FIFA Fines Serbia: Warns of Point Penalties
October 8, 2009 by Jyle Dupuis
Filed under News
There’s more trouble brewing for Serbian Soccer. The FIFA has decided ti fine the Serbian National Soccer Association 25,000 Swiss Francs over the latest incident at a Serbian/France World Cup Qualifying match. Rowdy fans decided to throw fire crackers and lighters onto the soccer pitch at French players. FIFA has said that if the unsportsmanlike behavior doesn’t end Serbia will soon have to pay in more than just money, they will soon be fined in precious points that could cost them a chance to play in the 2010 World Cup.
The decision has not been taken lightly, but something had to …read more
Zidane To Sit Out Vancouver Game
July 3, 2009 by Jyle Dupuis
Filed under FIFA World Cup, News, Soccer Stars
Zidane was set to play a charity tribute game in Vancouver Saturday, though it seems he will have to sit this one out. He suffered a back injury after picking up his kid as they watched the fireworks display on Canada Day in Vancouver.
Fans from all over the Vancouver area have tickets to see the French living soccer legend, though without Zidane the game must go on.
Zidane was instrumental in bringing France to win the 1998 World Cup and 2000 Euro Cup. He retired after leading France to the 2006 World Cup finals after being sent off by refs …read more
