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| FIFA ended a four-day visit to
inspect Spain and Portugal's 2018 or 2022 World Cup bid by
praising the countries' capacity to co-ordinate effectively in
hosting a joint event.
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| 'Hard working' striker earns official plaudit... |
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| FIFA had high praise for World Cup winner Spain in its official analysis of the 2010 tournament Thursday, but said African countries harmed their chances on home soil by employing foreign coaches. The report also criticized goalkeepers for making "inexplicable errors" -- possibly because of the Jabulani ball -- but glossed over the refereeing errors that helped eliminate some teams. |
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| Goal.com's Kris Voakes believes the Italian prime minister deserves praise for his bold signing of Ibrahimovic, but questions the wisdom of adding Robinho to the Milan melting pot. |
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| North Korea striker Jong Tae-se scored twice in his debut for Bochum in Germany's second division, making a major contribution in his new team's 3-2 victory over 1860 Munich. Jong scored with two headers Monday and won praise from his new team. But coach Friedhelm Funk says Jong "still needs some time, you could see that he was through after 65, 70 minutes." Jong became the first... |
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| Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is glad striker Neymar is staying in Brazil despite a huge offer from Chelsea. Silva says it is "extraordinary" that Neymar decided to stay with Santos despite being the target of a ?35 million offer from Chelsea because it's "important to have the great stars playing in Brazilian football." Silva also congratulated Santos... |
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| England winger Theo Walcott scored a hat trick Saturday as Arsenal brought 10-man Blackpool back down to earth by thrashing the promoted side 6-0 in the Premier League. Walcott scored twice in the first half and added a third after the interval in a stunning individual display that earned the praise of Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. |
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| Real Madrid's defense has been hit by more injury problems after center back Raul Albiol hurt his ankle in a preseason game. Albiol severely sprained his left ankle in Madrid's 1-1 draw at Standard Liege on Tuesday. Pepe is questionable for the start of the season with a leg injury, and fellow center back Ezequiel Garay is out for two months with a dislocated knee cap. |
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| Scots praises youthful transfer policy |
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| The Rossoneri tactician is upbeat a fortnight ahead of the new season. |
