Participating Countries in 2010 FIFA World Cup

While South Africa is making all the preparations necessary for the most anticipated World Cup tournament, let’s take a look at the list of countries participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup. South Africa, being the host country, is automatically qualified (this excludes Italy from being an automatic qualifier though they are the defending champion).

Among the first countries to qualify in the European region were Netherlands, England, and Slovakia. In Asia, we have South Korea, Japan, and Australia. Meanwhile, the South American continent is composed of Brazil, Paraguay, Chile, and Argentina. Costa Rica and the United States, who both won from the final tournament, are representing the Northern American region. Other countries who made it to the list of participating countries in the 2010 FIFA World Cup include (in random order) Denmark, Germany, Ghana, Honduras, Italy, Ivory Coast, North Korea, Mexico, Serbia, Spain and Switzerland. Will Europe finally make it this time or will it be another South African triumph?

2010 Nike World Cup

We’ve seen Nike take over the basketball scene already through LeBron James. Now that 2010 World Cup is near, the company wants to set its focus on the soccer arena. Their goal for 2010 Nike World Cup: “global football dominance by 2010.”

Nike’s global marketing vice president, Joaquin Hidalgo expressed in the year 2006 that their goal is very simple–”to be unquestionably the No. 1 brand in the world’s No. 1 sport.” The company has already tapped soccer players like that of Ronaldinho. Sounds like a 2010 Nike World Cup phenomenon is taking over.

Double Celebration in China

has had a streak of bad luck with being knocked out of the 2010 World Cup at the Olympic, now can celebrate with a win.

Chinese Fans and team are celebrating lunar New Year holiday with the win against Vietnam 6-1 everyone in China is celebrating now and forgetting the 2008 season.

This year had not really been shaping up for China. Asian Cup qualifier against Syria and opening game did not send China and fans home celebrating as they are today.

was also happy with the win as this is the end for Yin with the team. Nan was in just for a couple of months helping since the coach was let go. The position has not been filled as of yet. China is still looking.

Vacant Post At Bulgaria Leaves Former Chelsea Coach Grant Talking

Bulgaria has a vacant position for the national manager with Bulgarian Football Union. Coach Avram Grant has contact Bulgaria football union to talk about the vacant position.
Replacement for the national manger for the team comes after Platen Markov was released of manger after three draws in Qualifiers and 6-1 loss against Serbia.
Union President says the position will be appointed since they are not able to meet money demands of Grant and Toppmoeller. The Bulgarian Football Union is looking to appoint a Bulgarian.
Lovech’s coach Stanimir Stoilove has been a favorite with the Football Union with possible Krasimer Balakov a former Bulgaria midfielder for the position of manager for the team.

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Niko Kovac Moving Over

Niko Kovac is moving aside to allow younger players in nation team for Croatia. With getting ready to retire, Kovac was never the top player on the team. However, he was the most inspirational and kept the team motivated no matter what came to the team.
With the 2010 World cup finals, close is not sure if he can make the cut for the cup. He reminds himself the team needs younger people in order for the team to make the finals for the 2010 World cup.
The team will miss Kovac immensely when he does retire. They do know that when the 2010 World cup finals near Kovac is not to the top playing condition he once was.
Kovac most likely be seen on the sidelines at the 2010 World Cup, as the team will. Kovac has dedicated himself to his team for years and will continue to dedicate himself to the sport of soccer.

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