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Heroes of the FIFA World Cup – El Salvador 1982

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A Notable Example During El Salvador’s civil war, between 1977 and 1989, the national team qualified for the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain. It was one of the greatest sporting moments in Latin America history, considering that at the time of war ES had one of the worst Olympic systems in the Western Hemisphere. Few stadiums existed and much of the nation’s infrastructure had been devastated. Meanwhile, many foreign squads were forced to cancel their meetings in ES because of the violence. In spite of this, the Central American …

Heroes of the FIFA World Cup – Bolivia 1994!

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An Athletic Miracle! Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia’s second largest city, was home to the Tahuichi Aguilera Soccer Academy, one of the world’s most popular soccer academies. Tahuichi’s work was difficult due to many problems in the country, from military coups to extreme poverty. Nonetheless, this sports school made history when it won the World Championships in 1978 and 1982. However in time, the academy provided several players to the Bolivian national football team. By the early 1990s, curiously Tahuichi Aguilera was the nucleus …

How FIFA Selects World Cup Hosts

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The FIFA World Cup is the largest and most prestigious sporting event in the world. The hosts of this event do not have to go through World Cup (WC) qualification and benefit from sports tourism during the event. It is no surprise that host-selection for the World Cup can be controversial and increasingly rigorous. In the modern era, FIFA has attempted to make the criteria for host selection more equitable and transparent. Since FIFA’s host selection policy is dynamic, it is important to understand the context in which it has …

Brazil National Soccer Team – The Elite Brazilian Soccer Team

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Brazil National Soccer Team has been the most successful in the history of World Cup and has consistently remained as the strongest soccer nation in the world. As soccer has been a sacred part of the Brazilians, they are proud to produce one of the most talented players which have dominated the World Cup competitions. The Brazilian team has made numerous achievements in the world of soccer which gained them the recognition of different organization in soccer. They do not just capture the attention of the most soccer enthusiasts they …

Valencia is in Spain

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Valencia is Spains third largest city. It lies on the Mediterranean coast some 350km south of Barcelona. Formerly an industrial city, Valencia saw rapid development that started in the mid 1990s, expanding its cultural and touristy possibilities, which turned it into a vibrant city. The major tourist attraction in Valencia is the amazing City of Arts and Sciences which attracts 4 million annual visitors and is equally fascinating to adults and children alike. The city is currently undergoing a facelift in preparation for the 2007 Americas Cup sailing race which …