Nigerian president drops plan to suspend Super Eagles
Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan halted a two year suspension threat after a meeting with the Nigeria Football Federation. The federation fired its president and vice president amid corruption allegations and a bid to reshape Nigeria’s national team after a disappointing World Cup showing. FIFA urged return to normalcy as Nigeria and FIFA discuss sanctions and prize money concerns.
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Weah challenges Africa over World Cup failures and coaching
Former world player of the year George Weah criticized Africa's soccer federations after a weak World Cup showing by six teams. Ghana alone advanced from the group stage, losing to Uruguay on penalties in the quarterfinals. Weah urged a return to development for local coaches and players, warning against hiring outsiders.
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Combined Ballon d Or to replace two top player awards
FIFA and France Football will merge the Ballon d Or and the FIFA World Player of the Year into a single Ballon d Or trophy starting next year. The winner will be chosen by journalists coaches and captains from FIFA 208 members. Women’s world player of the year will be renamed and new awards for coach and technical director will be created.
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Uruguay Faces Tough Odds Without Suarez in World Cup Semis
Uruguay, the last South American contender, stands as a 10-1 longshot to win the title after Suarez’s ejection and Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay’s exits. Netherlands lead at 2-1. Germany also 9-5. Captain Lugano and coach tabarez cited injuries and merit as they brace for a semifinal clash amid Dutch fan support and Uruguay’s run.
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World Cup Scoreboard and Round Progress in South Africa
The article lists match results from the World Cup in South Africa, detailing group stage scores across venues like Pretoria Durban and Bloemfontein, advancing teams to the second round, and upcoming quarterfinal and semifinal pairings including Netherlands Brazil Argentina Spain and Germany. It notes key results such as Uruguay defeating South Korea and later progressing, while Portugal and Ivory Coast early results appear in group play.
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Maradona urged to remain as Argentina coach after Germany loss
Alejando Mancuso, an Argentina assistant coach, backed Diego Maradona amid a 4 0 World Cup quarterfinal defeat to Germany. Mancuso said the staff hoped he would stay, arguing the team has done good work and should not throw it away.
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