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Somali Islamists Detain National Soccer Squad Player
Militias loyal to the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab militants in Somalia have detained a Somali national football squad player, Sa’ad Saleh Hussein, 19, early on Friday in the city of Afgoye, about 30km south of the capital Mogadishu.
Olympic Soccer Medalist Julie Foudy Joins CLIF Kid to Reveal Backyard Game of the Year Contest
CLIF Kid has introduced the Backyard Game of the Year Contest. The contest aims to encourage kids ages 6-12 to use their imagination and reconnect with outdoor playtime — right in their backyard. Kids and their parents can enter for a chance to...
Soccer City, South Africa Reverts to First National Bank Stadium
The South Gauteng High Court has ruled that the spectacular stadium which hosted both the opening and final matches of the 2010 FIFA World Cup should revert to its original name – FNB Stadium, until 2014.
South African Police Prepared to Deal with Stadia Strikes
In the wake of further strike threats by 2010 FIFA World Cup security guards, the South African government has said it has moved to allay any fears, saying police stand ready to take charge of all security operations at stadiums.
Debenhams Organizes World Cup Crèches in Selected Stores Around the United Kingdom
The Debenhams department store chain has organized its own World Cup Crèches in selected stores around the United Kingdom (UK) so that women can shop in peace and the men can watch their beloved team without interruptions.
Gabonese Authorities Establish “Special World Cup” Trade License
The Gabonese authorities have established a “Special World Cup” trade license, allowing licensed premises to remain open beyond the hours stipulated by the regulations. The license “exceptionally entitles” drinking establishment...
Abhishek Bachchan: Team Brazil
The whole world is currently gripped in football world cup mania, with every other person rooting and supporting their own team. The fever has already made some fans switch loyalties.
Investigations Underway Into Empty Seats At World Cup Matches
FIFA has said that investigations as to why certain seats were unoccupied at the opening match between Bafana Bafana and Mexico on Friday are still underway. It said the ticketing department was looking at a possibility of transport to the stadium as...
