With the 2010 Soccer World Cup countdown under way, I thought I would take the opportunity to describe a unique fantasy league that I participate in. I’ll be honest, I am not a particularly avid soccer fan; I appreciate the skill and finesse of the players, however it is the boring build up play and “diving” that I find turns me off the sport. However, being an enthusiastic sports bettor, and the world cup being one of the biggest sporting events (not to mention betting events) on the sporting calendar, I do follow the world cup games results. The world cup fantasy league that I participate in is a unique league that does require some manual work to organise and collate results. However if run successfully, it guarantees prolonged interest throughout the entire world cup all the way to the final match.

The basics of the world cup fantasy league are as follows:
1. Each player submits the buy-in amount which becomes the pool of winnings.          (more…)

Argentina coach Diego Maradona has warned his side to expect tougher tests after

qualifying from World Cup Group B with a 100% record.

His side beat Greece 2-0 to finish top of the pool and now face Mexico in the

knockout round on Sunday.

“Now the road gets more difficult,” said the former World Cup winner.

“You always hear about Germany, Italy, Brazil playing poorly, but they’re always in

the second round, quarters, semi-finals and the final.”

Maradona made seven changes to the side that beat South Korea 4-1, resting captain

Javier Mascherano, forward Carlos Tevez and hat-trick hero Gonzalo Higuain.         (more…)

The World Cup is a great enjoyment for a lot of families! Many eyes are focused on television and also thousands watching live from the sports arena. Nevertheless, that may not be feasible with no Fifa World cup 2010 Official ball! Every 4 years was picked ball that will be the face of this tournament. It must satisfy many criteria that are established from FIFA. Goes through numerous checks and of course, if passes all the exams can be announced as being the new cup 2010 Official ball!

Producer corporation itself has established a fabulous lab for high quality control described as the Adidas Innovation Team or just AIT. Using the tests of the choice Fifa World cup 2010 Official ball is actually presented to high quality footballing participants to get examined directly at the soccer terrain. The University of Loughborough could be the global major organization – Sport Technology Research Group. It also created several checks and also reports. Everything proves the fact that Fifa World cup 2010 Official ball will be the only nominee and winner. Most rounded, most stable flight and also finest behavior amongst all of the competitors.       (more…)