As most of you know, tonight was a huge night for US Soccer, as the United States Mens National Team just qualified for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. This marks six in a row for the US. There will be a lot more to come from this huge away win in Honduras, but in the meantime…big ups to all the boys, all the fans and everyone at US Soccer. 2010 is on!
The Football Association have denied claims they are set to dish out £5.5million in player prize money if England win the World Cup. Reports in Saturday’s newspapers claimed a windfall could see players earn up to £400,000 each depending on their participation should the squad be successful in South Africa. (more…)
Jay-Z and Beyonce are taking their international celebrity status to new heights and performing for their fans at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Fifa or the Federation Internationale De Football Association asked the Grammy winning artist and her husband to perform for a kick-off concert of the upcoming soccer finals. (more…)
Emirates is including a unique ‘follow-your-team’ component to its World Cup Packages, allowing fans to purchase tickets with assurance prior to team qualification. Packages are not only refundable if a fan’s country fails to qualify, but guarantees gold-dust tickets for each of their team’s matches, right up to the final on July 11th.
FIFA Vice President Jack Warner has been an interesting figure on the international scene for some time, but his recent trip to Stamford Bridge for the Leaders In Football summit where he was given a promotional bag promoting Australia’s 2018 or 2022 World Cup bid afforded the 66 year old an opportunity to talk about what he thought England needed most to land the our game on the biggest stage.
Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, right, kicks the ball next to Barcelona’s Carles Puyol, center, during the launching of the “1 Goal Education For All” international campaign in Madrid, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009. In the background are former players of the Spanish national soccer team who posed for a family photo at the 100-year anniversary of the Spanish Soccer Federation.
75 million children are out of schoool, and millions more struggle to stay in school. This is a battle we can win - with the right political will and resources Education for All is possible.
A short film was produced for the Education for All: Class of 2015 that was launched at the UN in September 2008. The class brings together celebrities, world leaders and activists to ensure that Education for All becomes a reality. See the video after the jump… (more…)
I’ve mentioned a couple times how much “soccer related” products we are going to start seeing as the World Cup draws near. The closer it gets, the more we will be seeing. With that in mind, PUMA has entered the wireless game and by entering into a partnership with Sagem Wireless.
PUMA and Sagem Wireless have signed a license agreement to launch a PUMA mobile phone in the second quarter of 2010 prior to the Football World Cup 2010. The license agreement is in line with PUMA’s strategy to move into new categories that complement PUMA’s range of sport and lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories. In partnership with Sagem Wireless, PUMA’s entry into mobile leverages its innovative brand and design skill to improve mobile user experience and connect its community.
Kind of a risky move if you ask me, but then again, I’m a supporter of folks taking chances. So good luck PUMA.
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Mexico, which was not favored to be granted either tournament, today pulled out of the race to stage the World Cup in 2018 and 2022.The decision was announced on the Mexican soccer federation’s website and was blamed on a lack of financial resources. (more…)
