Fabio Capello and his Italian cabal has the FA considering the insanity of blocking the road to English coaches.
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Experiment with mass import of foreign expertise has run its course
Fabio Capello and his Italian cabal has the FA considering the insanity of blocking the road to English coaches.
FIFA drops refs who made biggest mistakes
The World Cup’s worst referees were sent packing on Tuesday as soccer’s governing body tried to cut down on the glaring errors that have plagued the tournament.
Wednesday's World Cup round-up
Uruguay's success has been enjoyed by the the people of the gritty mining city of Kimberley, where the quarter-finalists set up base camp high on South Africa's central plains at the launch of their campaign. So much so that the Uruguayan Football Association plans to develop the links forged by setting up coaching schemes in the area and inviting the best youngsters to Uruguay.
Disputed plays at 2010 World Cup
Disputed plays have always been a part of the World Cup, but the blatant missed calls—and the impact they’ve had—have led FIFA president Sepp Blatter to announce that soccer’s governing body will reconsider the use of high-tech solutions to help referees.
A look at the plays that have sparked controversy in South Africa:
2010 FIFA World Cup: Tuesday's Action
Japan 0 - 0 Paraguay (3-5 Penalties)
Sean Ingle at Loftus Versfeld Stadium
Report
Spain 1 - 0 Portugal
Daniel Taylor at Green Point Stadium
Report
Spanish media hail Villa
Chris Bevan: Spain move up a gear
Dan Wetzel: Ronaldo deserves boos
Ronaldo broken man after defeat
Manchester City agree deal for David Silva
Manchester City are set to sign Spanish international winger David Silva from Valencia for an undisclosed fee.
City have agreed a five-year deal with the 24-year-old, who will complete a medical and sign for the club once his involvement in the World Cup is over.
What have I done?!
Blatter open to technology
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has apologised to the Football Association over Frank Lampard's "goal" for England against Germany and said FIFA "will naturally take on board the discussion on technology and will have the first opportunity to discuss this in July at the business meeting of the International FA Board''.
So many highs, so few lows
As we edge toward the World Cup quarterfinals, now seems like a perfect time to take a breath, put down our vuvuzelas and discuss what we've seen so far in this tournament.
It certainly hasn't lacked in excitement, drama or foolishness. So here's a look at the best and worst stories so far of the World Cup.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Why the Dutch aren't buying the Holland hype
World Cup 2010 is a marketing bonanza but if only the safety-first Holland team played a little more … Dutch
England: Price of Failure
A "MEGA Sale on England" was launched yesterday as stores, supermarkets and pubs counted the £1.2billion cost of World Cup failure. Shirts were sold at £3 while £32 car kits of flags, key rings and stickers cost £2.
England: Fallout
England return weary and humiliated
Richard Williams: Ten things Capello got wrong
Henry Winter: Ten ways to save English football
Roy Keane: England players get away with murder
Phil McNulty: What went wrong?
Kevin McCarra: Is there a better option?
Mick McCarthy: Not as good as sum of their parts
Paul Hayward: England re-enact a drama of a failure
Best and Worst Quotes
2010 FIFA World Cup: Seven players who've impressed
With the tournament now past the halfway point, several first-time participants have made considerable waves. Below are the gentlemen who have impressed the most.
2010 FIFA World Cup: Tuesday's Previews
Spain vs. Portugal
Preview I
Preview II
Richard Williams: Torres & Ronaldo seek fullfillment
Phil Minshull: Spain debates Torres dilemma
Sid Lowe: Torres turning into Spanish Heskey
Paraguay vs. Japan
Preview I
Preview II
2010 FIFA World Cup: Monday's Action
Netherlands 2 - 1 Slovakia
Daniel Taylor at Moses Mabhida Stadium
Report
Brazil 3 - 0 Chile
Paul Wilson at Ellis Park
Sean Ingle: Fabiano keeps on scoring
Paul Fletcher: Robinho proves his worth
2010 FIFA World Cup: The Rest of the Weekend Action
Uruguay 2 - 1 South Korea
Daniel Taylor at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Report
Argentina 3 - 1 Mexico
Paul Wilson at Soccer City
Report
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