FIFA World Cup is not just about the matches. It has various other interesting shades in the form of posters, logos and the most loved mascots. Every year, new hosts have new mascots and they are really cool. Here are some, check them out.
It was announced yesterday that Sven Goran Eriksson will be the Ivory Coast manager at this summer's World Cup. The African nation are in one of the trickiest groups, with Brazil, Portugal and North Korea in Group G with them. Can they qualify from the group? Vote now!
World Champions Spain will meet Group I rivals Czech Republic on Friday in a very important qualifying match. Spain have recorded three straight wins in the group but Czech Republic are just three points behind them after beating Liechtenstein 2-0 away from home.
North Korea have found themselves a keeper short after the country selected striker Kim Myong-Won as their third choice goalkeeper. North Korea claim they did it to keep their striker options open but according to FIFA regulations. each squad is allocated three keepers with no exceptions. Now the North Koreans will not be able to use the big forward in any outfield position unless of course there is a bad injury. Was this blunder duly dealt with or are the rules a bit harsh?
With 32 teams competing in the World Cup Finals, everyone tries to give their best shot, yet fail to make it count in the big stage. Opposition seems are just too strong for them.
Robbie Keane, who is currently on loan at Celtic, has been linked with a possible summer move to Sunderland. The Republic of Ireland striker left Tottenham in January to spend the rest of the season at Celtic but it now appears as though Steve Bruce wants to bring him to the Stadium of Light this summer. Will it happen? Vote now!
Republic of Ireland will meet Macedonia on Saturday in a very important match for the group B table. Ireland are in second place on 7 points after a 1-1 draw in Slovakia while Macedonia are three points behind after being beaten 1-0 at home by Russia.
