Story Archive: 2010 World Cup - South Africa
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FIFA Rules Out Foul Play by N.Korea Over Player Punishment Claims
25/8/2010 FIFA has dropped its threat of sanctions against North Korea's football association after the federation dismissed as "baseless" reports alleging the country punished some of its players and officials following its disappointing World Cup performance.
Serious Concerns Over Legacy Plans for South Africa World Cup Stadia
19/8/2010 Grave doubts about the future use of South Africa’s $2.8 billion World Cup stadia infrastructure have been cast by some of the country’s leading sports administrators. INSIDER's James Corbett reports.
Nicolas Anelka Slapped with 18-Match Ban by French Football Federation
17/8/2010 Nicolas Anelka has been suspended for 18 games by the French Football Federation following his tirade of abuse at national coach Raymond Domenech during France's World Cup campaign in June.
FIFA Seeks Answers from N.Korea Over Player Punishment Allegations
11/8/2010 FIFA president Sepp Blatter launches official inquiry into allegations that North Korea humiliated players and officials following disappointing World Cup... He confirms that goal-line technology is on the agenda for IFAB's October meeting.
The Monday Briefing - FIFA World Cup Debrief; Huang Liverpool Takeover Bid
2/8/2010 World Football Insider rounds up the 10 things you need to know about the global football business today.
FIFA Look Into North Korean "Public Denunciation" Reports
30/7/10 FIFA are looking into reports that North Korea's World Cup squad received a governmental reprimand following their exit from the World Cup, with coach Kim Jong-Hun being forced to work on a building site.
Newsdesk - World Cup Windfall Not For Bonuses; Iraq Face FIFA Ban
27/7/2010 SAFA President Kirsten Nematandani denies that South Africa's World Cup windfall will end up in the pockets of officials... AFC President Mohammed Bin Hammam expresses "concerns" as Iraq face the prospect of a FIFA ban... CAF General Secretary Mustapha Kahmy to become new FIFA director of competitions.
Analysis - What Brazil 2014 World Cup Organisers Can Learn From South Africa
23/7/2010 INSIDER's World Cup Report Card rates key aspects in the organisation of South Africa 2010 and offers insights on what Brazil 2014 chiefs must do to exceed expectations in the delivery of their tournament. By James Corbett and Mark Bisson.
Obama Says World Cup Provided "Quantum Leap" for US Football
15/7/10 US President Barack Obama says that the performance of the national team at this summer's World Cup provided a "quantum leap" for the football in the United States and will benefit his country's World Cup bid... USA bid CEO David Downs tells INSIDER about the huge impact Obama has had on the bid and hails his predecessor, Bill Clinton.
Hayatou: Africa Ready For 2026 World Cup; Joint Asian Bid Planned
14/7/10 CAF President Issa Hayatou says that South Africa's successful hosting of this year's finals shows that Africa is capable of hosting the 2026 finals and believes that the "Rainbow Nation" could bid again... Malaysian and Indonesian sports ministries begin tentative discussions for a joint 2026 bid.
FIFA.com Attracts Over a Quarter of a Billion Visits for World Cup
Bin Hammam: World Cup Improves Prospects of Ambitious 2018/2022 Bids
13/7/2010 AFC president Mohamed Bin Hammam believes World Cup 2010 has opened up the way for the staging of future finals in countries with ambitious investment and legacy plans... Australian Olympic chief John Coates backs trouble-hit bid... Mawhinney criticises "dysfunctional" Football Association.
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