Pain for Spain makes World Cup journey more difficult
By David Owen in Durban
June 17 - No team in the 80 year history of the World Cup has lost their first match and gone on to lift the trophy.
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Rob Green can recover from USA error, claims sports pychologist
By Tom Degun
June 17 – England goalkeeper Rob Green, the man responsible for the catastrophic mistake which led to United States’ equalising against England in the World Cup last Saturday (June 12), will be able overcome the error if he takes the right steps according to the Head of Performance Psychology at the English Institute of Sport (EIS) Mark Bawden.
Exclusive: Elle Macpherson invites world to “Come Play” in Australia
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
June 16 – Elle Macpherson (pictured), one of the most recognisable women in the world, is pledging her support of Australia’s campaign to host the FIFA World Cup in 2022, she has announced today.
Boris Johnson blows the vuvuzela for 2018 World Cup bid
June 16 – London Mayor Boris Johnson has blown the trumpet for England’s 2018 World Cup bid after arriving in Cape Town today ahead of the match against Algeria on Friday (June 18).
FIFA press criminal charges against Dutch beer company
June 16 – Two of the alleged organisers behind the World Cup marketing stunt which cost ITV pundit Robbie Earle his job and led to him being axed as an ambassador for England’s bid to host the 2018 World Cup have been arrested in South Africa.
Exclusive: My heart was on 2018 but we pulled out at right time says Lowy
By David Owen in Johannesburg
June 15 – Australia pulled out of the race for the 2018 World Cup at the right time, according to Frank Lowy, chairman of Football Federation Australia (FFA).
Russia World Cup bid books stolen in South Africa
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
June 15 – Russia had two volumes of its bid book for the 2018 World Cup stolen during a special Expo held attended by Romam Abramovich and David Beckham in Johannesburg last week, they have revealed.
Exclusive: England 2018 axe Earle as ambassador after ITV sacking
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
June 15 – England 2018 have removed Robbie Earle’s name from its list of high-profile supporters after he was fired today by ITV for violating FIFA’s ticket regulations at the World Cup in South Africa.
Freeman joins USA World Cup bid
June 15 – The USA Bid Committee has announced that Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman will join its board of directors in its quest to bring the World Cup to the United States in 2018 or 2022.
Mayor flies to South Africa to learn World Cup lessons for London 2012
June 15 – London Mayor Boris Johnson (pictured left) will tonight leave for Cape Town to attend the FIFA World Cup and learn lessons from South Africa on how to run a major international sporting event.
Exclusive: Vuvuzelas are keeping me awake complains Beckenbauer
By David Owen in Johannesburg
June 14 – Franz Beckenbauer (pictured), the FIFA Executive Committee member and former German captain, has entered the growing debate over vuvuzelas at the 2010 World Cup.
Chung resignation as party leader leaves more time for Korea World Cup bid
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
June 14 – Chung Mong-joon has resigned as chairman of South Korea’s Grand National Party (GNP), allowing him more time to lobby on behalf of his country’s bid to host the 2022 World Cup.
FIFA reach TV deal to show World Cup matches in North Korea
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June 14 – FIFA has signed a deal with Asia’s broadcasters so that North Korean television can air its first match in the World Cup finals for 44 years tomorrow.
Gyan gives Africa reason to hope
By David Owen at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria
June 13 – Tonight at a little before 6pm in Pretoria, one-time citadel of Boer power, the 2010 World Cup came alive.
World Cup organisers re-evaluating vuvuzela after complaints
June 13 – Danny Jordaan, the chief executive of South Africa 2010, has admitted that he would rather fans sung than blew the vuvuzela at World Cup matches after international broadcasters complained.