Tag Archives: world cup

Tue, Nov 8 2011
Ding Ning’s the One to Beat

Ding Ning’s the One to Beat

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China’s Ding Ning in action during the finals of the Volkswagen 2011 Women’s World Cup.) She’s not part of China’s 2012 Olympic team yet, but World No.2 Ding Ning certainly boosted her selection... 

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Mon, Jul 19 2010
Wake Me Up When World Cup Ends

Wake Me Up When World Cup Ends

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From empty stadiums, lack of goals, disappearing star players to a dull finale, this World Cup has failed to excite. Has football gone to sleep? If the exaltation and praises of every football fan surrounding... 

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Wed, Jul 14 2010
Rewrite History. Captain your team.

Rewrite History. Captain your team.

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Captain Your Team- Rewrite the 2010 World Cup (PS3 Virtual Tournament) “Some people believe football is a matter of life and death… it is much, much more important than that,” – Bill Shankly The... 

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Sun, Jul 11 2010
World Cup Final Preview: A Tale of Two Nations

World Cup Final Preview: A Tale of Two Nations

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Like the Roman and Greek gods and goddesses, the World Cup final sees two nations of football gods who share a similar history and a difference in style If there were indeed a pantheon of gods playing... 

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Tue, Jul 6 2010
2010 World Cup Referees: Simply Horrendous or Mere Scapegoats?

2010 World Cup Referees: Simply Horrendous or Mere Scapegoats?

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By Nigel Low USA’s Clint Dempsey protesting against Koman Coulibaly after the disallowed goal Mention the names Koman Coulibaly, Jorge Larrionda and Roberto Rosetti to some fans of the World Cup,... 

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Thu, Jul 1 2010
Beginning of an End

Beginning of an End

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After more than 20 days and 50 matches, this World Cup 2010 edition nestled in the heart of the pulsating and thriving African continent is just waking up from its slumber and getting started. Shambolic... 

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Tue, Jun 15 2010
5 Reasons Why You Will Love The Jabulani Ball

5 Reasons Why You Will Love The Jabulani Ball

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The Adidas Jabulani has come under intense scrutiny from goalkeepers around the world. However, The UrbanWire begs to differ. 1) 11 colours The 11 vibrant colours capture the outer facade of Johannesburg’s... 

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Wed, Jun 2 2010
Time for Africa to keep Wavin’ their Flag?

Time for Africa to keep Wavin’ their Flag?

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The official song for the World Cup 2010 is Wavin’ Flag if you ask Coca-Cola, and Waka-Waka if FIFA has its say. Which do you prefer? It can be billed as the clash of David versus Goliath. In the red... 

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Mon, May 24 2010
Nike Revives Old School Football

Nike Revives Old School Football

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The new Nike Players Lounge at Wisma Nike Gone are the days when you had to duck under the void deck to “illegally” hone your skills to be the next big thing in football. “The ‘No Football’... 

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