International Football
Real Salt Lake To Face Los Angeles In MLS Cup
Published on 16 Nov 2009, 22:35 by Ian P.Real Salt Lake has made it to the MLS Cup final for the first time after beating the Chicago Fire 5-4 on penalty kicks in the Eastern Conference final on Nov. 14. Substitute Ned Grabavoy scored the winning penalty in the seventh round as his shot bounced in off the fingertips of Chicago keeper Jon [...]
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Maradona Banned For Two months
Published on 16 Nov 2009, 22:24 by Ian P.FIFA announced on Nov. 15 that it has banned Argentina football manager Diego Maradona for two months because of his expletive-filled rants at journalists after his squad qualified for the World Cup. FIFA’s disciplinary committee heard Maradona’s evidence during hearing before suspending him until January 15.
The 49-year-old ex playing star will miss Argentina’s friendly game [...]
Iraq Football Federation Disbanded
Published on 16 Nov 2009, 22:05 by Ian P.Iraq’s Olympic committee dissolved the Iraqi Football Association on Nov. 16 because of alleged financial and administrative irregularities and the repeated delaying of internal elections. A temporary board will be named to operate the federation until new elections can be held.
The football federation’s deputy chief, Najih Hamoud, rejected the decision and stated that it “has [...]
Algerian Team Bus Attacked
Published on 14 Nov 2009, 20:33 by Ian P.Three Algerian national football team players were slightly hurt on Nov. 12 when hooligans stoned then team’s bus when it arrived in Cairo for a World Cup qualifier against Egypt.
Algeria’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement expressing its “consternation” at the attack, which happened just two days before the game which will decide which team take [...]
Smicer Named New Czech Republic Manager
Published on 11 Nov 2009, 18:04 by Ian P.Former Czech Republic midfielder Vladimir Smicer was announced as the manager of his country’s national team just one day after retiring from football.
The Czech football federation said on Nov. 10 that the 36-year-old Smicer will be travelling with squad to the United Arab Emirates this week for a four-team tournament. While there, he will work [...]
Chad Marshall Named MLS Defender Of Year
Published on 7 Nov 2009, 17:26 by Ian P.Chad Marshall of the Columbus Crew was chosen as Major League Soccer’s defender of the year for the second straight season. The league also announced on Nov 5 that Alex Prus was voted as best referee and Greg Barkey was chosen as the top assistant referee.
Marshall was also a league all-star this season and led [...]
Temuri Ketsbaia Takes Over At Georgia
Published on 6 Nov 2009, 18:48 by Ian P.Georgia announced on Nov. 6 that Temuri Ketsbaia has been appointed manager of the national team following the departure of Hector Cuper earlier in the week.
The 41-year-old Ketsbaia previously managed at Anorthosis Famagusta of the Cypriot League and led them to the league title twice in five years. He also previously managed Greek giants Olympiakos.
Ketsbaia [...]
Erik Hamren Hired As Sweden’s Manager
Published on 5 Nov 2009, 08:59 by Ian P.The Swedish FA announced on Nov. 4 that it has appointed Erik Hamren of Norwegian champions Rosenborg Trondheim as their new national team manager after they failed to qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Hamren will continue to work at Rosenborg until he takes over the manager’s job full-time at Sweden next [...]
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Fernando Caceres Shot In Head
Published on 4 Nov 2009, 02:40 by Ian P.Former Argentina international defender Fernando Caceres was listed in grave condition in hospital on Nov. 3 after being shot in the head after resisting a robbery. The bullet is still lodged in the ex player’s head.
The 40-year-old Caceres, who played for Argentina at the 1994 World Cup, was shot in the head early on Nov. [...]
Diego Maradona Finally Calls Up Cambiasso
Published on 31 Oct 2009, 20:59 by bibanReports say that, Diego Maradona, former legendary player and the present national coach of Argentina, has finally decided calling up Esteban Cambiasso. Argentina would be facing Spain in a friendly match, next month.
Cambiasso was an important contributor in the Argentine national soccer squad while securing victory in no less than 45 matches. However, the [...]
