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Viet Nam News Football SAMARA — The city of Samara, so closely linked to the Russian space programme, has had its share of heroes over the years and there plenty of the city’s high-rise blocks with murals of Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space on their sides. Just for a short time on Saturday, however, Gagarin was no longer the biggest hero for England fans in Samara and they could be forgiven for thinking a painting of Harry Maguire would very nice on the side of one of those buildings. Maguire rose like the Soyuz rocket that stands in the main street of Samara to power Kieran Trippier’s corner into the Swedish net after half an hour to open the scoring as England beat Sweden 2-0 to qualify for the semifinals of the World Cup for the first time since 1990. England have other candidates for a mural: goalkeeper Jordan Pickford built on his penalty save against Colombia with three vital stops to keep the Swedes at bay, while full back Trippier produced two … [Read more...] about Heroes a plenty in Samara as England qualify for the World Cup semifinals for the first time in 28 years
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Two Vietnamese men commit suicide after losing World Cup bet
Thong Nhat Hospital yesterday announced to succeed in treating two men who committed suicide by taking rat poison and pesticide after they lost a big sum on world cup bet. The first man, 33, is a delivery tricycle driver in Hoc Mon District. The gambler admitted to loss VND300 million ($13,077) in bets on several World Cup games. Because it was a big sum, he couldn’t pay back leading to a decision of suicide to release the family’s burden. However, after drinking three rat poison packs, he thought again and phoned his relatives to take him to the infirmary. Another man in Tan Binh District was taken to the hospital’s emergency treatment department on the day when he was unconscious because of taking pesticide. His relative revealed that he lost money on world cup betting. The first man underwent colon cleanse while the second underwent stomach cleanse, said Dr. Hoang Ngoc Anh, deputy head of the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital. Two will be discharged in a few … [Read more...] about Two Vietnamese men commit suicide after losing World Cup bet
World Cup gamblers descend on pawnshops
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Football fans who have lost money betting on the World Cup have been rushing to pawnshops to take out loans or pawn their belongings. And some dealers have been cashing in – by upping interest rates to take advantage of the trend. Police last Friday smashed a huge gambling ring worth around a VNĐ 600 billion ($26 million) in HCM City, arrested four people and summoned several others for questioning . The suspects allegedly admitted to operating transactions using a website hosted in the Philippines. "Since early 2017, the total transactions of the gambling ring have been worth more than VNĐ600 billion," the Vietnam Television reported, adding that thousands of people across Việt Nam had used its services. A pawnbroker on Nguyễn Oanh Street in HCM City told vtc.vn that gamblers whose bets paid off arrived in the morning to pick up their goods, while those who wanted to have a flutter and were short of cash arrived … [Read more...] about World Cup gamblers descend on pawnshops
FIFA to choose between North America or Morocco for 2026 World Cup
The North American bid leader Carlos Cordeiro (centre) has urged FIFA voters not to let politics cloud their decision AFP/Anders Kjaerbye The choice is clear - between a slick bid based on gleaming stadiums in the United States, Mexico and Canada or an ambitious attempt from Morocco based on as-yet largely unbuilt facilities. On the eve of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, 207 FIFA member nations will cast their vote in a congress of world football's governing body. Morocco's bid for 2026 was only cleared to advance to the runoff vote earlier this month, despite a FIFA evaluation report which classified the north African nation's stadia, accommodation and transport as "high risk." The report left the US-Canada-Mexico bid as the clear front-runner after giving it a rating of four out of a possible five. Morocco received only 2.7 out of five, but advanced despite red flags being raised over several critical components of the bid. A FIFA summary of the bid task force's findings warned that … [Read more...] about FIFA to choose between North America or Morocco for 2026 World Cup
Russia qualify for World Cup as Spain, Romania and Belgium disqualified
Russia have been awarded a place at the 2019 World Cup in Japan after World Rugby sensationally disqualified Spain, Romania and Belgium, the rugby union international governing body said on Tuesday (May 15). After the disqualification of Spain, Romania and Belgium in the 2019 World Cup, Russia will compete in Japan. (AFP/Dave ROGERS) Russia had finished third in European qualifying for the World Cup but head to the tournament after Romania, who originally won the section, second-placed Spain and fourth-placed Belgium were all docked points for fielding ineligible players. "World Rugby notes the outcome of the independent disputes committee review into matters relating to the 2017 and 2018 Rugby Europe Championship, competitions that doubled as a Rugby World Cup 2019 qualification event," said a statement issued on Tuesday. "In line with the decision, Russia will qualify for Rugby World Cup 2019 as Europe 1, joining Ireland, Scotland, Japan and the play-off winner in Pool A, … [Read more...] about Russia qualify for World Cup as Spain, Romania and Belgium disqualified
New Zealand tourism expects significant extra income from Rugby World Cup
New Zealand tourism companies should expect significant extra income from an estimated 85,000 visitors when the nation hosts the Rugby World Cup next year, according to the Ministry of Tourism.The event in September and October spans the “shoulder” season in early spring when foreign arrivals are at a seasonal low, the ministry said in an e-mailed report. As well, the spending profile of those attending the tournament is likely to be higher, it said, without providing any details. New Zealand’s economy could get a NZ$535 million ($385 million) boost from hosting the tournament, Radio New Zealand reported last month, citing an analysis by Market Economics. Spending on tourism makes up about 10 percent of the economy. The 85,000 visitors will include about 75,000 supporters and 10,000 players, officials, media and guests of sponsors, the ministry estimates. The visitor count is likely to peak at about 43,000 for the final week of the event, rising from 20,000 during the … [Read more...] about New Zealand tourism expects significant extra income from Rugby World Cup
2014 World Cup be broadcasted by the VTV
(Cinet)- According to Vietnamese broadcasters, Vietnamese broadcasters will pay only $2-3 million to broadcast the 2014 World Cup. Many experts in the field of copyright say that, sooner or later, VTV will most likely get the World Cup TV rights. Now, Viettel Group and Viet Nam Television (VTV) are considered the most likely to ultimately buy the package, but Viettel has already said it can't see making any profits in the deal. The secretary general of the Vietnam Pay Television Association, Mr. Le Dinh Cuong, said that if VTV could not afford the World Cup broadcasting rights, the government would step in to help negotiate a better price. An anonymous expert, who served as deputy director at a broadcasting station, says that MP&Silva, the rights holder, well understands the Vietnamese market, so they have anticipated possible plans to at least break even. Specifically, in the event that no broadcaster is willing to pay $10 million to buy the exclusive World Cup television … [Read more...] about 2014 World Cup be broadcasted by the VTV
S.Africa plans water-tight defence against World Cup crime
South Africa is to throw a ring of steel around Johannesburg's sparkling new Soccer City stadium to prevent terrorists, hooligans or petty criminals from spoiling Friday's World Cup kick-off.With around 50 murders a day, South Africa has a reputation as one of the world's most dangerous countries and the build-up to the tournament has been dogged by talk of terror plots and hooligan fears.Few football fans need reminding the start of the last major tournament on the continent, January's African Cup of Nations in Angola, was overshadowed by a deadly attack on Togo's team bus by separatists.Around 40 heads of state and a host of VIPs will attend the opening ceremony and inaugural match between the hosts and Mexico at the 95,000-seat stadium.So with the eyes of the world on South Africa, police are leaving nothing to chance.Bomb squads, thousands of uniformed, plainclothes and mounted police officers will be patrolling both Soccer City and Cape Town's Green Point arena where France take … [Read more...] about S.Africa plans water-tight defence against World Cup crime
Brazil launches campaign to promote tourism for 2014 World Cup
(Cinet)- On July 9, in Johannesburg, a new international tourism campaign was launched: "Brazil is calling you! Celebrate life here. Brazil. Sensational!". It consists of television spots, print ads, social media programs and more, with the objective of inviting the world to visit the country before it becomes the host of major world sporting events. The campaign was prepared by the Tourism Ministry through EMBRATUR (Brazilian Tourism Institute) and will be seen on television and a newly launched YouTube page on July 12. The new campaign is part of the Ministry of Tourism and EMBRATUR's strategy to increase international tourism in the country. The objective of the "Plano Aquarela 2020" - International Tourism Marketing plan, is a 300 percent growth of international tourism by doubling the number of foreign visitors throughout the next decade. Tourism Minister Luiz Barretto said that one billion reais (568 million U.S. dollars) will be invested in the tourism sector in … [Read more...] about Brazil launches campaign to promote tourism for 2014 World Cup
Rugby World Cup 2011 introduced to Vietnam
New Zealand’s Prime Minister John Key joined in a party at the Park Hyatt Hotel and introduced the 7th Rugby World Cup 2011 to Vietnam while visiting Ho Chi Minh City on October 29. Addressing the event, PM John Key confirmed New Zealand will create a festival featuring the country’s character. Meanwhile, New Zealand’s commercial counsellor in Vietnam, said the presence of PM John Key will create opportunities for people who care about Rugby, to take part in the global tournament, and discover multilateral business cooperation potential in many other fields. Attendees were New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Murray McCully, the country’s ambassador to Vietnam, Heather Riddell, and many other high-ranking officials. On the Vietnamese side were leaders of HCM City’s Departments of Foreign Affairs, Culture, Sports and Tourism and many businesses. The 7th Rugby World Cup 2011 will take place in New … [Read more...] about Rugby World Cup 2011 introduced to Vietnam