CPV: When it comes to getting football fans ready for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Budweiser is in a league of its own. Less than six weeks before the start of the world's most-watched sporting event, the King of Beers launched yet another campaign aimed at soccer enthusiasts with a thirst for the best. From now until June 10, those who purchase a 355-ml Budweiser bottle or can at participating bars, restaurants and supermarkets in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang and Nha Trang will receive a Budweiser coupon. After three coupons, the consumer can either exchange them for a special Budweiser key chain, or continue to collect coupons for trade-in on other prizes, such as a 2010 FIFA World Cup limited - edition beer glasses and T-shirts. Budweiser's coupon is one of several promotions the best-selling American lager and 2010 FIFA World Cup sponsor has organized since January. On April 4, during the Bud 6V6 Cup football tournament final in Ho Chi Minh City, two lucky Vietnamese residents … [Read more...] about Budweiser calls on all collectors, FIFA World Cup fans
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Shower of Cards in World Cup Finals To Appear
Referees are very important for big football matches. Particularly FIFA has gathered referees early to select those who will be officiating in this World Cup finals. Director of the National Referee Council Nguyen Van Mui has some opinion about referees in the World Cup finals. Recently, FIFA has summoned 23 references and over 40 assistants. This time FIFA has selected referee groups of the same nationality for each match. Only 2 referees coming from Japan and Singapore will have assistants of the same region, for example Thai assistants. According to FIFA, it will make those referees coordinate better because they have worked with each other for several years in national leagues, speak the same language and understand each other better. In addition, FIFA has also encouraged referees of the World Cup's to be decisive and strict. New regulations by FIFA, taking effect from July 1, will be applied in the World Cup (WC), such as red card for elbowing the opponents in aerial tackles, … [Read more...] about Shower of Cards in World Cup Finals To Appear
Maradona wants to take Iraq to World Cup finals
Diego Maradona is on the brink of becoming coach of Iraq and wants to take the country to the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil, Argentine agent Hernan Tofoni told Reuters on Thursday. Former Argentine football star Diego Maradona applauds in front of an image of Argentine tennis player David Nalbandian during the Davis Cup World Group tennis match between Carlos Berlocq of Argentina and Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic in Buenos Aires September 16, 2012. Photo: Reuters Maradona, who is acting as a consultant for the UAE club Al Wasl that he used to coach, is awaiting the outcome of a meeting of the Iraqi Football Federation to be held on Friday to discuss the Argentine's candidacy for their vacancy. "Diego is really enthused and phones us every day. He doesn't just want to coach (Iraq) for the next six months but long term," said Tofoni, who is heading up talks with Iraq for the Argentine company World Eleven. "He is excited by the fact that it's a … [Read more...] about Maradona wants to take Iraq to World Cup finals
2006 FIFA World Cup champ visits HCMC
Fabio Canavaro, the best player of the 2006 FIFA World Cup and member of the Italian squad as the Cup champions, will come to Ho Chi Minh City on Friday, January 6. Former Italian football star Fabio Canavaro will visit Ho Chi Minh City on Friday. Photo by Dan Tri. … [Read more...] about 2006 FIFA World Cup champ visits HCMC
Japan, US into FIFA Women’s World Cup final
Japan and the United States roared into the FIFA Women's World Cup final on Wednesday. Japan rallied to beat Sweden 3-1 in Frankfurt while earlier the United States eased past France 3-1 in Moenchengladbach. … [Read more...] about Japan, US into FIFA Women’s World Cup final