Archive for the ‘Football’ Category

Philippine Azkals about to wind up training in Baguio

The Philippine Azkals football team is about to leave this city after a successful one-week training with local footballers. This was learned from Anthony de Leon, manager of the Baguio Country Club where the nationals stayed. The Azkals were able to play with the local football teams, one match of which caused the recurrence of [...]

Australia not threatened by China’s bid to host FIFA World Cup

Football Federation Australia on Tuesday said it is not threatened by reports China has been preparing to launch a bid to host the World Cup in 2026. “China’s move could dent Australia’s chances of hosting the event in 2022,” The Australian reported on Tuesday. Chinese football officials said they have realized the magnitude of the [...]

Spain beats Germany in 2010 FIFA World Cup

Spain today scripted history by qualifying for their maiden World Cup final since their first appearance 76 years ago with a 1-0 victory over three-time champions Germany to set up a summit clash against the Netherlands here today. Central defender Carles Puyol scored the winner in the 73rd minute, heading home a corner in an [...]

Germany’s World Cup semi-final loss to Spain triggered fan violence in several German cities

Germany’s World Cup semi-final loss to Spain triggered fan violence in several German cities, leading to mass arrests, media reports said here Thursday. In Berlin, at least 52 people were arrested after fans, many of them drunk, scuffled with police at the historic Brandenburg Gate where hundreds of thousands of German football supporters gathered to [...]

Dutch Outplay Cameroon

Match Played On – June 24, 2010 Final Score: Denmark – 2, Netherlands – 1 Dutch Outplay Cameroon In an eventful FIFA – 2010, Group E match between Netherlands and Cameron, Dutch outplayed Cameroon by beating them in a thumping manner. Dutch scored 2 goals in the 36th and 83rd minute of the game. The [...]

Japanese – Too Good For Denmark : FIFA Worldcup Updates

Match Played On – June 24, 2010 Final Score: Japan – 3, Denmark – 1 Japan progressed to the rounds of 16 by defeating Denmark in a convincing manner, 3-1. The spectacular goals from Keisuke Honda and Yusuhito Endo helped Japanese cause to emerge as the winners in their Group E league match. The pumping [...]