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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2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying round: Vietnam enters second round after trouncing Macau 7-1
Although played in the visiting Macau stadium, Cong Vinh's five goals helped Vietnam demolish Macau (China) 7-1 in the second leg of the first round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on July 3. From the opening whistle, Vietnam brought pressure to bear on Macau, producing many scoring chances. Cong Vinh opened the score for Vietnam after just three minutes and Quang Hai netted the second in the 24th minute. Vietnamese striker Cong Vinh scored two goals in the 29th and 43rd minutes to make it 4-0 in the first half. Fifteen minutes after the break, Leong Ka Hang scored the first goal for Macau but it seemed to energize their more illustrious opponents. Coach Goetz immediately reinforced his team by replacing Ngoc Thanh defender for Viet Cuong and Trong Hoang half-back player for Duy Nam. Then, Cong Vinh added two more goals in the 75th and 82nd minutes (one from the penalty spot) while defender Quang Thanh scored the seventh goal for Vietnam in the 86th minute, sealing the 13-1 … [Read more...] about 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying round: Vietnam enters second round after trouncing Macau 7-1
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
2014 FIFA World Cup preliminary draw
FIFA President Joseph Blatter presided over the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Preliminary Draw in the city of Rio de Janeiro on Saturday. Conducted by FIFA's Secretary-General Jerome Valcke, the draw, combined musical talent, emotion-catching video and soccer stars, determined the fate of 166 teams in their quest to earn a spot in the 32-team tournament. … [Read more...] about 2014 FIFA World Cup preliminary draw
FIFA World Cup opens S.Africa to terror attacks
JOHANNESBURG, May 27, 2010 (AFP) - South Africa, which has long sought to reassure visitors about its crime rate, is now soothing concerns about the risk of terror attacks during the football World Cup, just two weeks away. Normally South Africa is far off the radar for international extremist groups, but the magnitude of the World Cup makes the country a possible target, experts warn. Last week, Iraqi officials announced the arrest of a Saudi man who a security official said had participated in the planning of a terrorist act during the World Cup. Al-Qaeda's front group in Iraq has denied any plot against the tournament, which kicks off on June 11. South Africa has repeatedly promised a safe tournament, and FIFA insists no credible threats have been received. "Anytime a threat was coming, we checked and there was nothing very strong," FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke said Wednesday. "I think all these threats are just people trying to get some spotlight on them because … [Read more...] about FIFA World Cup opens S.Africa to terror attacks