Thursday 30 November 2006
One week after New Zealanders were talking about moving the 2011 Rugby World Cup final to Australia because they did not have a big enough stadium, they are now talking about Eden Park hosting the 2015 Cricket World Cup final as well.
Thursday 30 November 2006
Australias' Herald Sun says that Guss Hiddink one of the world football's most coveted football coaches has revealed that a surprise return to lead the Socceroos to the 2010 World Cup could be on the cards.
Thursday 30 November 2006
Germany's World Cup organising committee earned a net profit of 56.5 million euros ($75 million) and will hand the money to the football association (DFB) and professional league (DFL), the DFB said on Wednesday.
Thursday 23 November 2006
Australia 's New South Wales is willing to help host the next soccer World Cup if South Africa fails to meet its commitment accrording to NSW Premier Morris Iemma says.
Thursday 23 November 2006
Organizers of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa prompted more questions than answers on Tuesday when they failed to show up for a news conference to discuss their readiness to host the soccer tournament.
Thursday 23 November 2006
The FIFA Emergency Committee, composed of the FIFA President and one representative of each of the six confederations, yesterday (22 November 2006) decided to suspend the Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation (IRIFF) from all international activity due to government interference in football matters and violation of Article 17 of the FIFA Statutes.
Tuesday 21 November 2006
The 20 points awarded for world champions Italy’s draw with Turkey would have sufficed to pull level with top-ranking team Brazil. However, thanks to their victory over Switzerland in a friendly, the Brazilians were also able to increase their points total and even build slightly on their lead.
Wednesday 15 November 2006
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has once again dismissed rumours about South Africa losing their host status in 2010 and said that the 2010 hosts were further along at this point than Germany was four years ago.
Tuesday 14 November 2006
Indian cricket officials have started talks with their Pakistani counterparts over the allotment of 2011 World Cup games. It is an issue that has the potential to snowball into a major conflict between the two Boards.
Thursday 9 November 2006
The International Cricket Council signed a new contract with the Indian Cricket Board ending fears that India would not host the 2011 World Cup.