Fifa’s world rankings.
Bosnia will play against Argentina, Iran and Nigeria in Group F of the World Cup 2014 in Brazil.
Nike:
- Brazil
- Australia
- Croatia
- England
- France
- Greece
- Netherlands
- Portugal
- South Korea
- United States
Adidas:
- Argentina
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Colombia
- Germany
- Japan
- Mexico
- Nigeria
- Russia
- Spain
Puma:
- Algeria
- Cameroon
- Chile
- Ghana
- Italy
- Ivory Coast
- Switzerland
- Uruguay
Others:
- Belgium (Burrda Sports)
- Costa Rica (Lotto)
- Ecuador (Marathon Sports)
- Honduras (Joma)
- Iran (Uhlsport)
Bosnia and Herzegovina will wear the new kit for the first time on June 3 in a friendly against Mexico in Chicago. It is currently 17th in Fifa’s world rankings.
Bosnia will play against Argentina, Iran and Nigeria in Group F of the World Cup 2014 in Brazil.
Thursday, March 20, 2014
One-of-a-Kind World Cup Experience for the Partially-sighted and Blind Fans
FIFA and the Brazil 2014 Local Organising Committee (LOC) will pioneer an audio match commentary service in four stadiums on the World Cup in Brazil. This is to enhance the experience for the partially-sighted and blind fans who will be there to experience the FIFA fever. A training seminar was held for the commentators who volunteered for the event. FIFA's official website reported that the commentary will have greater emphasis on describing what is going on in the match.
Aimed at enhancing the experience of attending matches for partially-sighted and blind fans, FIFA and the Brazil 2014 Local Organising Committee (LOC) are providing a pioneering audio match commentary service in four stadiums at this summer’s World Cup. On Wednesday, in Rio de Janeiro’s famous Estadio Maracana, a training seminar was held for the volunteer commentators. The commentators will give emphasis on the visual details, body movements and even facial expressions of the players, coaches, referees and others who are involved.
FIFA Rejects Josip Simunic's Appeal
The FIFA Appeal Committee rejected the appeal by Croatian defender Josip Simunic and upheld the 10-game ban decision rendered by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee last December 12, 2013. According to the FIFA official website, Simunic is banned from entering the confines of the stadiums for those ten matches and also fined CHF 30,000. The sanctions were imposed after he lead the fans in Zagreb in a pro-Nazi chant.
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Croatia will battle against Brazil, Cameroon and Mexico in Group A of the World Cup and will contest the opening game against the hosts on June 12 in Sao Paulo.
Also read:
http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/organisation/footballgovernance/news/newsid=2299915/index.html
Also read:
http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/organisation/footballgovernance/news/newsid=2299915/index.html
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Pikachu is Japan's Mascot for 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
Good news for Pokemon fans! Japan's national soccer team has chosen cute Pikachu for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Pikachu will be there in Brazil to support the Japanese Team which has been known as the "Samurai Blue". The 2014 World Cup will begin on June 12. Japan will be in Group C in the group stages and will go against Greece, Colombia and Côte d'Ivoire. Click here for Group C match schedule.
Lionel Messi is Football's Top Earner
France Football named Lionel Messi as football's top earner with earnings of €41m. Tailing him on the second place is Cristiano Ronaldo with €39.5m. Below is the Top 10 List of Football's top earners.
Football’s Top 10 earners
- Lionel Messi (Barcelona and Argentina) – €41m
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid and Portugal) – €39.5m
- Neymar (Barcelona and Brazil) – €29m
- Wayne Rooney (Manchester United and England) – €24m
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Paris Saint Germain and Sweden) – €23.5m
- Radamel Falcao (AS Monaco and Colombia) - €21.2m
- Sergio Aguero (Manchester City and Argentina) - €19.7m
- Thiago Silva (Paris Saint Germain and Brazil) – €17m
- Eden Hazard (Chelsea and Belgium) – €16.8m
- Franck Ribery (Bayern Munich and France) – €16.5m
FIFA Official Bribed for Qatar World Cup 2022?
Austin "Jack" Warner, former vice president of FIFA, is now facing new allegations that he was bribed to
influence the outcome of the 2022 World Cup bidding. It was reported that he accepted a sum of almost $2 Million from a Qatari firm. Mr. Warner and Qatar's 2022 World Cup organizing committee has repeatedly denied the allegations.
It is understood that the FBI is currently investigating Warner and his alleged connection to the Qatari bid.
Read more about the controversial issue:
influence the outcome of the 2022 World Cup bidding. It was reported that he accepted a sum of almost $2 Million from a Qatari firm. Mr. Warner and Qatar's 2022 World Cup organizing committee has repeatedly denied the allegations.
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| Jack Warner © theguardian.com |
It is understood that the FBI is currently investigating Warner and his alleged connection to the Qatari bid.
Read more about the controversial issue:
- http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/10704290/Qatar-World-Cup-2022-investigation-former-Fifa-vice-president-Jack-Warner-and-family-paid-millions.html
- http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2014/3/18/qatar-denies-allegedbriberyoffifaofficialin2022worldcupbid.html
- http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/damian-collins/fifa-corruption-allegations-qatar-world-cup_b_4987476.html
Welcome to FIFA World Cup Online 2014
Welcome to FIFA World Cup Online 2014. This website is dedicated to provide you all the hottest news on the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. It will be the 20th FIFA World Cup and will take place from June 12 to July 13, 2014. This will be the second time that Brazil has hosted the World Cup (the last time was 1950).
A total of 32 teams from countries around the world will battle it out in 64 matches. Matches will be played in twelve cities across Brazil. Click here for the FIFA 2014 Schedule.
Read more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_FIFA_World_Cup
A total of 32 teams from countries around the world will battle it out in 64 matches. Matches will be played in twelve cities across Brazil. Click here for the FIFA 2014 Schedule.
Read more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_FIFA_World_Cup
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