Topic: FIFA

The Sports Economist World Cup: US rates poor performance evaluation

World Cup final game for US combined 'never say die' spirit with tactical naivete.
06/29/2010 01:00 am

Africa Monitor World Cup referees under fire as FIFA evades calls for new technology

Horribly botched calls by World Cup referees changed the tenor of both the England vs Germany and the Mexico vs Argentina matches yesterday. Yet soccer's governing body, FIFA, remains resolute in its aversion to instant replay.
06/28/2010 11:27 am

Africa Monitor Bad calls: Top five refereeing gaffes of the 2010 World Cup

We all thought the phantom foul called against the USA in the Slovenia game was bad. Hardly. Frank Lampard's ignored goal for England Sunday was an all-time howler. Check out our Top 5 bad calls.
06/27/2010 03:52 pm

Africa Monitor England vs. Germany: 1966 reversed as Three Lions slain by four goals

A shockingly disallowed goal for England will make all the news. But for the most part, England was played off the pitch by a young, energetic Germany in the England vs. Germany round of the World Cup.
06/27/2010 02:23 pm

Africa Monitor World Cup: How the USA got it so wrong against Ghana

Tactical decisions cost the USA team dearly in this World Cup, and they could not make up for those to beat a solid Ghana team.
06/27/2010 09:57 am

Vuvuzela button can drown out audio on YouTube videos

Vuvuzela button is YouTube's latest fun item to add a little South African 'buzz' to any video presentation.
06/24/2010 05:10 pm

Africa Monitor USA vs. Algeria: Last-minute Landon Donovan goal puts Americans atop Group C

US captain Landon Donovan scored a heroic goal in the 91st minute of the USA vs. Algeria game to save the US from crashing out of yet another World Cup in the first round.
06/23/2010 02:19 pm

Gallery Top 2010 World Cup controversies

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South Africa World Cup baby names: Moms choose Fifa, Bafana, and Soccer City

South Africa World Cup baby names such as Fifa, Bafana, and Soccer City are proliferating in the Rainbow Nation as white and black families name their children after stadiums and teams.
06/22/2010 10:23 am

Africa Monitor Brazil vs. Ivory Coast: Brazil moves easily into final 16

Brazil soundly beat Ivory Coast 3-1. The victory leaves the African nations struggling to get a team into the next round. But Brazil's Kaká faces a one game suspension.
06/20/2010 07:19 pm

Lakers' NBA title caps a lucrative month for sports business

It didn't hurt that the Lakers were up against their rivals, the Celtics, for the NBA title. But it isn't just ABC and the NBA that are scoring financially. There's hockey, golf, tennis, and the World Cup, too.
06/18/2010 04:59 pm

World Cup 2010: Is the Jabulani ball bad for the World Cup?

The official World Cup 2010 soccer ball, the Jabulani, is terrible, say players. Its flight is unpredictable and has produced some of the lowest scoring early matches in World Cup history.
06/18/2010 01:05 pm

Bafana Bafana: Embarrassing early exit looms for World Cup host

Bafana Bafana sadness: South African officials are asking local fans to find other World Cup teams to root for.
06/17/2010 06:05 pm

Cristiano Ronaldo wins man of match in rough opener

Cristiano Ronaldo hit a post with what would have been one of the goals of the tournament. But he also picked up a yellow card after losing his cool.
06/17/2010 04:10 am

South Africa World Cup: Why stadium security guards are on strike

A South Africa World Cup strike over what security officers and stewards say are unpaid wages led local police to fire most workers and take over stadium security.
06/16/2010 12:13 pm

Africa Monitor World Cup schedule June 16: Spain vs. Switzerland, others

Honduras vs. Chile starts the day, followed by Spain vs. Switzerland, and finally South Africa vs. Uruguay. The host country is looking to upset another Spanish-speaking nation, following its tie against Mexico.
06/16/2010 10:55 am

Africa Monitor World Cup: How can the Group of Death include North Korea?

No self-respecting World Cup Group of Death should be caught dead with soccer lightweight North Korea in it. Yes, the rogue nation's leader routinely threatens to turn South Korea into a 'sea of fire.' But North Korea poses little threat on the soccer pitch.
06/15/2010 01:23 pm

Vuvuzela controversy solved? A quieter vuvuzela

Vuvuzela factory owner Neil van Schalkwyk says he sells vuvuzelas that are quieter than the deafening horns stirring up controversy at the World Cup. Even Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are complaining about the sound.
06/15/2010 12:39 pm

World Cup stadiums: What's with all the empty seats?

World Cup stadiums have had gaping holes where people should be. South Africans fret that it's a sign that the Cup will not bring the prosperity that they had been promised by FIFA and politicians.
06/15/2010 12:14 pm

Opinion South Africa and the 2010 World Cup: the great leap forward

The first African World Cup in South Africa is already having a dramatic effect on social cohesion in a country with a legacy of deep racial inequality.
06/15/2010 11:14 am

Horizons How to watch (more) 2010 World Cup soccer online

Looking for streaming live video of the 2010 World Cup? Viewers in North American have plenty of options for online World Cup 2010 action.
06/14/2010 05:30 pm

Vuvuzelas are ok: Blatter backs South Africa fans on blowing the horns at the World Cup

Vuvuzelas have been supported by FIFA since they were introduced to the wider football world last year.
06/14/2010 12:44 pm

Africa Monitor Netherlands vs. Denmark: Dutch dark horses cruise to victory after Dane's own goal

A bizarre own goal, which went in off Daniel Agger’s back, gave the Dutch the lead just after half-time. Another goal gave the Dutch a 2-0 win in today's Netherlands vs. Denmark game.
06/14/2010 12:33 pm

Africa Monitor World Cup schedule Monday: Netherlands vs. Denmark, and two more matches

Netherlands vs. Denmark kicks off the South Africa World Cup schedule Monday, followed by Japan vs. Cameroon and Italy vs. Paraguay.
06/14/2010 10:34 am