Tag Archives: FIFA

FIFA no Respect for the Poppy!

Posted on December 27, 2016 by irishroverpei

Governing body levies fines on British federations for Nov. 11 armbands “… we fully respect the significance of such moments in the respective countries, each one of them with its own history and background.” — FIFA’s Claudio Sulser GENEVA — … Continue reading →

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Canada’s World Cup Over!!

Posted on July 5, 2011 by irishroverpei

I put up my Arsenal pennant because the Canadian women’s team reminded me how bad Arsenal finished the premiership league. Team Canada did just as badly and even played in Arsenal Red! I know the girls played hard and gave … Continue reading →

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Sad Sad Sad

Posted on June 30, 2011 by irishroverpei

Oh Dear!! Canada are out of the world cup, they lost to France today 4-0. They have one more game to play but the end is in sight, only a miracle can save them now. Cheers and keep reading

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Women’s World Cup

Posted on June 29, 2011 by irishroverpei

As a long time promoter of girls soccer I’m very disappointed with the Canadian Media’s coverage of the Women’s World Cup. CBC is the only organization showing the games. The Charlottetown Guardian has yet to print any info on the … Continue reading →

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Go Girls Canada

Posted on June 26, 2011 by irishroverpei

Great first game for Canada in the Women’s World Cup of Soccer. They were defeated by Germany 2-1 in a very good game. Germany is rated top female team in the world so Canada did exceptionally well. It looks good … Continue reading →

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