Countdown to World Cup semifinals
Posted on 05. Jul, 2010 by admin in World Cup
Anticipation is building before the World Cup semifinals, with Uruguay taking on Holland on Tuesday after controversially disposing of Ghana in the quarter finals, and Spain set to meet Germany on Wednesday.
The Germans will be filled with confidence after their 4-0 demolition of hotly-fancied Argentina. Maradona’s men marauded into the quarter finals in scintillating style, but were put to the sword by a well-organised German side that valued teamwork above individual brilliance. (more…)
Quarter final places decided
Posted on 30. Jun, 2010 by admin in World Cup
Spain secured a quarter final meeting with surprise package Paraguay after defeating Portugal at Cape Town’s Green Point Stadium last night. The Iberians needed a second half David Villa strike to win 1-0 with their neighbours having more than enough chances to level the scoreline.
The pre-tournament favourites could face either Maradona’s hotly-tipped Argentina or Three Lions conquerors Germany in the semi finals. The 1986 and 1990 tournament finalists will lock horns once again on Saturday in Cape Town with a feisty encounter virtually guaranteed between the old adversaries. (more…)
Green gaffe gifts USA opening draw
Posted on 12. Jun, 2010 by admin in World Cup
HAPLESS West Ham keeper Rob Green had yet another nightmare in an England shirt as his dreadful spill gifted a spirited USA side a 1-1 draw.
Stand-in skipper Steven Gerrard gave the Three Lions the lead after only four minutes when he latched onto Wayne Rooney’s inch-perfect flick to finish deftly past the onrushing Tim Howard.
But England failed to kick on from this dream start and were soon put under pressure, James Milner substituted within half-an-hour after being yellow carded for two rash challenges. (more…)
One day to go!
Posted on 09. Jun, 2010 by admin in World Cup
With just one day to go until the big event, all the competing teams are undergoing final preparations before the greatest show on earth. The 2010 FIFA World Cup promises to be a riot of colour and feast for the senses. We at Johnny Foreigner can hardly contain our excitement, and will be there with you every step of the way. (more…)
England look dodgy despite victory
Posted on 07. Jun, 2010 by admin in World Cup
THE Three Lions roared to a 3-0 win over local South African league side Platinum Stars in their final World Cup practice match in Rustenburg yesterday.
Jermain Defoe struck before the break before Joe Cole and Wayne Rooney added confidence-boosting goals after the interval.
Fabio Capello previously declared that he would give Saturday’s Group C opener’s starting line-up a full 45 minutes in this game, indicating that Joe Hart may be preferred between the sticks. (more…)
World Cup fans warned about hefty roaming charges in South Africa
Posted on 03. Jun, 2010 by admin in World Cup
A watchdog has given World Cup fans an insight into which mobile phone companies will be playing fair during the football tournament. Consumer Focus has warned supporters to be on their guard against hefty roaming charges in South Africa as the 2010 soccer competition gears up for the kick off.
Thousands of England fans travelling to the host nation are set to face huge bills from their mobile phone providers for making calls while abroad. The watchdog warns that people uploading pictures and videos to social networking sites via their handsets will find themselves particularly out of pocket once the bill comes through, with some networks charging as much as £8 per MB. (more…)
No Arsenal players in final England squad
Posted on 01. Jun, 2010 by admin in World Cup
Darren Bent, Theo Walcott, Leighton Baines, Adam Johnson, Scott Parker, Michael Dawson and Tom Huddlestone are the seven players to have been axed from England’s training camp for the final 23-man World Cup squad.
Gareth Barry has however been named in the squad, with doctors hopeful the Man City midfielder will commence full training immediately after the Three Lions’ opener against the USA in Rustenburg on June 12.
Shaun Wright-Phillips has profited Walcott’s exculsion, which also means that Arsenal have not a single representative for England at the South Africa tournament. (more…)
Chelsea star ruled out of World Cup
Posted on 27. May, 2010 by admin in World Cup
GHANA star Michael Essien will miss the 2010 South Africa World Cup due to a persistent knee injury.
The 27-year-old midfielder was absent for most of the Premier League season due to the complaint and has hardly had any competitive football this year.
National coach Milovan Rajevac hoped the Chelsea man would be passed fit for first World Cup in Africa which commences in a fortnight, but it appears his recovery is just a little too slow. (more…)
Les Bleus snatch lucky win over Ticos
Posted on 26. May, 2010 by admin in World Cup
FRANCE debutante Mathieu Valbuena put pressure on his claims for a place in the World Cup squad with a last gasp winner as France downed Costa Rica 2-1.
The South Americans took the lead against the run of play through Carlos Hernandez before Franck Ribery restored parity moments later.
An inspired display of goalkeeping from Keylor Navas between the Ticos sticks looked to have secured a draw before youngster Valbuena pounced. (more…)
World Cup-bound Paraguay no match for plucky Irish
Posted on 25. May, 2010 by admin in World Cup
WORLD CUP-bound Paraguay were no match for a Republic of Ireland side that dispatched the South Americans 2-1 in a pre-tournament friendly in Dublin.
Liam Lawrence and Kevin Doyle both scored for the home side in the first half in front of a delighted crowd of 16,722.
The South Americans had a glittering qualifying campaign for the World Cup including beating Brazil and drawing away with Argentina. (more…)
England beat Mexico in World Cup warm up
Posted on 24. May, 2010 by admin in World Cup
ENGLAND triumphed in their last friendly on home soil with an unconvincing 3-1 win over Mexico at Wembley.
On loan Spurs midfielder Giovanni Dos Santos staked a claim for a return to north London with a dazzling display for the north Americans, whilst clubmates Ledley King and Peter Crouch notched up goals for the hosts.
Guillermo Franco pulled one back for the visitors after World Cup hopeful Leighton Baines’ limp goalline clearance found the striker in space. (more…)
Australia beat New Zealand in World Cup warm up
Posted on 24. May, 2010 by admin in World Cup
Australia beat neighbours New Zealand 2-1 in preparation for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa with a goal four minutes in injury time.
The All Whites will feel aggrieved by the manner of the Melbourne loss after they were the better team for much of the match, and scored first through Middlesbrough striker Chris Killen.
Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek made a raft of half-time substitutions which promoted a spirited resurgence from green and gold layers after the break. (more…)
England fans top World Cup cheats league!
Posted on 20. May, 2010 by admin in World Cup
England fans are biggest cheaters in the beautiful game as almost half would consider playing away from home during World Cup 2010!
Shocking stats released by JohnnyForeigner.net reveal that a whopping 45 per cent of England fans destined to watch the Three Lions in South Africa have nookie on their minds.
The leading travel website launched a survey of more than 9,000 fans worldwide to determine which supporters with wives and girlfriends were most likely to commit devious deeds while away at football tournaments. (more…)
