Topic: FIFA Confederations Cup

The defending champions were held to a goalless draw by Sable of Batie.. . One of the surprises of the first day of play of the 53rd elite football...

Americans to face Egypt in Cairo friendly

The United States will visit Egypt for a football friendly against the reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions on February 9 at Cairo, the US Soccer Federation announced Monday.The Americans have beaten the seven-time Africa Cup winners in their only prior ...
Although the FIFA Confederations Cup was not the first instance that confederations organized inter-continental matches, it is the most prominent intercontinental team tournament for national teams. == Precursors to the Confederations Cup == The Artemio Franchi Trophy, Afro-Asian Cup and the King Fahd Cup ...
The 2013 Confederations Cup will be hosted by Brazil in June.This tournament is conducted prior to the World cup to make sure the venues for world cup are up to the standards.This time in 2013 , the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 ...

2014 World Cup Predicitions

The Three Lions are oneof the favorites to win it all, with Fabio Capello as coach. Englandwill have Wayne Rooney off the bench to lead them to what could be their secondTheUnited States nowgets the chance to prove their run in the ...

Fans keep chanting amid vuvuzela din

The deafening racket from vuvuzelas has drowned out chanting at the World Cup but fans in Bloemfontein renowned for their singing are determined to keep the tradition alive.The supporters of Bloemfontein Celtic made such an impression during last year's Confederations ...

S.Africa 'hot shot' Mphela warns Mexico

Lone South Africa striker Katlego Mphela promised on Monday he would take his hot form into the opening World Cup match against Mexico.Mphela grabbed six goals for the host nation in five warm-ups last month, including two each against international football ...

Pressure on Brazil normal but unfair: Dunga

Brazil coach Dunga said on Thursday that the pressure on perennial favourites Brazil to deliver a sixth World Cup was normal - but unfair.Addressing reporters at a news conference at team headquarters in Randburg, north of Johannesburg, Dunga said that "the pressure ...
Spain-based defender Nasief Morris was the major omission as South Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira named a provisional 29-man World Cup squad Friday.The Brazilian coach picked 10 Europe-based stars, including record scorer Benni McCarthy of West Ham and Steven Pienaar of ...

South Africa axe late arrival Khanyeza

World Cup hosts South Africa have axed striker Mabhuti Khanyeza for friendlies against Japan and Jamaica after he missed a training-camp deadline.He arrived a day late on Monday and new coach Carlos Alberto Parreira, who took over from fellow Brazilian Joel ...