World Cup 2010 South Africa

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World Cup 2010 results on opening day, host South Africa drew 1-1 with Mexico in a thrilling game, while France struggled to 0-0 draw against 10-man Uruguay in an uninspiring match.

Today's matches: S. Korea versus Greece, Argentina meets Nigeria, and England takes on the U.S. telecast live on local television at 18:30, 21:00, 1:30 hour respectively.

-- The Nation 2010-06-12

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Phuket bars stay open late for World Cup matches

Patong's Soi Bangla was buzzing with activity last night at the start of play in the 2010 World Cup.

Two foreign revelers enjoy the football action at the Kangaroo Bar, which is a favorite with Australian tourists who have come to the island to watch the tournament.

PHUKET: -- On opening day of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, host South Africa drew 1-1 with Mexico in a thrilling game, while France struggled to 0-0 draw against 10-man Uruguay in an uninspiring match.

Bars in Patong have been allowed to stay open later than the normal 2am closing time, and many people lined the bars along Soi Bangla late into the night to take in all the action.

Day 2 matches: S. Korea versus Greece at 6:30pm, Argentina meets Nigeria at 9pm and England takes on the US at 1:30am.

For in depth coverage straight from the FIFA website click here.

For a wall chart to track when all the games will be played in local time, pick up a copy of the Phuket Gazette on newsstands now.

-- Phuket Gazette 2010-06-12

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WORLD CUP 2010

Brazil have to leave God on the bench

JOHANNESBURG: -- Because of FIFA's new regulation Brazil's traditional 12th man will have to stay on the bench during the 2010 World Cup.

"They have asked that we obey the rules," Brazil's press officer Rodrigo Paiva told German Press Agency dpa in reference to the new control on players showing political or religious messages on their shirts.

The incident that brought about the new rule came in the final of last season's Confederations Cup when Brazil captain Lucio took his players into the centre-circle of Ellis Park in Johannesburg to pray after Brazil's 3-2 win over the United States.

The president of the Danish Football Federation Jim Stjerne Hansen protested to FIFA arguing that: "There is no place for religion in football. Just as we do not permit any political messages, religious ones should also be excluded."

Brazil were not punished, but a source close to FIFA told dpa that they wanted to moderate this type of display of faith.

"What Brazil did gave FIFA a new problem. It was not strictly against the rules but it was perhaps against the spirit of the rules," they said.

In Germany 2006, the influence of the so-called Athletes for Christ in the Brazil squad seemed to be balanced out by the playboy antics of Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Adriano whose temples of preference are normally the discos.

But after coach Carlos Dunga got rid of Ronaldo and friends there was no stopping the more pious members of the squad.

Assistant coach Jorginho is among the leaders of the Athletes of Christ. The group of six players also includes Kaka and captain Lucio.

One source from the Brazil camp said that the five-times winners of the World Cup will obey the new regulations but if they go on to win the tournament then there will be "no way of stopping another outpouring of religious fervour".

-- The Nation 2010-06-12

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Footie fever off the pitch

By The Nation on Sunday

Bangkok's leading stores gear up for the Fifa World Cup

Get into the spirit of the Fifa World Cup 2010 by dressing yourself and your home in the colours of your favourite team - or teams. The city's shopping centres and flagship stores are all offering attractive merchandises guaranteed to thrill footie fans. Until July 18, you'll find stacks of colourful goodies by well known brands from tees to sneakers and caps and mugs, inspired by national flags, maps and even animals.

Siam Centre and Siam Discovery give you the chance to show who you are supporting while making a fashion statement at the same time.

The main attractions are the yellow-green jackets, t-shirts, pants and caps, devoted to the Brazil team. Celebrated fashion house Jaspal offers a range of white tees and polo shirts, featuring Italy's and England's symbols as well as the national flags of Spain and Portugal.

Adidas has launches a collection of Predator X Black 4 sneakers and football shirts for South African, French and Argentina fans. Check out Puma for "King Final" and "V1.10 IFG" sneakers as well as football.

Carry your enthusiasm over into the living room with a visit to the popular Loft store, where you'll find new lines of mugs, clocks, mobile straps, key chains and magnets, inspired by cartoons and national flags

And don't forget the "Discover World Match 2010. For every Bt500 spent, you'll get a lucky draw coupon and could win the package tour for the final match of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and adventure Safari.

The shopping malls are open daily from 10am to 9pm. For more information, call (02) 658 1000.

1. Nike's yellow Brazil Team cap sells for Bt590.

2. A yellow-green jacket by Nike with a Brazil national flag goes for Bt3,050.

3. Jaspal presents a white T-shirt, featuring a lion and England's flag for Bt695.

4. Adidas Predator Black 4 sneakers cost Bt6,990.

5. Puma's V1.10 IFG sneakers are priced at Bt6,995.

6. Kick the time with Loft's new footballer clocks at Bt550 apiece.

7. Footballer mobile straps are available at Loft for Bt195 apiece.

Also until July 18, Fifa exclusive retailer Sports Mall is offering a limited edition of World Cup 2010 sporting merchandise including colourful bottles, CD bags, glass sets, towels, coin banks and bags, and of course, the loveable Zakumi mascot.

Leading footwear brands have also released new designs and footballers of every level will be delighted with the best-selling Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 soccer shoes, whose designs support the Japanese, English and South African teams. Other soccer shoes include Nike Total 90 Laser III Neptune, Diadora DF 1534 GY for Brazil fans and Asics DS Light.

Fashionistas can check out the latest designs in clothes and accessories put out by famous labels. Among then are South Africa 2010 tees in black, red, green and blue, Nike's Brazil World Cup 2010 Away jerseys made from Dry Fit technology and colourful Umbro World Cup Team sandals featuring maps of Brazil, France, Germany and Italy.

The latest collections are available at Sports Mall in The Emporium, Siam Paragon and all branches of The Mall. For more details, call (02) 310 1000.

1. The Zakumi coin bank costs Bt999.

2. Kick the goals from your sofa with these Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 soccer sneakers, yours for Bt5,900.

3. Blue Nike Total 90 Laser III Neptune sneakers sell for Bt2,300.

4. A white South Africa 2010 polo shirt goes for Bt599.

5. Umbro World Cup team sandals sell for Bt295 a pair.

6. Nike's Brasil supporter soccer ball has a price tag of Bt690.

7. A set of South Africa 2010 glasses costs Bt199.

Robinson welcomes the World Cup tournament with an eye-catching of cute collectible items and IT gadgets. The highlights include Pooh dolls, ceramic mugs, caps, computer mice, bottles, CD bags, Zakumi figures and T-shirts.

The department store is open daily from 10am to 10pm. Call (02) 248 2626-35.

1. A ceramic mug with Zakumi sells for Bt85.

2. Two Pooh bears wearing Holland and Brazil team shirts priced at Bt325 apiece.

3. A World Cup mouse comes in white and green for Bt295

4. A collection of white towels with the Zakumi images range in price from Bt60 to Bt395.

5. A white cap with a message "South Africa FIFA World Cup 2010" costs Bt295.

6. Wisher Toys Zakumi has a price tag of Bt1,295.

7. A white SNAP white tee features many national flags, ranging from Bt199 to Bt275.

-- The Nation 2010-06-13

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World Cup 2010 results

World Cup 2010 results overnight: South Korea defeated former Euro champ Greece 2-0, Argentina beat Nigeria 1-0 and England drew U.S. 1-1

Today's matches: Algeria meets Slovenia at 18:30 hr., Serbia takes on Ghana at 21:00 and Germany to face Australia at 1:30 hr. Monday.

-- The Nation 2010-06-13

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World Cup 2010 results

Germany thrash Australia 4-0; Ghana beat Serbia 1-0; Slovenia beat Algeria 1-0 on late goal over 10-man Algeria.

Three-time champions Germany fired out a warning to World Cup challengers with a comprehensive 4-0 dismantling of Australia in their opening Group D match.

The Germans totally dominated Australia. The victory leaves Germany atop of Group D, Slovenia beat Algeria on late

-- The Nation 2010-06-16

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World cup results

World cup results overnight: Italy drew Paraguay 1-1, Japan beat Cameroon 1-0, while Netherlands beat Denmark 2-0.

-- The Nation 2010-06-16

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New Zealand 1-1 Slovakia

World Cup 2010 Tuesday 6:30 p.m. match result: New Zealand 1-1 Slovakia.

Ivory Coast to meet Portugal at 9 p.m. tonight; Brazil will take on North Korea at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday.

-- The Nation 2010-06-15

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World Cup: Brazil beat N. Korea 2-1

Highly rated Brazil defeated North Korea 2-1.

Ivory Coast held Portugal to a goaless draw, while New Zealand came from behind to drew Slovakia 1-1 near the end of the game.

-- The Nation 2010-06-16

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World Cup: Uruguay beats host S.Africa 3-0

Host South Africa chances of proceeding into the second round were dimmed when they lost 3-0 to Uruguay early Thursday.

South Africa's Brazilian coach Carlos Alberto Parreira slammed the referee for his side lost.

In the other matches, one of the favorites, Spain lost to underdog Switzerland 0-1, while Chile beat Honduras 1-0.

-- The Nation 2010-06-17

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World Cup: Mexico, Greece, Argentina win

France on brink of exit from the World Cup after a 2-0 loss to Mexico, while Greece kept its hopes alive with a 2-1 win over Nigeria 2-1. Argentina outplayed South Korea 4-1.

-- The Nation 2010-06-18

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World Cup results

World Cup results overnight: Tootless England drew Algeria 0-0 Algeria, while Slovenia drew 2-2 with USA in an entertaining match. Underdog Serbia beat favoured Germany 1-0.

Saturday's matches: Netherlands to meet Japan, Ghana versus Australia, Denmark takes on Cameroon.

-- The Nation 2010-06-19

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World Cup results

World Cup results overnight: Denmark defeated Cameroon 2-1, Ghana drew 1-1 with Australia, while Netherlands beat Japan 1-0.

Today's matches: Slovakia to meet Paraguay, Italy versus New Zealand, Brazil to take on Ivory Coast.

-- The Nation 2010-06-20

Edited June 24, 2010 by cdnvic
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World Cup results

World Cup: Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1, proceeds to second round.

Italy drew 1-1 with New Zealand, while Paraguay defeated Slovakia 2-0.

Today's matches: Portugal versus North Korea,Chile to meet Switzerland, and Spain to take on Honduras.

-- The Nation 2010-06-21

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World Cup results

World Cup results overnight: Spain beat Honduras 2-0; Chile defeated Switzerland 1-0, Portugal thrashed North Korea 7-0.

-- The Nation 2010-06-22

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World Cup: S.Korea,Argentina,Uruguay,Mexico in last 16

World Cup results overnight: S.Africa beat France 2-1, Uruguay defeated Mexico 1-0, Argentina beat Greece 2-0, South Korea drew 2-2 with Nigeria.

South Korea progressed to the second round of the World Cup after a 2-2 draw with Nigeria behind Group B leader Argentina who beat Greece 2-0 to remain unbeaten. Nigeria and Greece were eliminated in Group B.

Uruguay and Mexico advance to last 16 as winners of Group A after a 1-0 win over fellow qualifiers Mexico. France and South Africa were eliminated in Group A

-- The Nation 2010-06-23

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World Cup: Germany, England, U.S. win

World Cup results overnight: Germany defeated Ghana 1-0; Australia beat Serbia 2-1, England beat Slovenia 1-0; U.S. downed Algeria 1-0.

The U.S. tops Group C, followed by England who will next meet Germany, the leader of Group D.

-- The Nation 2010-06-24

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World Cup results

World Cup results overnight: Paraguay drew New Zealand 0-0; Slovakia defeated Italy 3-2; Netherlands beat Cameroon 2-1, while Japan got a 3-1 win over Denmark.

The Netherlands, Japan, Paraguay and Slovakia proceeded to the second round.

-- The Nation 2010-06-25

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World Cup results

World Cup results overnight: Spain beat Chile 2-1, Swiss 0-0 Honduras, Portugal 0-0 Brazil, Ivory Coast defeated North Korea 3-0.

Portugal, Brazil draw, both advance to the second round of the World Cup after 0-0 draw in their final Group G game.

Spain, Chile qualified to the next round for Group H.

The Swiss played a goalless draw with Honduras and fell short on four points.

Spain booked a date with Portugal on Tuesday in a last 16 match at Cape Town while Chile will meet five-time champions Brazil on Monday at Johannesburg's Ellis Park.

-- The Nation 2010-06-26

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World Cup results

World Cup results overnight: Uruguay beat South Korea 2-1, while Ghana defeated the U.S. 2-1 in extra-time.

Uruguay and Ghana advanced to the second round of 16 teams.

-- The Nation 2010-06-27

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World Cup: Argentina beats Mexico 3-1

Argentina proceeded to the quarter-final round with a 3-1 win over Mexico to join Germany who earlier defeated England 4-1.

Carlos Tevez scored two goals and Gonzalo Higuain added a goal for Argentina.

-- The Nation 2010-06-28

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World Cup: Germany beat England 4-1

Germany defeated England 4-1 on Sunday's round of 16 World Cup in South Africa to proceed to round of last eight teams.

Klose scored the first goal for Germany 20 minute into the first half, followed by Podolski at the 32nd minute of the first half, and Mueller at 67th and 70th in the second half.

England's Upson headed in a goal for England, 37th minute in the first half.

England's Frank Lampard actually scored a second goal for England as his shot did crossed the goal mouth's line, but bounced backwards out.

Lampard's goal was disallowed by the referee who failed to see it.

-- The Nation 2010-06-28

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World Cup: Brazil , Netherlands win

World cup results overnight: Brazil defeated Chile 3-0 while the Netherlands beat Slovakia 2-1.

Brazil and Netherlands will meet in the quarter-final round this Friday.

-- The Nation 2010-06-29

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World Cup: Paraguay and Spain into Qtr-final round

World cup results overnight: Paraguay beat Japan on penalty 5-3 after 0-0 draw in regular time, while Spain defeated Portual 1-0.

Paraguay and Spain were the two last teams to proceed into the quarter-final round of World Cup 2010.

-- The Nation 2010-06-30

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World Cup results: Netherlands 2 Brazil 1; Uruguay 1 Ghana 1 (after extra time, Uruguay win 4-2 on penalties) /MCOT

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Hollywood socialite Paris Hilton is arrested after World Cup match in South Africa

Hollywood socialite Paris Hilton was arrested after World Cup match in South Africa on Friday on suspicion of marijuana possession but subsequently released without charge

-- TNA 2010-07-03

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World Cup results and fixtures

Johannesburg - World Cup results and fixtures

(kickofftimes in GMT).

Quarter-finals

Friday, July 2

in Port Elizabeth Netherlands - Brazil 2-1 (0-1)

in Johannesburg Uruguay - Ghana 1-1 (0-1)*

*Uruguaywin 4-2 on penalties

Saturday, July 3

1400 in Cape Town Argentina - Germany

1830 in Johannesburg Paraguay - Spain

Semi-finals

Tuesday, July 6

830 in Cape Town Netherlands - Uruguay

Wednesday, July 7

1830 in Durban Argentina/Germany - Paraguay/Spain

Match for third place

Saturday, July 10

1830 in Port Elizabeth Loser SF1 - Loser SF2

Final

Sunday, July 11

1830 in Johannesburg Winner SF1 - Winner SF2

-- The Nation 2010-07-03

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45% more Bangkokians predict 2010 FIFA World Cup champion

BANGKOK: -- Some 44.9 per cent more people living in the Thai capital of Bangkok have joined a contest organised mostly by newspapers to predict who will emerge winner of the 2010 FIFA World Cup being held in South Africa compared to the previous World Cup four years ago, according to a report issued by Kasikorn Research Centre.

The leading think tank conducted a survey between June 4-18 and found that 2.58 million people in Bangkok predicted who would be their favourite teams in the 2010 FIFA World Cup compared to 1.78 million for the previous World Cup 2006 in Germany.

The sharp increase in those interested in making a prediction resulted from a growing Bangkok population and the telecast live of matches from South Africa to Thailand which is not too late for viewers here, it said.

The 2010 FIFA World Cup began June 11 and is scheduled to end on July 11.

Expenses involving the prediction which is organised by several local media, newspaper and firms totaled approximately Bt965 million, the report said. Most expenses went to postal cards.

The increase in the number of people vying for prizes which will be given away to those who made the winning predictions will benefit companies and products which are sponsors for the event, the report said.

Besides that their images will be boosted further, it added. (MCOT online news)

-- TNA 2010-07-03

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World Cup results and fixtures

Johannesburg - World Cup results and fixtures (kickoff times in GMT).

Quarter-finals

Friday, July 2

In Port Elizabeth Netherlands - Brazil 2-1 (0-1)

In Johannesburg Uruguay - Ghana 1-1 (0-1, 1-1)

Uruguay win 4-2 on penalties

Saturday, July 3

1400 in Cape Town Argentina - Germany 0-4 (0-1)

1830 in Johannesburg Paraguay - Spain 0-1

Semi-finals

Tuesday, July 6

1830 in Cape Town Netherlands - Uruguay

Wednesday, July 7

1830 in Durban Germany - Spain

Match for third place

Saturday, July 10

1830 in Port Elizabeth Loser SF1 - Loser SF2

Final

Sunday, July 11

1830in Johannesburg Winner SF1 - Winner SF2

-- The Nation 2010-07-04

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Germany crush hapless Argentina, Spain edge past Paraguay

JOHANNESBURG: -- Germany ended Diego Maradona's dream of leading Argentina to World Cup glory in emphatic fashion with a 4-0 win while Spain squeaked past Paraguay 1-0 in Saturday's quarter- final action.

Argentina had impressed in their first four games in South Africa but against stronger opponents their defensive frailties were cruelly exposed and Maradona hinted strongly that he would now quit as head coach.

"I'm going to be 50 on October 30th, and this is the hardest thing I've had to go thorough because I'm in front of so many good players and good people," he said after the loss in Cape Town.

"It's like a knock-out punch from Muhammad Ali, and I don't have the strength to do anything. It wasn't the ending we'd hoped for, but I believe that whoever comes in next will have to continue on the same path because it's the path the Argentines want."

His opposite number Joachim Loew will now takes his team to Durban where they face Spain on Wednesday after they beat Paraguay in Johannesburg in Saturday's other quarter-final.

David Villa scored the only goal of the match for the European champions in the 83rd minute at Johannesburg's Ellis Park Stadium. It was his fifth goal, putting him atop the scorer's list.

The game featured a Paraguay goal which was disallowed and two missed penalties within three minutes, the second which Spain's Xabi Alonso converted but had to re-take and was blocked.

Germany have refound the form that saw them sweep Australia aside in their opening group game and they tore Argentina apart with goals from Thomas Mueller, Arne Friedrich and two by Miroslav Klose.

Klose's second goal, a minute from time, was his 14th World Cup goal, equalling the German record of Gerd Mueller. He now has 51 goals in 100 games and has fully justified the faith shown in him by the German head coach.

Klose ranks second on the 2010 scoring list behind Villa with four goals along with team-mate Thomas Mueller, Argentina's Gonzalo Higuain, the Netherlands' Wesley Sneijder and Slovakia's Robert Vittek.

Klose got the goals but it was midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger who earned FIFA Man of the Match with an inspired display of leadership. He also set up the first goal for Mueller with a free- kick and crossed for the third.

"We played very well. I am very proud of the team. The early goal was decisive for us. We are strong enough to go further," said Schweinsteiger.

"The team is very young. What we lack in experience we make up for in audacity and a carefree approach."

It was an amazing result for the Germans, who had destroyed their other old enemy England 4-1 in the previous round.

The only downside was a booking for Mueller on the 35th minute, which puts the young star out for the semi-final.

Spain forward Villa showed his class in a nail-biting victory over Paraguay, scoring the winner seven minutes from tiem.

Pedro's shot was stopped by the left post and the rebound went to Villa, whose drive banged off the far right post and then off the left post for a goal.

Shortly before the break, Nelson Valdez found the back of the net for Paraguay, but the goal was disallowed.

Paraguay were awarded a penalty on the hour mark when Gerard Pique yanked on Cardozo's arm in the area. The Benfica forward took the spot kick, which Spanish keeper Iker Casillas saved.

The Guatemala referee Carlos Batres pointed to the spot for Spain on their next counter attack, and Xabi Alonso converted by lofting the ball into the upper left corner. But Batres ruled a Spanish player had encroached into the area and Alonso had to re-take the penalty.

Paraguay keeper Justo Villar stopped the second attempt and took down Cesc Fabregas when he tried to hit the rebound, but Batres did not award another spot kick.

Casillas was not convinced with his team's showing.

"We didn't play that well. We did not have a lot of chances and it was kind of a lucky goal that led us to the victory," he said before praising Germany.

"They are a great teams, probably the best team in the World Cup. They knocked out some great teams in England and Argentina, and that with 4-1 and 4-0 results. Respect. I expect a huge game," said Casillas.

-- The Nation 2010-07-04