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US World Cup team arrives in South Africa (AP)

31st May 2010

US World Cup team arrives in South Africa (AP)

The United States squad arrived in Johannesburg on Monday following a 17-hour flight, with visible security for the Americans’ high-profile arrival ahead of the World Cup no different to that which greeted other teams in South Africa. Armed special task-force members, dressed in dark blue uniforms, surrounded the South African Airways plane at the O.R.

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31st May 2010

Argentina-born Barrios heads Paraguay team (AP)

Argentina-born Lucas Barrios heads Paraguay’s final 23-man World Cup squad named by coach Gerardo Martino on Monday. Martino, who is an Argentine, announced the final squad a day before the FIFA deadline. Barrios, who plays for German club Borussia Dortmund, received his Paraguay passport just a few weeks ago.

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31st May 2010

Paraguay names final 23-man World Cup squad (PA SportsTicker)

Paraguay has named its 23-man World Cup squad, with midfielder Osvaldo Martinez a surprise omission.

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31st May 2010

Director Bettega leaves Juventus after five months (Reuters)

Juventus have continued to rebuild
for the future after a dreadful season by parting company with
director Roberto Bettega after just five months, the Serie A
club said in a statement on Monday.

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31st May 2010

Soccer-friendly pubs offer taste of the World Cup (AP)

Want to get a taste of the World Cup without going all the way to South Africa? Visit one of a growing number of soccer-friendly pubs sprouting up across the U.S. Here are some establishments catering to fans of the “other” football: The British Bulldog Denver http://www.britishbulldogdenver.com/ Mickey Byrne’s Irish Pub and Restaurant Hollywood, Fla.

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31st May 2010

Mancini hits out at reports of Adebayor exit

Roberto Mancini has dismissed suggestions that Emmanuel Adebayor could leave Manchester City this summer and says he only has a “small list” of potential transfer targets.

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31st May 2010

Premier League quartet make cut for Paraguay

England-based duo Roque Santa Cruz and Paulo Da Silva have been included in Paraguay’s 23-man World Cup squad.

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31st May 2010

Anime Fishes

Your own Anime Fishes for your website, profile or blog. Users can drag the Anime fishes with the mouse to point them in any direction. A fun little widget.

fish widget by Widgia

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31st May 2010

Fourth of July – Independence Day

In the United States, Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, political speeches and [...]

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31st May 2010

Felipe Melo dismisses any problems with Kaka (AP)

Brazil midfielder Felipe Melo said Monday there is no animosity between him and Kaka after a misunderstanding during practice led to speculation that the two were not talking to each other. Some Brazilian media reported that Kaka was upset with Felipe Melo after a hard challenge during a practice at the team’s camp in South Africa, but the Juventus player said that he had nothing to do with…

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