http://worldcup2006.toplisted.net Our round up of the top World Cup news stories of the day on the Top Listed Network Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:00:20 +0100 http://worldcup2006.toplisted.net/news.php?article=1246640420&element=1 http://worldcup2006.toplisted.net/news.php?article=1246640420&element=1 ]]> Some 24 players of the under 20 national selection have been called to camp in Germany. The Toplisted Network (http://www.toplisted.net) rssWebmaster@toplisted.net Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:00:20 +0100 http://worldcup2006.toplisted.net/news.php?article=1246640420&element=2 http://worldcup2006.toplisted.net/news.php?article=1246640420&element=2 ]]> Boris Johnson today urged Londoners to back their city for a major role in England's 2018 World Cup bid. The Toplisted Network (http://www.toplisted.net) rssWebmaster@toplisted.net Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:00:20 +0100 http://worldcup2006.toplisted.net/news.php?article=1246640420&element=3 http://worldcup2006.toplisted.net/news.php?article=1246640420&element=3 ]]> Johannesburg ? From afar, it looks like a calabash although big in size. The Soccer City stadium, christened the Calabash because of its shape is the biggest attraction as you drive to Bloemfontein and Soweto. The Toplisted Network (http://www.toplisted.net) rssWebmaster@toplisted.net Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:00:20 +0100 http://worldcup2006.toplisted.net/news.php?article=1246640420&element=4 http://worldcup2006.toplisted.net/news.php?article=1246640420&element=4 ]]> Johannesburg ? When FIFA president, Sepp Blatter pulled out a small piece of paper out of an envelope pronouncing South Africa as the 2010 World Cup hosts in Zurich, Switzerland in 2004, Africa erupted in celebration. The Toplisted Network (http://www.toplisted.net) rssWebmaster@toplisted.net Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:00:20 +0100 http://worldcup2006.toplisted.net/news.php?article=1246640420&element=5 http://worldcup2006.toplisted.net/news.php?article=1246640420&element=5 ]]> Question marks have always been raised about South Africa's readiness to successfully host both the World and its fore-runner the Confederations Cup. But as the Confederations Cup winds up on Sunday, Staff Writer, MQONDISI DUBE, reports that the crime-ridden country is likely to host a successful World Cup The Toplisted Network (http://www.toplisted.net) rssWebmaster@toplisted.net Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:00:20 +0100 http://worldcup2006.toplisted.net/news.php?article=1246640420&element=6 http://worldcup2006.toplisted.net/news.php?article=1246640420&element=6 ]]> JOHANNESBURG, June 28 ? On June 11, 2010, soccer?s World Cup ? the world?s largest sporting event and, many believe, the most important ? will open with an African host for the first time. The month-long, 32-team tournament, to be held in 10 stadiums around South Africa, will present organisers with significant challenges regarding security, transportation and accommodation of the expected ... The Toplisted Network (http://www.toplisted.net) rssWebmaster@toplisted.net Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:00:20 +0100 http://worldcup2006.toplisted.net/news.php?article=1246640420&element=7 http://worldcup2006.toplisted.net/news.php?article=1246640420&element=7 ]]> With a half-million visitors expected for next year?s tournament, security is a major concern. The Confederations Cup was a dress rehearsal. The Toplisted Network (http://www.toplisted.net) rssWebmaster@toplisted.net Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:00:20 +0100 http://worldcup2006.toplisted.net/news.php?article=1246640420&element=8 http://worldcup2006.toplisted.net/news.php?article=1246640420&element=8 ]]> With just two games remaining at the Confederations Cup, South African organizers are looking at the work still needing to be done to prepare the country for next year's World Cup. The Toplisted Network (http://www.toplisted.net) rssWebmaster@toplisted.net Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:00:20 +0100 http://worldcup2006.toplisted.net/news.php?article=1246640420&element=9 http://worldcup2006.toplisted.net/news.php?article=1246640420&element=9 ]]> JOHANNESBURG ? South African organizers of the 2010 World Cup hope the United States' upset victory over Spain in the Confederations Cup will boost American ticket sales for next year's tournament. The Toplisted Network (http://www.toplisted.net) rssWebmaster@toplisted.net Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:00:20 +0100 http://worldcup2006.toplisted.net/news.php?article=1246640420&element=10 http://worldcup2006.toplisted.net/news.php?article=1246640420&element=10 ]]> Bristol has an unlikely ally for it's World Cup bid ? Germany. The Germans have twice knocked England out of major football tournaments in recent memory and beat us to the right to stage the 2006 World Cup. The Toplisted Network (http://www.toplisted.net) rssWebmaster@toplisted.net Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:00:20 +0100