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No Fifa U-turn on replay

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:20:59 GMT

FIFA ARE not considering a U-turn over their decision to refuse a replay of the Republic of Ireland’s controversial World Cup play-off second-leg against France, despite yesterday calling an extraordinary meeting of their executive committee to discuss...
Source: Irish Times

Fifa meets to discuss Irish defeat and corruption betting

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:10:38 GMT

The Fifa president, Sepp Blatter, has called an extraordinary meeting of the world governing body's executive committee in response to the Republic of Ireland's controversial defeat by France in the World Cup play-offs.
Source: The Independent

Jonathan Trott: 'Birmingham is where my heart is now'

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:10:38 GMT

Jonathan Trott arrived home yesterday.
Source: The Independent

FIFA Extraordinary General Meeting: Don’t Hold Your Breath.

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:20:33 GMT

The announcement today that Sepp Blatter has called an extraordinary general meeting of FIFA in Cape Town two days before the draw for the finals seems to be a classic case of shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted.
Source: Soccer Blogs

Head down but an unfailing morale @ ISTiOSELIDA

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:07:09 GMT

Tied up alongside in the port of Cape Town since Saturday, Groupama 3 certainly isn't being left in peace, far from it in fact.
Source: Sailing News For Sailors

Trott only has thoughts for Birmingham

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:30:01 GMT

Jonathan Trott said the last few times he was in South Africa he could not wait to get home.
Source: Guardian Unlimited

Quoted in 'Trott ready to return 'home''

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:11:57 GMT

Jonathan Trott said in Cricket365:

It [being in Cape Town] adds a little edge to it for me

Collision mars start of Clipper Leg 4 @ Yachte.com.au

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:06:06 GMT

In a dramatic start to the 4,700 nautical mile Leg 4 of the Clipper race from Cape Town to Geraldton, Western Australia, a collision occurred between Hull & Humber and Cork, Ireland, resulting in the two teams returning to harbour.
Source: Sailing News For Sailors

Fifa calls meeting to discuss play-offs

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:40:26 GMT

The France captain, Thierry Henry, said amid the handball furore he felt 'truly alone' and 'abandoned' by the French Football Federation.
Source: Guardian Unlimited

Quoted in 'Grand Canyon to change 'unfair' permit system'

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:55:33 GMT

said in Miami Herald:

To think of somebody from Cape Town, South Africa, having just as equal a chance as someone from Arizona or the United States - I know it sounds weird, but I don't think that's fair

Photo from Reuters Pictures

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:43:55 GMT

Electricity pylons carry power from Cape Town's Koeberg nuclear power plant July 17, 2009.

Photo from Reuters Pictures

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:16:39 GMT

Cape Town residents walk past billboards highlighting the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup, August 29, 2009. Despite mounting enthusiasm for the tournament, some difficulties remain.

shuttle landing in Cape Town

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 12:10:47 GMT