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Soccer-Passion the key to 2018 World Cup bid, says U.S. head
September 8, 2010The United States bid for the 2018 World Cup could hinge on whether the country's passion for the sport is fully appreciated by the rest of the world, U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati said on Tuesday.
Soccer: Bertos insists there's no World Cup hangover
September 8, 2010All Whites and Wellington Phoenix winger Leo Bertos insists he is not feeling any effects of a World Cup hangover and is determined to prove just that against Sydney FC in their A-League soccer match here on Saturday night.Bertos...
US Soccer chief Gulati explains FIFA inspection process
September 8, 2010World Cup US Soccer president Sunil Gulati gave more of an insight in to the process that FIFA delegates will undertake whilst on tour to inspect the country ahead of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. The USA have bid for both tournaments and are currently under inspection as the sport’s world governing body goes about putting all the pieces together as to who will win the rights to the future World ...
Soccer-Nigeria charges fired soccer chiefs with corruption
September 8, 2010Four former top Nigerian soccer officials were charged with corruption on Tuesday, two months after being sacked following the national team's poor showing at the World Cup in South Africa.
Soccer shootout in Perrysburg
September 8, 2010With a strong showing in this past summer's World Cup in South Africa and a bid by several American cities to host the 2018 Cup, the popularity of soccer continues to grow.
Soccer-Tevez shines as Argentina crush world champions Spain 4-1
September 8, 2010Carlos Tevez laid on two goals and scored one as Argentina beat world champions Spain 4-1 in a friendly at the Monumental stadium on Tuesday.
Soccer-World champions Spain looking for showdown with Brazil
September 8, 2010Spain want to pit their wits as World Cup winners against record five-times champions Brazil, captain Iker Casillas said on Monday.
Soccer-Gilardino breaks drought as Italy hammer Faroes
September 8, 2010World Cup flop Alberto Gilardino scored his first international goal in 11 months to set up Italy's 5-0 drubbing of the Faroe Islands in Euro 2012 qualifying Group C on Tuesday.
Soccer-New Argentina crush world champions Spain 4-1
September 8, 2010* Tevez inspires Argentina to 3-0 halftime lead
U.S. seeks to impress in World Cup bid
September 8, 2010WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- U.S. soccer officials said Tuesday they're going all-out to impress a team of FIFA inspectors assessing the country's bid for a future World Cup. World Cup - FIFA - Soccer - United States - Sports
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