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Schiavonia and The Islands of Qutar
Present World Cup xXx
soon....

Yes its that time again, soon it will be time to start that big old competition we know as the Nationstates World Cup. Its the 30th edition of this fine tournament, we've seen pretty much all the things you could think of happening in football matches, so this time we challenge you to make your RPs just that little bit more special.

WARNING!
The NS World Cup is a place for all those involved to come and have a bit of a laugh and enjoy themselves, so lets make it a fun one or we shall prod you with pointed sticks!

This is the place to post any Pre-Tournament stuff, such as how you were robbed last time and how you'll make it right. The place for posting rosters however can be found here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=494083)

Also we've filled up the sign-ups, but you can be put on the reserve list here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=489617) and you too might be in World Cup xXx, if someone drops out

Have fun and we'll see you at the qualifiers soon!

OOC: Continuing from the Cup of Harmony...

IC:

Four years ago, George Illyanich, star of the Valerian National Team, had a foray with three Valerian women during the Cup of Harmony in the Dreamed Realms. The star player thought that it was all a dream, considering that it was a hotel and bar that was dreamed into existence. However, it turns out that a month after the Cup of Harmony concluded with Magnus Valerius 0, Milchama 2, that it was no dream. The three women visited George Illyanich again to announce that he was the father of all of their children. A fourth woman who Illyanich slept with the day after his... foursome, also approached him with the same declaration as well, and it seems that George has gotten himself into a big mess.

It was a terrible nightmare. However, Illyanich's wife, Sarah, did not leave him after hearing the news, instead rather staying with Illyanich and their four children (one son, three daughters). She remarked in her aristocratic tones, "Illyanich, you are the paragon of Valerian virility... I am quite proud. And that's why I couldn't bear to leave you."

And thus George is grooming a new generation of Illyaniches, who may very well become new football players for the national team when they grow up and mature. His four sons from his affairs have taken after him, and his son (whom he had with his wife Sarah), Leon, who turned 15 this year, is already a football star in high school. George Illyanich sure is something, and as his mistresses married other men, he still kept in touch with them and his "little bastards", Roderic, Donnchad, Ivan, and Temujin.

NMSoft Head Offices, New Montreal, 1100 hours local time

"Ladies and gentlemen! Ladies and gentlemen, if I could have your attention please! Let's get this thing started, so we can get to the demos and you can go play with our new toy in the other room. I'm cool with that, and I'm sure you are too.

"It's my honor and my pleasure to announce the release of NMSoft's World Cup Football 30. We would like to caution our customers to not purchase a, umm, product titled World Cup Football XXX, which is actually a pornographic DVD. Our team of attack lawyers is currently taking them to court over this matter, but nothing has been officially resolved yet, and as far as we know copies of this DVD are still being produced and sold.

"Caveats aside, it's now my pleasure to present to you certain new features that will hopefully make you agree with us when we say that this is the greatest edition of World Cup Football yet.

"First off, the usual vastly improved graphics and game speed. Over eighty-five 'combos' - button strings that will, when correctly pushed, cause your player to perform astonishing feats of ball control, athletecism, acrobatics, and so forth. But that's not what you want me to talk about.

"What you want me to talk about is our new 'build your own nation" feature."

A dramatic pause.

"Yep, now you can create your own national side from the ground up. Upload flags and uniforms. Sixty stadia available for your home pitch, with more being patched in constantly. Create your own chants as audio files and hear them resound throughout the stadium as your players take the pitch. Control formations, lineups, and coaching decisions. Take your country from struggling newcomer status to the top 10. And when you're done testing your mettle against our AI, take your side to the Web to challenge the world. Or play as an individual in our new 11-on-11 format, in which every player on the pitch is an actual person, connected just like you to Footie.net, our dedicated multiplayer network.

"To showcase this mode, we've got 11 randomly selected owners of World Cup 29 from the States going up against 11 counterparts from Bedistan in this demo here..."

PALADINS 13
BEDISTAN 11

SuperShark Monthly Issue #244, pages 173-176

Yes folks, it's that time of the year again and I advise you to start socking your money away now - World Cup Football 30 has been releasing in New Montreal States, and what with the near-identical languages used, we have been informed to expect the full commercial release here in less than a month. But do not - and I repeat, do NOT - even think of booting up WCF29 because it will keep your expectations low and will consequently see them shattered. And I do mean shattered; the amount of new features WCF30 has packed into it almost defies belief.

Take, for instance, the ball control. WCF29 gave us a whole array of nifty tricks you could use, but 30 just takes it to a ludicrous level. Remember Hugo Tomlinson's trick when he played Boca Raton - the famous "mime in a glass box" incident? It's in here. What about Tristan Kancer's "Samoa Joe" goal celebration? Made it in too. Hell, they even found room for Triela's Richo Stadium, where the virtual Psychos play their home games. But as well you know, good graphics cannot gloss over poor gameplay. Does it play well?

Oh my zombie Jesus yes. It strikes a good balance between a long, slow learning curve and a short, fast one; you can start off the day learning how to pass and, if you're good enough at games, end by beating Magnus Valerius 6-0. The collision detection is excellent, so when you strike a cross you can bet the flight of the ball will never be the same twice. Put simply, this game has the whole package - we strongly, strongly recommend you get this and get on the network connection because you will enjoy it almost too much.

Our Rating: 91%

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Welcome to Faeries and Unicorns tonight! I am your host Reginald Smythe.

WC27 saw the promise of a great era in Sylvanaes football. The Mystical Unicorns debuted on the scene and quickly made a name for themselves as a side capable of torturing the higher ranks. Just ask Vilita if you don’t believe me. So much promise in those early days.

Then came the realities of WC28 and WC29 where the Unicorns failed to achieve anything beside random wins over Vilita yet again. Despite a fine CoH performance in there somewhere, the Unicorns have not advanced as we had hoped. In fact, salt was thrown in the wound during WC29 when a bunch of Quacks actually qualified in their first attempt. Bah. They’ll meet reality this time around, I assure you that.

But now come WC30. This is our big chance to step up and make some noise. But do we really think that will happen? Nope. Luck just doesn’t visit the Unicorns in World Cup Qualifiers. Someone please tell me Vilita will be in our group again. Please? We need those six points.

But anyway, we do have something no one else has. Our kits have skirts. Makes sense when all the players are female. And if we see Eauz lurking in the group, we might just break out the now infamous bikini kits. Don’t laugh. They worked just as planned. Damn men were drooling too much to do anything else.

Some things you can count on. Queen Sonya will be present. The Unicorns will struggle. And male fans from all over will get slapped by their wives when we are on television. Sorry. Your bad luck if she catches you staring too hard.

So how will things go for the Unicorns? Hmmm… common sense says very badly. But I am ever the optimist. I think we have a chance not to finish dead last. And sometime around WC3153845 we might just manage to qualify.

See you all next time on Faeries and Unicorns tonight!

Who Wants To Be A World Cup Manager?
Romm's health and resignation means there's an opening at top of the Geisenfried National Team

-KONIGSEIFERT, GEISENFRIED
The team was ready. They would be heading off to Andossa Se Mitrin Vega for the 4th Edition of the Draggonnii Inviyatii, hoping to produce upsets like their victory over Sarzonia in the last edition. And then it happened. The national team's manager, Wilhelm Romm, suffered a heart attack two days before they were to leave, incapacitating him and causing all hell to break loose for the national team. Romm, who recently passed the seven decade milestone in age, is noted for being a bit of a control freak when managing and left so little notes on his strategies that his assistant managers were unable to piece together something that could be a quick fix at least for the Draggonnii Inviyatii. So the RFFA was sent to find a manager within a day. It was too much of a task for them, and most of the team was hesitant to leave without some sort of leadership. The RFFA was forced to withdraw from the tournament, much to the pain of the organizers, who luckily managed to get the Hypocrian national team to come over.

Some time has passed since then, and Romm's condition has stabilized, but his health has remained at a much lower general condition than it was previously. It was little surprise then, when a week ago, Romm resigned from his position as the Geisenfried national team's head manager so that the team could sufficiently practice before World Cup 30 qualifying begins. For the past week, the RFFA has looked at some various managers from the Geisenfried Erstliga, but no annoucement was made naming a successor for Romm. There were even wild rumors that one of the broadcasting stations had managed to convince the RFFA to make a reality TV contest out of it, but that has been denied by all parties. Instead, the only major announcement that has been made was the RFFA would also be considering international managers from various nations to lead the Geisenfried national team.

And so, the fans wait as the RFFA decides. When will the announcement come? We don't know, but most hope soon, so that the team can prepare for WC30. Many have high hopes for this cup, after finishing third behind New Montreal States and Andossa Se Mitrin Vega. But if the team isn't ready, those hopes may be crushed.

OOC: If you have a person(s) of some soccer fame, please telegram me with their names, accomplishments and managing ideas and I'll consider them for the manager position. It should be noted that I'm looking for someone from a nation more experienced with the World Cup, but I'll consider just about anything.

At least they stopped the bleeding.

Sarzonia's national football team broke through after back-to-back first round eliminations and returned to the knockout stages in the World Cup finals. Even the team's eventual loss on penalties, 4-3 after playing to a 1-1 draw after regulation and extra time did little to dent the optimism that has finally begun to take root once again.

The Stars unit that will be kicking off World Cup XXX will be essentially the same team that won Group 7 and advanced to the knockouts. The coaching staff will remain the same with Mark Wingate calling the shots and Brian Wilson and Horace Sandt helping as the number one assistant and the goalkeeping coach respectively. The biggest difference will be the experience factor.

"We have a World Cup under our belts now," forward Steve Jacobson said. "That makes a world of difference now. We have a much better idea of what to expect now."

The one thing that concerns Incorporated Football Federation chairman Dave Wilson is whether that increased experience will mean the team will revert to its more complacent form that necessitated the roster shakeup that left no players who had previous World Cup experience on the Stars squad.

"That absolutely is on our minds," he said. "We played well in the last World Cup because the lads were focused. They had to be. They all looked to Brian and Horace for guidance because they'd never been through World Cup football. Now that they have, are they going to mail in a match against a team at the bottom of the table? Are they going to allow a lower-ranked side to outwork them? Those are questions we have to answer now."

However, Wilson admitted that the departure of Sir Douglas Freech on "less than amicable terms" was a far bigger source of consternation for him.

"He was a vital part of the search process for a technical director and he was a big reason for the shakeup of the roster," Wilson said. "He was also instrumental in patching things up between me and [technical director and former national team coach] Brett [Hancock]. Ultimately, though, he wanted to go back home and we just let him."

The Stars say they are committed to the long term health of the national team programme, but they have denied speculation that the team would once again field an Under 21 national team, citing relations between Sarzonia and Total 'n Utter Insanity.

"If someone else takes over the Under 21 World Cup, we'll be there when the bell rings," Wilson said. "But unless that happens, we'll continue to work on our player development programme the way we have already done. We don't need an Under 21 national team to do well in the World Cup proper."

Coming soon...

The Legends Penalty Competition!

We want you!

If you have played international football and can be considered one of your nation's most legendary players, we would like YOU to come to the King Francesco Stadium for the World Cup 30 for a penalty competition between some of the best players EVER! Just contact the SFF, and you could win one million Schiavone Weilds for a charity of your choice!

Applications should be in by the final day of qualifying, so there's no rush for enterants.

Well, not yet, anyway.

We don't mind whether you're still playing or not, just so long as you're what you'd class a "legend".

OOC: for those of you who weren't in the Cup of Harmony, this is the 12th part of what will hopefully be a 30-part RP (30th cup...30 part RP...hmmmm). if you wanna know what happened in the 1st 11 parts go here: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=491161 and take a look. also if I use your country and don't want me to... I'll change it.


PART TWELVE

(on two separate rooftops across from Manik's apartment building)

Agent Wesson (on commlink W/Smith): I have the room sighted... but have no shot yet. They're behind a wall... Do you have a shot?

Agent Smith: No... I have confirmed they are behind the southwest corner of the kitchen...

Wesson: Wish I knew what they were talking about... If manik tells him who paid him off.. Then the Boss is gonna be really pissed if we don't take Mr. Mall out.

Smith: I got a shot... Its Manik... Should I take It??

Wesson: Not yet. I want to kill both of them... Damn... Still no shot on Mall.

Smith... I got a bead on Mr. Mall right now.... I'm gonna take it....

Did you ever get the feeling that something bad was going to happen to you and you turn around and every thing moves real slow and you avoid it? I don't know what exactly tipped me off, the glass breaking or the sound of the bullet, but as I turned away from Don Manik, the bullet went right where my head was and sickenly thudded into his brain.

I threw myself to the floor, drew my gun and looked around. I didn't see anything but the body and a broken window with a bullet hole in it. I ran towards the window and looked up at the near-by roof-tops, and saw a man running away. "Damn.. another lead dead.. but at least I know where to go next..."

NMSoft's Latest Additions to World Cup Football 30 Cause Software Controversy

After the folding of the Bazalonian Games developer EG Inc due to suspicious circumstances related to major national and minor international Massively Multiplayer Online Sports Role Playing Game (MMOSRPG), Soccer World Online. The directors of the now defunct company, working in a variety of nation-wide organisations, one even in BazAir have filed a joint Civil suit against NMSoft.

The suit cites "freaky similarities" between portions of Soccer World Online and World Cup Football 30. Specifically refering to "11 vs. 11" play, 'footie.net', and the "build your nation" aspect of play.

"This is a blatent rip-off of EG Inc.'s Soccer World Online, the new features implemented have all been taken directly from our MMOSRPG. The style of play, the stadiums, the matchs, and even some of these 'combos' have been direct rips from our Intellectual Property and we cannot just let this flagrant breach of copyright occur. We of course are willing to settle this outside the courts but that will matter upon how NMSoft relates."

Observers are unsure of how this case will pan out who will win or if there is a settlement or how much it will be and NMSoft has yet to comment on this suit.

A pink Porsche pulls out outside Keanu Reeves housem and into the driveway. Rachel Kool honks the horn.

Reanu Reeves, Jeruselem striker, is saying goodbye to his current girlfriend.

G/F: Hey, isn't that your ex-girlfriend out there?
Keanu: Yes, I once dated Rachel before she was famous
G/F: I think you'd better go. I don't want to get you in trouble with the coach again!
Keanu: That's alright. If I get in trouble, Rachel somehow gets me out of it.
G/F: She still likes you then?
Keanu: Yeah, but she's just good friend
G/F: A super attractive one
Keanu: I know, I attract all the chics
G/F: Here she is now.
Rachel: Keanu, hurry up or Harry is going be upset with you again. I don't want repeat of your late arrival last world cup.
Keanu: Good thing I got friends like you eh?
G/F: I think you'd better go. Nice to meet you Rachel, don't see you very often.
Rachel: I'm a journalist and with kids now. Busy busy busy! No time to slow down sadly.
G/F: Do bring your kids around one day
Rachel: My kids, they're as bad as me. They're nuts
G/F: That's alright, my family are bady disfunctional. I'm used to it.
Rachel: Maybe Mum can send you around if you want.
G/F: That's fine
Rachel: OK Keanu, time's a ticking
Keanu: OK, OK

<Car backs out and speeds off with Keanu waving back>

G/F: Now, why do I complain about Keanu when girls like Rachel hang around him all the time. He could have anyone, and I still complain. Must be my Mum's genes - never happy with anything

NMSoft's latest game loved by the Oliverrian fans

By: Francis Namey

This new edition of World Cup Soccer 30 is loved by every soccer fan all over Oliverry. This new game, which permits a user to create its own nation, was not available in the Limbrogidlias after 2 hours, every person trying to create Limbrogidlia in this game. In Oliverry, everyone wanted to play with the Oliverrian squad's leader and best player in the Première Ligue, playing with Communist FC, William Jones, reserve with the World Cup 29 team.

"This game is cool!" said a 12 years-old guy with squared glasses and many buttons in the face. "This game is a summum in gaming technology. Graphics are nice, gameplay is nice and the modes available are just the necessary things for hours of fun." Jacques Lecavalier, host of the show Monsieur Jeu on Canal T.

"So," Viannor said, tossing her folder containing today's breifing notes onto the table, "it appears we and Rejistania lost the host vote. At least that makes the immediate future's security concerns a tad easier."

"When was the last time a Starblaydi voted for anything of note?" Issac joked, to no-one in particular.

"My daughter," Lord Rodrigo Marquez said with a smile, "last week, for 'ASP|RE' on the StarSeekers 'reality' talent show."

"The boy-band won, did they?" Viannor tilted her head slightly, "I don't even think we had the vote results pre-arranged."

"We didn't," Lord Hovarrd piped up, "they actually have mass-appeal, they'll be having number one records across the Strategic Alliance and, probably, Atlantian Oceania."

"Speaking of mass-appeal," Viannor continued her populist theme, "has the SFA selected an appropriate legend for this penalty shoot-out tournament?"

"Simple," Lord Van Honjiik said, "Simeone Di Bradini."

"Good." Viannor nodded. "Now, defence..."

Reporter: Hejida Frankton'he, how does it feel no longer to be the undertaker of rejistanian soccer but suddenly someone, who the nation puts high hopes into?
Eric Frankton: Yes, this feels kinda strange - but in a very good way. However, I know that this is a temporary thing. I do not think that a few wins can compensate against the traumas, which make all rejistanis highly suspicious of attacking soccer.
Reporter: But you surely admit that the nation was a bit dekarelized by the tactics in WC29?
Eric Frankton: This is a long-term process... there were anti-karelan movements in the ASR, otherwise, I wouldn't have gotten the position. This was one step in a long journey.
Reporter: You consider yourself a steadfast anti-karelan?
Eric Frankton: No, here in Rejistania, I have learned that System Karela can work. However I think the style should be chosen for tactical and aesthetical reasons, not for religious ones.
Reporter: What made you remain coach of the rejistanian national team?
Eric Frankton: The ASR pays well, it is a respected job and Rejistania is a good place to work in. Great climate, friendly and tolerant people.
Reporter: Sources from the ASR say you are called Kuhsa, meaning thunder there?
Eric Frankton: Well, I use a loud tone at times and Rejistanis can not pronounce my name...

Lexington Sports Report
A nuclear attack. A nation shattered. World Cup 30 should come as a relief to many Lexington SC players and fans. Just weeks after a devastating mod nuke attack on the old nation of New-Lexington that left many friends, family, and even players on the old national team dead. The nation lost nearly 90% of its population. Only the capital district and surrounding areas (155 million people) lived, while 900 million were killed in the mod nuke attack. The nation splintered and Lexington SC rose from the ashes. Still struggling to get back on its feet, the nation has relied on the farming industry to keep the nation in the black, while the struggling industry suffered major losses. Emperor Drew Harris has proclaimed a national holiday so the struggling can have a month of world cup paradise. Security is a concern with the major terrorist group, Al-Irmo, threatens the security of Lexington SC’s games at Wildcat Hollow. However Emperor Harris assures visiting clubs that they are safe for competition.

OOC: Shiavonia, do those players in the shootout have to be retired?
Lexington Sports Report
Today's Issue: An Exclusive interview with Wildcat Star Trevor Griggs!
Lexintgon Sports Report: So Trevor, you didnt play in World Cup 29, but played in WC 28 and the WC 28 BoF for New-Lexington correct?
Trevor Griggs: Yeah I led New-Lexington in scoring and assists.
LSR: How do you think this Lexington SC club sizes up with New-Lexington's WC 28 club?
TG: Well if any one remembers we did a lot better than excpected, we did. We didnt qualify but we beat Fmj Phoenix and Catuduences and finished ahead of then #80-Magnius Valerius.
LSR: Well im sorry Trevor but this is all the time we have for now, come nack and join us next week!
TG: Well ill still be playing in the BoF then, but ill see if I can drop by.
LSR: Thank-you
TG: No problem

QSPN FOOTBALL TONIGHT

Ben Rottenburger: With breaking news I'm Ben Rottenburger. the special 30th World Cup penalty kick shoot-out will have a Qazoxian player in it and that player shall be none other than: AKI FA'MAU-TANA. The 28-year old striker from Gothika has lead the Women's team to 3 straight appearances in the Women's World Cup and is the team's all-time leading scorer with 12 goals.

Hiiraanese Suprised the forums are up
And Oliverry takes blame for frenching up Qutar

*this coverage is baned in Hiiraan, thus we can't print what we want*

Elven Times
What's On The Horizon?

With the upcoming 30th edition of the NSWC (Nationstates World Cup) and our Elven Marauders entry into it, we look ahead to the competition.

Q: Will the Marauders do one better off their last campaign and qualify for the proper?
A: We think Yes.
Why?: With the expierence gained from the first go around, the squad is now ready and knows what to expect from their competition.

Q: Will Night be the leading scorer for the Marauders?
A: Of course.
Why?: Night is the best player that the ESF has ever seen, and she just continues to get better.

Q: How will Titenburg go out?
A: In a blaze of glory.
Why?: What else would suit the player and elf that is Dwier Titenburg? He will make an impression to last for decades to come.

Q: How will the retirement of Collins effect the team?
A: The offence will be shaky during the first few matches, but end splendidly.
Why?: His replacements are good as he was and just need to find out the patterns of their partners to excel.

Q: Now that Zacharius and Night are hitched and have a kid, how long until we see the child on the pitch?
A: As soon as they are eligable for leagues.
Why?: His parents are two of the top 3 strikers in the ESF history, enough said. Expect to see young Kiso Night in the 34rd Cup where he will be 15, which would make him the youngest elf on the national team.

Q: Will this be emmigrant Riot's last go around for the national team?
A: Most likely.
Why?: Now 33, she might still play during WWC 4, but don't expect to see her for WC 31 at age 37.

Article by Ron Santapa

[OOC - As I can't log on as Alasdair I Frosticus, I've taken a slightly oblique angle on this.... And yes, I was going to enter a team of porn stars into WCXXX, even before NMS's RP]

THE MONASTIC TIMES

MFA CONDEMNS DREAMED REALM INVOLVEMENT IN 'PORN FILM'
Holy Synod Members Weep in Shame

By Fr. Nicholas the Scribe

The Monastic Football Association was today forced to distance itself from the Holy Empire Football Association [of Alasdair I Frosticus] following revelations that controversial pornographic DVD World Cup XXX - currently the cause of legal investigation by officials from New Montreal States - was produced in the Holy Empire.

"We utterly condemn this so-called 'digital versatile disc'" said a senior archimandite, speaking on condition of anonymity. "This perversion of the sacred union between married men and women has brought shame and disgrace upon the entire Dreamed Realm". Members of the Holy Synod are said to have wept in shame upon realising the disc's origin.

Meanwhile, the Holy Empire Football Association is rumoured to be entering the stars of World Cup XXX as their 'team' in, well, World Cup XXX. Brandi Cerise, Jennie Foxxxxxxxx, Huang Hau Loh, Patrick O'Toole, and other so-called 'porn stars' are said to be practicing in a secret location in the Holy Empire. Archregimancy officials have refused to comment on the rumours, beyond confirming that their own team will consist of XI monks with no connection to the 'vice' and 'iniquity' of the Holy Empire.

OC: if anyone has a spare manager, please tg me with information like preferred formation and playing style. If they have players from the U21's squads of the past they want in, include that as well

Jude Bows Out

FA Stay With Old Guard

According to Cuation fans that had gone to the Dragon Cup, there had been some curiosity by the hosts over the lack of Cuation team. Now we can reveal why, Cuation has no manager after the Cup of Harmony and it has caused problems.

After yet another failure to qualify, Cuation looked to the Cup of Harmony to restore pride but a spectacular failure resulted in Cuation knocked out in the group stage. With the side starting to slide down the rankings table, warlord Jude felt it was time to go, saying:

I have been manager of Cuation since the team entered the Baptism of Fire. I was proud to win that competition and have since taken Cuation into not only the top half of the world but into the top forty. I have taken the team as far as I can go and will concentrate on running the country while m successor will hopefully lead the team to further success.

The FA, having found no coach in Cuation able to take the job has been forced to name an ageing squad that will need rejuvenating in the future. Igor, the old assistant manager will act as caretaker till a new manager is found.

It may well be another year of failure for the team as any new manager will get a transitional period before pressure is put on for results. He, or she, will then be expected to either take Cuation to a Cup of Harmony final or to qualify for the World Cup, something Jude failed to do.

News Items from the Goongerah Green Left Online Edition

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GREEN THINK TANK HEADQUARTERS OPEN IN GOONGERAH

Protector of the Environment and other things he can’t remember, willd, today officially opened the new home of the Green Think Tank (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Green_Think_Tank) in the Errinundera Environment Centre in Goongerah. The think tank is affiliated with the United Nations and aims to promote the discussion and development of environmental issues generally, and at the United Nations in particular. The protector said that it was a sign that Errinundera was returning to the international stage after an absence of two years. “It is such a thrill to contribute to the growth of the nation and of the world community. I am sure the Green Think Tank will have a significant role in the dissemination of green ideas.”

Local Goonie, madarsoni, isn’t so sure: “They had better do something impressive or else I’m sure someone will burn them down.”

Building maintenance manager of the think tank, hennylep, is more positive. “The people representing all the other NationStates are so nice. I will do my best to make them feel most welcome.”

GENDERQUEER SELECTED IN WORLD CUP xXx SQUAD

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The Errinundera Football Association has created history by selecting genderqueer player, rosaniel (pictured), in its squad for the World Cup. A search of the archives suggests that no previous capped Errinundrian has been legally genderqueer. Protector of Sport, ratesint, is quite up front (so to speak) about it. “Our aim is to do as well as possible in the Cup. That means we pick players on their ability, their form, their attitude, and whether they will fit our team structure. rosaniel shines in all four areas. I couldn’t give a toss what quer bodily structure is.”

The angel-faced rosaniel querself is self-effacing. “It is an honour to be selected in the national squad. I see myself as a pioneer for the acceptance of the third gender but we have a long way to go. That I am newsworthy at all shows that genderqueerness has yet to be fully accepted as an everyday thing.” When asked whether quer genderqueerness was chosen or biological rosaniel was blunt. “You want to know what’s between my legs? Well, if you ever have the good fortune of sleeping with me, you’ll find out.”

A poll run by “MyFavouritePlayer.com.err” found that women rated quer as the most attractive player in the national squad. Men voted quer second to vice-captain ubhashinim, albeit narrowly. Needless to say que topped the genderqueer poll by a substantial margin.

KINGFISHERS TO FIND NEW HOME

The McKillops Bridge football team’s tenancy at the Milosis Coliseum has finally come to an end. In a blatant manoeuvre to disadvantage the Kingfishers, the Milosis White Guards have refused to extend the contract. Until now the two clubs had shared the stadium but the arrangement has always been enveloped with acrimony. That the Kingfishers are the current league champions and have an illustrious history no doubt contributes to the hard line taken by the White Guards who have been perennial strugglers.

Other teams in the Errinundrian Football Association are no less hostile. “Good to see those arrogant blockheads get the finger,” was the tart response of arch-rival First Creek Falls club president, sourg. “Why can’t they live in trees like normal people.”

President of the McKillops Bridge club was equally dismissive in his response. “We will listen to those airheads when they can build a football stadium in the treetops.” Nevertheless, he is concerned. “The situation is quite serious. The only ground we can organise in time for next season is the Wulgulmerang Recreation Reserve. The catch is, it can only hold 2,000 people. We usually bring fans in the tens of thousands. Things could get very tight.”

Plans are afoot to build a 70,000 seat stadium in the city’s lower section.

(Learn more about Goongerah (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Goongerah).)

New Stadium Unveiled for WC 30
The new Wildcat Hollow SkyDome has been unveiled to host events in WC 30. The old Wildcat Hollow stadium currently being used for the Baptism of Fire will still be used for major sporting events, but will not be the premier stadium. Seating capacity is 105,720 and total capacity is 120,000, it is one of the world's most sophisticated stadiums, costing 3.5 billion Lexitonian dollars. It will also be used for American football and baseball. it is a natural grass field.

Roof Closed (http://www.imgcity.net/server/primary/Toivanen-Jun.%207,%20021153790050.jpg)
Roof Open (http://www.imgcity.net/server/primary/Toivanen-Sep.%2020,%20011153789920.jpg)

((OOC- seems i can only sign on the forums as Tynelia very irregularly these days so consider this a Tynelian post))

TSW ANNOUNCES NEW CREW

After the firing of Sal Spikeman and Anna Dalespin at the end of the last Cup of Harmony because of their difficulties with the names of other countries a new team has been announced to take over for World Cup 30. The former host of the "Top Guns" segment, Mike McPhee has been named the new host of the show. A spokesman for Tynelian Soccer Weekly stated that it was the way McPhee managed to get the names right in his segment that made TSW officials confident he could handle the task full time. Also announced was the relocating of on field reporter Dana Lee to the studio. This move has been questioned as Lee has had very little experience beyond her team coverage and some say this is a recipe for disaster. Others claim she only took the job after Melodi Harris turned it down when it was offered to her. Rumor also has it that negotiations are still continuing in an effort to get Miss Harris as part of the team somehow but at press time nothing has been confirmed.

Hot Seat Builds Up

Our sources in the Cuation Fa have revealed that three candidates just have the edge on others so far but if more applications are received then someone may yet emerge as the fore runner. Due to vow of not naming names, we have only been able to identify one though we know the details of the other leaders for the job.

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The only named forerunner is caretaker manager Igor, the former assistant of Jude. A Cuation man, popular with those who wish the job to stay in Cuation, he is clever and respected by the players. Critics argue that like Jude, he was unable to inspire the players to greater heights and would be merely a transitional choice, they also point to his poor record with the U21's.

He is an outside bet as it is understood that the FA want him as a Director of Football, to oversee the building of Cuation football and there he is merely to hold the job till someone else can be found.


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The current favourite among the bookies is an experienced manager from Rejistania, a master at defensive tactics who likes to play on the counter attack. The backs in the Fa point to experience and that a tougher defence would ensure qualification. His critics point out that Rejistania play dour football that would rob Cuation of its creative talents while the defenders are not good enough not to concede against big teams.

It may depend on how defensive the manager is but the books have this man down as a fav to take the job, despite not knowing names.

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The last is a former play of the Sea Dragons, a well respected professional who would know our team inside out. Those in favour point out the great job done by Pao for the Sea Dragons, taking them into the World Cup itself, and suggest that by appointing a Sea Dragon ex player, he might inspire the team in a similar way.

Those against such a move argue about the mans inexperience, that the Sea Dragons got lucky and we should go for an experienced man. They also suggest that the man may be too close to the ageing team and will not do the changes needed.

The bookies have him down as close second favourite but who knows who will get the job?

[OOC: I will be away between August 5 and August 12 due to being on holiday.]

DUFFY
THE GODMOD PLAYER

"In each generation a player is born, one footballer in all the world, a Chosen One, one born with the strength and skill..."

Samuel Duffy. Premieres World Cup XXX.

Cuation News 24


Morman Tedbit: "Thank you for that report on the state of graffiti in our inner cities. Now to sport, we go live to former Cuation keeper Peter Seamen who is at the packed Southern Island Peaks. Seamen, what is this all about?"

The TV moves from the dazzling studio to the all seater stadium, every single seat seems to be taken but nobody is on the pitch. In the gantry is Peter Seamen, who seems to be watching the fans.

"Well only this morning did the FA reveal that they had got their man and are now finalising the agreement before bringing him onto the pitch. Igor dropped out the race early on and has become Director of Football, the only two names are Unori Banta-N'Bai, a successful manager in the ASMV league or Seletarakeledira Hanselijimijile, the former manager of Rejistania. Both managers have a large set of support and the winner will find himself fully backed in this nation."

The camera goes back to the studio where Morman looked bored about the national sport.

"Very interesting Seamen, we will get back to you if anything further happens."


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MT "This is why oil prices are so... sorry we have to cut to Seamen, new developments have emerged."

The crowd are cheering and on the pitch are all the players, signing autographs, and the new manager, holding up a Cuation shirt. Jude and Igor can be seen applauding but their body langue gives nothing away. Next the new manager is the head of the FA.

"The new manager has come on to a standing ovation, Cuation have employed the experienced Seletarakeledira Hanselijimijile. Known to be a little mad in his own country, if he can build on the work of Jude, nobody here will mind. Due to the team's preparation, we are not allowed to talk to him but we have been told he plans to work on our leaky defence. I can't say who has the harder task, the journalists trying to spell his name or the new manager."

PART THE 13TH

At least I now knew where to go to get the answers I've sought for over a year now. In a trek that has taken me from Qazox to Sativaville, from Green Wombat to Bazalonia and then onto Cuation where I found the Referee who was paid off to throw not only the original New Bruxen-Gothika match-fixing scandal but the Qazox-Bostopia match which eliminated Qazox from the 29th World Cup. To the hosts of World Cup 29, Krytenia and Casari, but which one to start at? I guessed Krytenia, but when I arrived there and arrived at my contact point, once again I found my self looking into a barrel of a gun, and the only thought in my head was "This is beginning to get annoying."

"Something Crazy is happening."

"And what is it?"

"A new godmod player is coming."

"And what the slani does that mean?"

"It means that he has the strength of Floren, the speed of Flinters, the touch of Copperlee, and the all around ability of Del Clufor."

"Oh shit, I hope we're not in his group."

"What's the guys name?"

"Sam Duffy."

"Country?"

"Krytenia"

"Ok, well we hosted a World Cup with Schiavonia, try to pressure them to make sure that we are not with Krytenia, Ok?"

"I'll try to sir."

"NO Try! Just do it."

"Sir yes sir!"

"Good job."

The Enlightener: oh brother!
Holey Crap!

The groups haven't even been drawn but Bettia's qualifying campaign has already been thrown into disarray following Grappenhall United's announcement that The Campus Ground will not be available for use by the national team due to the pitch being covered in ruddy great holes. Rumours are rife as to what has caused this phenomon. Many locals have reported seeing 'giant ant-like creatures' in the surrounding rainforest, although these have been dismissed by zoologists as aroras on stilts.

"Giant ants? Pffft, whatever next? Bettia playing defensive football whilst wearing red?", a prominent local government official is quoted as saying. "Although we have no explanation for what happened, I can assure the general public that there is no such thing as giant ants. I know the locals are disappointed at being denied the opportunity of seeing the Aroras in action in our fair city, but daft gossip-mongering won't help one bit. Now can we please get some sanity back?

Meet Mr. Hancock
RFFA announces the Sarzonian Brett Hancock as the new national team manager

-KONIGSEIFERT, GEISENFRIED
For those fans who worried about Geisenfried's managerial situation, the announcement yesterday came as a welcome relief that the Golden Eagles had found a manager. The individual selected was the technical director for the Sarzonian national team, Brett Hancock. Hancock brought the Sarzonians to the finals two times in the AOCAF, losing to Hypocria in AOCAF XI before winning in XII. He served as an interim coach for the team before Dave Wilson was selected and was a favorite to become the head coach of the Sarzonian national team after Wilson's retirement, but was passed over. Now, he has the chance to lead the Geisenfried national team to glory. Soon after the announcement, the RFFA announced the roster and new kits, fresh from the Krytenian jersey makers JMC. Finally came the announcement that instead of touring Geisenfried like in the past two recent World Cup qualifiers, all home games for the World Cup XXX qualifiers would be played in an expanded Crown Stadium inside Konigseifert.

The Bloco'yce Courier



The Team Stocks up on Banned Weapons, Leaves Without Paying


The Team, under the control of the near-incoherent Wild Penguin, was seen exiting a Cheap-Cheat-o-Mart in rural Bloco'yce this Thursday, carrying shopping bags filled with banned weaponry, including rare biological warheads, and extremely potent forms of nerve gas. After confused cashiers checked their records, and their security cameras, they realized that The Team had left without paying for their goods. The surveilence videos are devoid of any sign of The Team, and the door censors didn't register any movement, and the baggers were apparently stalled by a lecture by Mrs. Tweezly, and police spokesman Roy Grumble stated that the entire operation must have been carefully planned out, rehearsed, and coordinated. Others, with experience with The Team's behavior, say that it was probably done without any planning, cooperation, or even a unified objective.
"Knowing Wild Penguin, The Team probably whinged it", says Clark Dodgy, a football expert. Dodgy's probably right, and despite the government's speedy deployment of squads of fast-response lawyers, the international community has been heard making vaguely negative reactions towards The Team's conduct, although apparently they didn't seem concerned about the theft, but rather, they were displeased by The Team's choice of merchendise. But, then again, some of them are foriegners, and there's no knowing what they'll be saying from one day to the next.

As the third deca-World Cup aproaches, and The Team is in hiding, we of Raging Penguins can only hope that they don't attend any matches, or are caught by subpeona-wielding paralegals.

No brackets have been set up, but there are reports of viley evil players being recruited by other teams, something which The Team has been doing all along. Maybe those foriegners will catch up someday, hm? Ha, just kidding, they aren't likely advance into a civilized age until they learn that washing is an unhealthy habit.

However, The Team, with its totally unintentional method of recruiting new members, has recruited a fanatical Christian preacher, of indeterminate beliefs. He's been rumoured to come from Northern Bloco'yce, and thus would probably be Eastern Orthodox, but others have stated that he's a Baptist from eastern Jusstundra, while still more claim that they have solid proof that he's from a missionary family in Troglodytia, and is a Jesuit. Others also say that he's from Troglodytia, but that he's a Mormon. Some claim that he's actually part of a small cult known as The Followers of the Unknown Desciple, and they carry around an unwritten testament, which they read at any possible free moment. Nobodies ever seen them do this, becuase that particular testament doesn't actually exist, nor does its author, which hasn't made the followers of this cult any less enthusiatic.

However, regardless of his beliefs, this new player is unlikely to be any help, unless The Team plays a team of improbable low intelligence, and he manages to convert some, or at least hold their attentions for a while.
However, The Team did bring along a large Bloodhound, which is likely to chase any ball, as well as anything which might try to take said ball. We've met this dog, and we recommend all opposing teams to bring crates of dog biscuits, bones, and raw steak in order to occupy the canine. Her bark is not worse than her bite, and her bark is very bad and mean sounding.

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Sea Dragons Hope Experience Trumps Youth

This is Kellan Kildan of FNN with a special Pre-WCXXX telecast.

World Cup 30 is now knocking at the door and the Sea Dragons are primed and ready to knock the damn thing off the hinges. With a very experienced roster returning, anything less than an appearance in the Sweet 16 will be viewed as a disappointment.

And we do mean experienced. Lets’ take a look at some of the key pieces to the Sea Dragon puzzle.

Evan Evans. Unquestionably the leader of the squad and now making his 6th and final WC appearance along with a host of others who are said to be retiring at the end of this campaign. Evan made a name for himself on and off the pitch in the Baptism of Fire that preceded WC25 by guiding the squad to the finals undefeated before losing a heartbreaker of a match to Cuation. Events concerning black armbands in memory of tragic events then also solidified him as the off-pitch leader. Now five WCs have come and gone. The last three saw ASMV qualify for the World Cup proper but fail to move on from there. Hope is that Evan can lead the Sea Dragons to the Promised Land before he hangs up his shoes.

Shuan Conarky Everyone in ASMV told Shaun he was crazy when he left behind his life as an All-Pro Power Forward for the Carrington Cruisers of the VBL for one that placed him in the Sea Dragon‘s net. But all those people are praising him now. Shaun has become one of the most dependable and capable keepers in the world. And with some luck this 40 year old will again be in top form as ASMV tries to make the next step.

Micah Swift The Knee-Breaker. Micah has long been known for his physical style - and Micah also loves to make everyone know where he is. Micah personally hopes to get some revenge on those damn Rejistanians and dish out some payback before this one is done.

Pablo Iglesias. The scoring machine himself. Even though he struggled early in the WC29 qualifiers, Pablo made a huge contribution in scoring. Now he is back in top form and ready to make a statement to the younger players who will be trying to stop him. If he can find the net as well as in the past, ASMV should move on very easily and make some real noise.

Porche Alexander The “Electric” player who once played so well that she was actually accused of being a cyborg. A major injury limited her play in WC29 but hope is that she will return to form in this final go round. If not Ali and Leena are ready to move into the lineup again.

With seven starters 36 years of age or older, this is the best chance the Sea Dragons will have to make a run at a title. The time is now. New faces will be everywhere by the time the next WC comes calling. But no one in ASMV is looking that far ahead. Can the experience of the aging veterans, the sophomore players avoiding a slump, and the three teenagers pull it all together and accomplish what has yet been impossible? Time will tell. But you can guarantee one thing - Nobody wants to see the Sea Dragons on the schedule. Nobody. Except maybe RyokoDaitoKazanNampo, but they havent been around for a while so we do like our chances.

In other news, Unori Banta-N’Bai made a surprising run at the manager position for Cuation falling just short of the job. The former wing-defender has been coaching Kelsey of the Vegan Fubori Liaga since his retirement and now has the squad (Ariddians and all) knocking on the door of Division 1 status from the lowly depths of low 3rd division. He still has aspirations of managing elsewhere as the Sea Dragons job is securely in the hands of Pao St Martinique. But for now he will remain the leader of the Kelsey Purple Knights unless someone makes him a grand offer.

[OOC: I will be away between August 5 and August 12 due to being on holiday.]

DUFFY
THE GODMOD PLAYER

"In each generation a player is born, one footballer in all the world, a Chosen One, one born with the strength and skill..."

Samuel Duffy. Premieres World Cup XXX.


The Rejistanian Excelite community reminds the Krytenian FA that a godmod player unfortunately has one disadvantage: If he plays, the skill of other players on the team declines. However studies showed that the decline is not just temporarily: The Belmore Family didn't get anything done after Alan Belmore retired, Giant Zucchini fell into obscurity after Urk left. The Orange-Blues have left their successfull period, the Golden 10s, after Jenji Y retired. Where is Kaze Progressa without Luvo and where is Cockbill Street without Stone? The Rejistanian Excelite Church urges the Krytenian FA never to allow Sam Duffy even near the national team.

Team Captain Greg Hughes sat there. It was a team meeting to go over strategy for World Cup 30. Hughes listened while Jon Fields spoke. "We got lucky last time boys, our self coaching ways were good, but now, since we have something to lost, we need a real coach." Fields said.

Hughes then spoke up. "How about Jualiar Vumaou?" Most of the younger players looked mistified. "O, right, I forgot you guys were so young. Jualiar Vumaou was a Turorian legend back in the day. I remember watching him as a kid he was amazing."

"Well let's send him a letter or something." Cory Sorley said. They wrote the letter and this is how it finished.

Dear Jualiar Vumaou,

We would be honoured if you took out vacant head coaching position, please reply with an answer.

Yours Truly,
The Quakmybush National Soccer Team

Jeruselem Government News

Sport programme rename on the cards!

JGN marketing has proposed the regular updates on the World Cup XXX to be hosted by Rachel Kool and Dazza Dallas to be changed to The Football Life. Every world cup JGN just calls it JGN Sports News but most of the content is about soccer, and occasional references to other sports like golf.

No decision has been made, but the originator of this idea is a fan of the series The Simple Life run on another television network. However another names proposed being proposed is Football Zone and World Sports News.

The hosts of this regular programme aren't fussed and Rachel Kool said "I wouldn't mind Paris Hilton's income either"

No Manager, Team, For Yafor 2

AJER, YAFOR 2 - Protestors filled the streets in anger over what seemed to them "negligence and corruption". No, it is not a case of a political mishap. No, it is not a case of a failiure in policy. No, this is football and these are irritated football fans, people who are angered against the IYF/SA. Why? Because, even now, as World Cup 30 approaches, the IYF/SA have not yet announced the Yaforite team (with the reitrement of the Malar brothers from the international stage, everything has been thrown into disarray) or even the manager. What is going on, the people cry, what is going on?

The majority of this anger is directed at the IYF/SA. "World Cup 30 is near and what is the Imperial Yaforite Football/Soccer Association doing?" shouts enraged protestor Bimjo Tafty, 42. "They wollow in corruption, enjoying their fat salaries and expensive cars, while they are unable to perform their simple and easy duties - find players, find a manager, pick a team. Why, I bet that everyone here does more work than they do!" His opinion was shared equally by people in the crowd. A woman next to him, who bore no relation to him, stated, "Get a manager! Get players! Or lose your jobs!"

The IYF/SA has recently released several comments on the football/soccer crisis. "We are trying everything that we can." The memo states. "We are looking for foreign managers and former players who may be interested in a job. If they are, please contact the IYF/SA. We have several options nationally as well." Leading pundits has suspected that these include Cup of Harmony winning captain Gerod Flamer or the coach of the twice-runners-up women's national team. Until they find someone and pcik a team, all football/soccer fans in Yafor 2 will have to watch and wait.

-Excerpt from a local newspaper.

PART THE 13TH

At least I now knew where to go to get the answers I've sought for over a year now. In a trek that has taken me from Qazox to Sativaville, from Green Wombat to Bazalonia and then onto Cuation where I found the Referee who was paid off to throw not only the original New Bruxen-Gothika match-fixing scandal but the Qazox-Bostopia match which eliminated Qazox from the 29th World Cup. To the hosts of World Cup 29, Krytenia and Casari, but which one to start at? I guessed Krytenia, but when I arrived there and arrived at my contact point, once again I found my self looking into a barrel of a gun, and the only thought in my head was "This is beginning to get annoying."

PART THE 14TH


"Freeze right there... If you are who I think you are, then you are not allowed on Krytenian soil." Said the man holding the gun.

"Just who do you think I am?" Replied Paul Mall.

"I think that you're a certain Mr. Mall, who has been sticking his nose into business that is none of his." replied the voice. "My partner and I have no idea how you escaped out of Cuation, but now we've got you and our Boss would like a few words with you before you die."

Paul then drove his fist right into the man's face, who had leaned forwards enough to see it. The man fell to the ground and Paul started to run away, but a blinding flash from in from front of him stopped him in his tracks.

"Stop now or else I'll shoot" yelled a second voice from the darkness. "I have a bead on your head and I'll shoot if I have to."

Paul hesitated for a moment and threw his hands up into the air.

"Good choice, Mr. Mall. " said the second voice. "Wesson, are you allright?" he asked into his communicator.

"Dammit Smith, I got clocked in the jaw with what feels like a 20 pound bag of lead. Just how do you think I feel?" replied Wesson.

Wesson rejoined Smith holding his jaw with his left hand and a clenched right fist. Paul didn't stand a chance as Wesson punched him in the jaw, knocking him to the ground.

"I feel a bit better now..." said Wesson as the two men began to take Paul Mall out of the warehouse.

This year sees the upcoming of a new football power the Kingdom of Eseck after a succesful fight for independence this Muslim nation wants to try to get its hands on the glorious cup

It was a glorious win of Clean Sheet United: They defeated Verteidigung United by the most incredible and highest score ever: 3:0. Andreas Pfeffer, the striker who scored 3 goals in one match went through the streets of Unentschiedenstadt. He was fired after the match for far too much takilism and did not even have enough money for the train back to Defended Village, where he lives. I could make that past tense he thought No one would want me to live in his house. He rememberred the night when everything went wrong for him and shuddered. He used to dream of being a great player, that was why he and some friends decided to try a magical ceremony to improve their defensive skills. however the ceremony went horribly wrong and suddenly the cauldron started to emit steam, which was blown in his direction, which surrounded him, which made him faint. From that night on, his life changed: In some moments in the match - even though he could not influence it - he suddenly behaved like the most takilan person and scored. Sometimes even more than the 1:0.

He still had 20 clean sheets so he went to the nearest telephone booth and did what every hero in his situation would do: call his parents. Unfortunately, his parents have seen the match and told him that it all was his fault and he shouldn't even think of coming home to them. He had not enough money for the train or a hotel, so he went to the train station, where he have seen a shelter for the homeless.

As he soon realized, the Shelter have become his only home. He learned that he lost his home in Defended Village and even though he did still have his money, no one wanted to rent him a place to live. People treated him as if he was a mass murderer. When he returned home from another day without any results, hungry and tired, a man waited there in the shelter, carefully staying out of the reach of the va'karela'ny. "Zivi" Jan introduced him as Curt Carpenter and said in German "he is from a horribly takilan soccer club and they want to employ you. "
Andreas couldn't believe it: "But..."
"If you disagree, we put you off the food list" Jan said calmly.
Curt Carpenter said: "I know what you want to ask, Andreas. We can cope with your takilan fits as long as they are not directed into the own goal."
Only minutes later, Andreas Pfeffer was on the way to nation called Commerce Heights, he did not know of only half an hour ago. And he would again be a soccer player.

Jeruselem Government News

JGN Sports News becomes "The Football Life"

Yes, wacky marketing has won again. Popular JGN TV production JGN Sports News was official renamed "The Football Life". It will be hosted by Rachel Kool, wife of the current World Cup 30 coach and Dazza Dallas, teenage World Cup 30 player and rookie reporter. Two hot chicky babes - twice the fun. Bubbly Rachel and Geeky Dazza will grace the televisions of Nedalia and Jeruselem as other TV networks.

As for who will replace Harry Kool, Women's World Cup 3 coach Holly Cambridge announced her intentions to take the job on, while Lisa Simpson ruled herself out saying Jeruselem needed new young coaches. Holly coached Jeruselem to the women's championship without loss while Lisa coach the girls to quarterfinal and then the championship on the 2nd attempt - with one loss. Both women coaches were favoured.

DI4 coach John Jerk said he was interested but he wasn't the "man" yet.

Well, that's all from Pre-Cup. As the cup is here! (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=496014)

Sel Appa's first attempt in the NS World Cup is expected to be a good start. Most in Sel Appa and even the team expect the Football Federation of Sel Appa (FFSA) to make it as far as the top 32 Final rounds. Sel Appa has put together a good team and is hoping to put on a good show even if they don't make it far. Coach Charles Du Pont says "This team has the right mix and harmony to make it go far. I think we'll do good and just getting here makes me happy." Many players also express similar thoughts. Star striker Estevez thinks, "We'll do fine and just trying for the World Cup is an achievement. I think we can really go somewhere." Sel Appa's team competed in only a few regional matches and one small tournament since its creation in 2000. Football has been played in Sel Appa for over 100 years prior to that.