If they say a week’s a long time in politics then it’s surely an eternity when it comes to the machinations involved in landing a coveted World Cup in soccer.
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Dreams Die: Paul The Octopus Was Just A Clever Publicity Stunt?
Say it ain’t so, Paul, say it ain’t so!
Paul the Octopus is Dead? Long Live Paul the Octopus!
The English-born Paul the Octopus died earlier this week. Now a French-born successor has been chosen, and assigned the same name. Meet Paul II: Soccer psychic junior. (via AP)
R.I.P: Paul, The World Cup’s Psychic Octopus
NewsFeed is sad to announce that Paul, the famous psychic octopus who shot to fame after predicting the outcomes of World Cup this summer, died Tuesday. He lived just two and a half years.
After World Cup Humiliation, North Korean Team is Publicly Shamed
You gotta feel for the North Korean football squad. As if losing all three group games in the World Cup wasn’t bad enough, the players had to endure a six-hour public shaming once they returned home.
Maradona Out as Argentina’s National Soccer Coach
After a disappointing 4-0 loss to Germany in the 2010 World Cup quarterfinals, Diego Maradona’s tenure as the nation’s soccer manager is reportedly over.
Quotes: Diego Maradona on His Soccer Future with Argentina
“If they touch a hair of one of my guys, even if it’s the masseur or the kitman, I’m going,”
— DIEGO MARADONA, manager of Argentina’s national soccer team, on his desire to return as coach on one condition — his staff stays …
The Week in Web Trends: Gibson, Palin and Spain
This week’s hottest stories? An actor’s meltdown, a country’s triumph and a politician’s public pitch. NewsFeed breaks down all the biggest Internet searches.
Paul the Octopus Inspires an iPhone Application
Thanks to a new iPhone app, you can query World Cup legend Paul the Octopus (well, an octopus like him) on everything from what pizza you should buy to whether you should continue to read this article.
Paul the Psychic Octopus Chooses Team Jacob
Finally, we have the definitive proof that Paul the Octopus actually is brilliant — he’s on Team Jacob.
Leave on a High Note: Psychic Paul, Omnipotent Octopus, Retires
With eight correct World Cup predictions for each of his eight tentacles, including Spain’s epic win against the Netherlands on Sunday, Paul the Octopus is quitting while he’s ahead.
World Cup Horror: Bombings in Uganda Kill Dozens
What was a joyous afternoon for millions of football fans around the world became a nightmare for dozens in Kampala. Two bombings resulted in the deaths and injuries of World Cup fans and restaurant patrons in Uganda’s capital …