South Korea
No holiday for Japan
The Japanese government has rejected a proposal to allow a national holiday this Friday to celebrate the national soccer team's final group game against Tunisia.
No holiday for Japan
The Japanese government has rejected a proposal to allow a national holiday this Friday to celebrate the national soccer team's final group game against Tunisia.
World Cup boosting the broadcasters
The global appeal of the World Cup has been shown with the television ratings and audience shares rising significantly, particularly in Western Europe, according to the latest data.
World Cup boosting the broadcasters
The global appeal of the World Cup has been shown with the television ratings and audience shares rising significantly, particularly in Western Europe, according to the latest data.
South Korea braced for boom
South Korea's on-field success in the soccer World Cup is set to be reflected in a major boost to the country's economy.
South Korea braced for boom
South Korea's on-field success in the soccer World Cup is set to be reflected in a major boost to the country's economy.
Blatter: ‘So far so good’
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has praised organisers of the World Cup, and proclaimed the event so far so good.
Blatter: ‘So far so good’
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has praised organisers of the World Cup, and proclaimed the event so far so good.
FIFA Hall of Fame edges closer
The FIFA Hall of Fame is one step closer to being a reality following a special signing ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul, Korea.
FIFA Hall of Fame edges closer
The FIFA Hall of Fame is one step closer to being a reality following a special signing ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul, Korea.
Co-hosts overestimate economic boost
A leading investment management and real estate valuation firm has concluded that the expenditure by the World Cup co-hosts Japan and Korea and will not reap major economic rewards.
Co-hosts overestimate economic boost
A leading investment management and real estate valuation firm has concluded that the expenditure by the World Cup co-hosts Japan and Korea and will not reap major economic rewards.
Blatter’s double delight
Sepp Blatter is celebrating the kick-off of the World Cup today with a double-whammy - the resignation of his fiercest critic, Michel Zen-Ruffinen, and the dropping of criminal proceedings against him by members of the FIFA Executive Committee.
Blatter’s double delight
Sepp Blatter is celebrating the kick-off of the World Cup today with a double-whammy - the resignation of his fiercest critic, Michel Zen-Ruffinen, and the dropping of criminal proceedings against him by members of the FIFA Executive Committee.
World Cup 2002 kicks off
The World Cup will make its debut in Asia today and will be the first time the tournament has been co-hosted by two countries - Japan and South Korea.
World Cup 2002 kicks off
The World Cup will make its debut in Asia today and will be the first time the tournament has been co-hosted by two countries - Japan and South Korea.
Who will take the FIFA crown?
The soccer world is waiting as the votes are being counted to determine the outcome of the FIFA presidential elections.
Who will take the FIFA crown?
The soccer world is waiting as the votes are being counted to determine the outcome of the FIFA presidential elections.