Honduras arrive at Austrian camp

he Honduran football team arrived late on Tuesday in Austria, where it will hold its pre-FIFA World Cup training camp and play three warm-up matches ahead of next month's tournament in South Africa.The central American contenders, led by coach Reinaldo Rueda, arrived after more than a four hour delay from another training camp in Heidelberg, Germany, to take up their quarters in southern Carinthia province.Earlier plans to stay in the resort town of Bad Bleiberg had to be revised after severe rain made the training ground there impracticable. Instead, the Honduran squad will now be staying at the Falkensteiner Hotel Carinzia in nearby Troepolach, until 8 June.

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Honduras Squad Selection Controversies

Honduras coach Reinaldo Rueda has named his 23-man FIFA World Cup™ squad and seven reserves in case of injuries. Instead of naming a 30-man preliminary group, Rueda decided to reveal the 23 players to compete in South Africa next month, while seven more will be available if required. England-based trio Wilson Palacios, Hendry Thomas and Maynor Figueroa are part of the squad, along with experienced duo David Suazo and Carlos Pavon, while Georgie Welcome is the surprise replacement for the injured Carlos Costly.

Costly, who plays for Romanian side SC Valsui, has suffered a foot injury which will keep him out for at least four weeks. Rueda said: "There is no name to replace Costly because of his temper, his heart and all he gives to the national team." However, Costly is one of the reserves alongside Kevin Hernandez, Mariano Acevedo, Jerry Palacios, Johnny Leveron, Erick Norales and Melvin Valladares.

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Rueda names Honduras squad for FIFA World cup 2010

Honduras squad
Goalkeepers: Ricardo Canales (Motagua), Noel Valladares (Olimpia), Donis Escober (Olimpia)

Defenders: Victor Bernardez (Anderlecht/Belgium), Maynor Figueroa (Wigan/England), Boniek Garcia (Olimpia), Sergio Mendoza (Motagua), Emilio Izaguirre (Motagua), Johnny Palacios (Olimpia), Mauricio Sabillon (Hangzhou Luchen/China), Osman Chavez (Platense)

Midfielders: Edgar Alvarez (Bari/Italy), Julio Cesar de Leon (Torino/Italy), Roger Espinoza (Kansas City Wizards/USA), Amado Guevara (Motagua), Ramon Nunez (Olimpia), Wilson Palacios (Tottenham/England), Hendry Thomas (Wigan/England), Danilo Turcios (Olimpia)

Forwards: David Suazo (Genoa/Italy), Georgie Welcome (Motagua), Carlos Pavon (Real Espana), Walter Martinez (Marathon)

Reserves: Kevin Hernandez (Real Espana), Carlos Costly (SC Valsui/Romania), Mariano Acevedo (Marathon), Jerry Palacios (Hangzhou Nabel Greentown/China), Johnny Leveron (Motagua), Erick Norales (Marathon), Melvin Valladares (Real Espana).

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Costly blow as Honduras striker Carlo ruled out of World Cup

Honduras striker Carlo Costly will miss the World Cup after fracturing a bone in his right foot, a team doctor said on Sunday.Costly, one of coach Reinaldo Rueda's main strikers with six goals during the qualifiers, was injured playing for his Romanian club Vaslui on Thursday."We are sure now that it's a fracture and it will take six weeks to heal," team doctor Oscar Benitez was quoted as saying by the Honduran newspaper Diez. "It's not true that (Costly) will be playing football again soon. It's a complete fracture of the fifth metatarsal in the base of his right foot, which is considered serious."

Costly's father Anthony played for Honduras in their only previous appearance at the finals in Spain in 1982. Rueda will announce his squad of 23 on Monday for the June 11-July 11 finals in South Africa, where Honduras will face Chile, Spain and Switzerland in Group H. Fans can now buy Honduras World Cup Tickets which are now available online. Other than World cup tickets you can also get Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich tickets, Champions League final tickets, FA Cup final tickets and World cup 2010 tickets from the same spot online without any headache and with guaranteed delivery of tickets at home.

World Cup 2010 Know Your Rivals Group H: Honduras’ Injury Concerns

Honduras are fairly healthy ahead of their participation in the World Cup but the injury to star striker David Suazo is a cause for concern. The Genoa striker suffered a muscle injury in his right leg in the match against Livorno on and will keep him sidelined for around four weeks.

The player will probably the rest of the Serie A season but Suazo's personal physician, Oscar Benitez, said that the striker should be in good condition for the World Cup.

His knock has caused some concern in the Honduras camp though as he has been tipped as one of the national team’s key pieces for the World Cup, but his injury has put him in doubt and coach Reinaldo Rueda recently stated that, “If the squad was announced today, he would be out.”

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Rueda turns Honduran

Honduras coach Reinaldo Rueda has been awarded Honduran nationality in a unanimous vote by the country's legislature.

Colombia-born Rueda qualified Honduras for the World Cup, and was given the official document late on Wednesday (Thursday AEST) by President Porfirio Lobo at a friendly match between Honduras and Venezuela. Venezuela won 1-0.

Honduras will be appearing in only its second World Cup and plays in Group H with European champion Spain, Chile and Switzerland. Honduras failed to win a match in its last appearance in 1982.

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Honduras name local squad

Honduras coach Reinaldo Rueda has selected 19 local players for an international friendly on April 21 against Venezuela.

The squad named on Wednesday includes a first call-up for Jerry Bengtson, who has scored 11 goals with his Honduran club Vida.

Honduras face Venezuela in San Pedro Sula and then leave May 15 for their training camp in Germany, where Europe-based players will join the squad ahead of the World Cup.

Honduras play other friendly matches on May 27 against Azerbaijan, June 2 against Belarus and June 5 against Romania.

The Central American side were drawn in Group H at the World Cup and will face Spain, Chile and Switzerland.

This will be Honduras' second appearance at the World Cup, with Spain '82 their debut campaign.

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Noel Valladares (Olimpia), Ricardo Canales (Motagua), Donis Escober (Olimpia)

Defenders: Johnny Palacios (Olimpia), Osman Chavez (Platense), Emilio Izaguirre (Motagua), Johnny Leveron (Motagua), Sergio Mendoza (Motagua), Erick Norales (Marathon), Oscar Garcia (Olimpia)

Midfielders: Mariano Acevedo (Marathon), Amado Guevara (Motagua), Ramon Nunez (Olimpia), Danilo Turcios (Olimpia)

Forwards: Walter Martinez (Marathon), Melvin Valladares (Real Espana), Carlos Pavon (Real Espana), Georgie Welcome (Motagua), Jerry Bengtson (Vida)

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Thomas learning his trade

Make a list of the Honduran players currently plying their trade in Europe and the first names that spring to mind will be Wilson Palacios, David Suazo, Maynor Figueroa and Julio de Leon. Yet, there is one other Catracho export who is making a name for himself in one of the most competitive leagues in the world and is seemingly poised to join that select band.

The man in question is Hendry Thomas, a reliable defensive midfielder who has impressed the English Premier League’s demanding fans since joining Wigan Athletic in June last year. And with the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ looming ever closer, the 25-year-old international will soon have the chance to introduce himself to an even larger audience.

Given Thomas’ footballing lineage, it is no surprise to see him forging a successful career in the game. A cousin of the free-scoring Suazo, he can also count two other professional footballers among his relatives: Maynor Suazo and Allan Lalin.

Precociously talented as a youngster, Thomas made his debut in the Honduran top flight for Club Deportivo Olimpia at the age of only 16. After turning 23 he was given a trial by French first division outfit Toulouse, only for his lack of experience to prevent him being offered a contract.

Thomas would learn from the setback, however, as he recently explained. “I felt awful when that happened to me. I didn’t want to go back to Honduras and I wanted to give up football. My family rallied round though, and they convinced me to keep going.”

"Every week we come up against great players but as soon as the whistle blows you have to be professional and get on with the job of competing against them." (Hendry Thomas on playing in England.)

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US cap camp with Honduras test

United States have concluded a 19-day training camp for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa on Saturday with a friendly against fellow regional qualifier Honduras.

A largely US-based talent pool for the Americans includes forward Conor Casey, who scored two goals in a 3-2 victory last October at Honduras that clinched a finals berth for the US squad.

Defender Jonathan Bornstein, who also started against Honduras, and midfielder Benny Feilhaber, who replaced Casey in the American lineup, are also on hand for the latest matchup against the Central American squad. "The match is a great way to start the year as we commence preparations for the World Cup," USA coach Bob Bradley said.

Ten players from a similar camp in 2006 made the final US FIFA World Cup roster while 13 from the January camp were on the US side that made the final eight in 2002.

The Americans, preparing for a sixth consecutive FIFA World Cup appearance, will face England on 12 June in their opener in South Africa and also face Slovenia and Algeria in first-round matches.

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High times for Honduras

Honduras are in the midst of a major footballing renaissance. Los Catrachos, who last qualified for a FIFA World Cup™ finals back in 1982 in Spain, where they impressed many with a dogged draw against the hosts, roared again to book their place at this year’s showpiece event in South Africa alongside CONCACAF powers USA and Mexico. Along with this momentous achievement, the Hondurans have also been clambering their way up the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, with a three-place bump in the first table of the new year.

Moving up three places (21 points) in the latest instalment of the global standings, the Hondurans are now firmly entrenched as the third power in the North, Central American and Caribbean power structure, sliding in just behind USA and Mexico. Their overall position of 34th is a full 11 spots higher than Costa Rica, the side that pipped them to the last two world finals. Honduras’ current position is also higher than such established nations as Japan, Republic of Ireland, Ecuador, Romania, Sweden and Scotland.

Los Catrachos, who have often been considered a sleeping giant in their region due to a combination of raw, physical power and fine technique, have been continuing to progress of late. A friendly win over the USA on 23 January on the outskirts of Los Angeles was the primary reason for their latest boost up the world pecking order. The 3-1 win against Bob Bradley’s Americans, who lined up with only domestic-based players, was nothing if not impressive, and it sent a resounding warning to those who would underestimate the Central Americans come party time in South Africa this June.

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Spurs hunt Honduran ace

Wigan have rejected a £3 million bid from Tottenham for Honduran midfielder Wilson Palacios but left the door open to a deal at a higher price.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan said the bid had been rejected because the offer did not meet the club's valuation of the 24-year-old. "It is entirely up to them (Tottenham)," Whelan said. "They can either come back or forget it. Ten million, for that lad, is not enough. We are definitely looking for more than that, that's for sure."

Palacios, who followed Wigan boss Steve Bruce from Birmingham to Lancashire in January of last year, signed an extended contract in August although the details were not revealed by the club at the time. He has since enhanced his reputation with Wigan establishing themselves firmly in the top half of the table and put in another impressive performance in Wednesday night's 1-0 defeat at champions Manchester United.

Afterwards, Bruce appeared resigned to losing the player given the scale of the offer from Spurs. "For a club of our size, we are talking telephone numbers and I don't even know what Spurs are prepared to go to," Bruce said.

"I haven't spoken to the boy yet, but I have been there myself and how can you deny somebody a life-changing opportunity? We will see what the money men come up with in the next 24-48 hours.

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Trophy arrives in Panama and Honduras

For approximately one week, two central American nations have had the privilege of hosting the most recognised trophy in world sport.

In Panama and in Honduras, Presidents Ricardo Martinelli and Porfírio Lobo Sosa, respectively, were the only citizens of each country allowed to hold the trophy that has already been hoisted aloft by football’s most talented stars such as Pele, Franz Beckenbauer, Diego Maradona, and most recently, Fabio Cannavaro.

Panama has never been to the finals, but the President of the Panamanian Football Federation, Ariel Alvarado, said that he is hopeful the country will qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ in Brazil.

Meanwhile, in San Pedro Sula, the trophy was received with the same joy Hondurans have shared since the country was guaranteed one of the spots at South Africa 2010. In another event in Tegucigalpa, Ramon Maradiaga, Hector Zelaya and Fernando Bulnez, stars of the 1982 squad were received as champions.

In the farewell from Honduras, 10,000 people arrived from all parts of the country to see the trophy up close. Those were moments of pure emotion for entire families, which had never imagined they’d have this opportunity.

The FIFA World Cup Trophy tour presented by Coca-Cola now heads to Mexico. It’ll be the 64th stop for the Trophy as it makes its way to the host nation of South Africa on 4 May 2010.

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Honduras coach omits trio

Honduras head coach Reinaldo Rueda has left Noel Valladares, Ramon Nunez and Osman Chavez out of his squad for the friendly international against Turkey.

Colombia-born Rueda decided to rest Olimpia goalkeeper Valladares, a squad regular during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ qualification campaign, and midfielder Nunez. Chavez was not named because "he has not played for four months", according to Rueda.

Honduras will travel to Istanbul with a strong squad containing nine foreign-based players, but one surprise name is Mauricio Sabillon, who has recently been transferred to Hangzhou Luchen, a team recently relegated from the Chinese Super League.

Wigan Athletic's Maynor Figueroa and Hendry Thomas, Tottenham Hotspur's Wilson Palacios and Genoa striker David Suazo are also part of the squad for the match on 3 March.

Honduras have been drawn in Group H for South Africa 2010, alongside Spain, Chile and Switzerland.

Honduras squad:
Goalkeepers: Ricardo Canales (Motagua), Donis Escober (Olimpia)

Defenders: Maynor Figueroa (Wigan Athletic), Erick Norales (Marathon), Edgar Alvarez (Bari), Johny Palacios (Olimpia), Emilio Izaguirre (Motagua), Victor Bernardez (Anderlecht), Mauricio Sabillon (Hangzhou Luchen), Mariano Acevedo (Marathon)

Midfielders: Amado Guevara (Motagua), Danilo Turcios (Olimpia), Julio Cesar de Leon (Torino), Wilson Palacios (Tottenham Hotspur), Hendry Thomas (Wigan Athletic)

Forwards: David Suazo (Genoa), Carlos Pavon (Real Espana), Walter Martinez (Marathon), Carlo Costly (Vaslui), Georgie Welcome (Motagua).

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Honduras beat USA in tuneup

Honduras defeated the USA 3-1 last night in a friendly football match between two teams bound for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ in June.

Honduras had goals from Jerry Palacios, Roger Espinoza and Carlos Pavon, who converted a penalty in the 19th minute. Clarence Goodson scored the lone goal for the USA in the 70th minute.

The crowd of 18,626 at the Home Depot Center in California was largely pro-Honduras, and they were delighted by Palacios's header off a cross from Pavon, as well as Espinoza's crisp strike.

The hosts were a man down for much of the match, after defender Jimmy Conrad was ejected by Mexican referee Benito Archundia in the 17th minute for his second yellow card.

"It's tough to fight back, especially a man down," said Jonathan Bornstein, the closest to a regular in the US lineup. "The match just didn't go our way this time."

For the USA, the match was the conclusion of a 19-day training camp that featured a largely US-based talent pool trying to play their way on to the South Africa 2010 squad. Ten players from a similar camp in 2006 made the final FIFA World Cup squad for the US.

The Americans, preparing for a sixth consecutive FIFA World Cup appearance, will face England on 12 June in their opener in South Africa and also face Slovenia and Algeria in first-round matches. Honduras, which qualified for the first time since 1982, will open 16 June against Chile and shall also face Spain and Switzerland.

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1991 CONCACAF Gold Cup

The 1991 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the first edition of the Gold Cup, the football (soccer) championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF). The last time the CONCACAF Championship was held was 1971, from that point on the first-place finishers of World Cup qualifying were considered continental champions.

The tournament was held in the United States, in California cities Los Angeles and Pasadena. The eight teams were broken up into two groups of four; the top two teams of each group would advance to the semifinals. The Gold Cup was won by the US, who eliminated Mexico in the semifinals match, and went on to beat Honduras on penalties after tying them in the final 0-0.

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Liga Nacional de Ascenso de Honduras

From 1965 to 1979 the system of promotion to the Liga Nacional was regida by the Federación Deportiva Extraescolar de Honduras.

It was played in amateur form and the champion of the zones central, southern, oriental would play against the champion of the North Western zone.

The Winner was promoted to the Liga Nacional. In the first tournament of the Liga Nacional there wasn't any promoted or relgated since it was a draft tournament.

It was until 1980 when the second division was founded which now a days it's called Liga de Ascenso.

In that season, the league didn't have any relegated team since the players of the Honduras national football team needed to be in training at full time. From the year on, the rules have been applied and there have been many promoted and relegated teams.

The last team that was relegated was Atlético Olanchano. In 2006 Hispano was relegated but they bought Valencia's category in the league; this situation has occurred with other teams. Ticket4football is providing fans with the full joy of watching the world cup matches live at cheaper rates by offering Honduras World Cup Tickets online. Other than World cup tickets you can also get Champions League tickets, Champions League final tickets, Premier League tickets and Carling cup tickets from the same spot online without any headache and with guaranteed delivery of tickets at home.

CONCACAF Champions' Cup 1962

The CONCACAF Champions' Cup 1962 was the 1st edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region (North America, Central America and the Caribbean), the CONCACAF Champions' Cup. It determined that year's club champion of association football in the CONCACAF region.

The tournament was played by 8 teams of 7 nations: Netherlands Antilles, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras and México. The tournament was played from 25 March of 1962 till 21 August of 1962.

The tournament was split in 3 zones (North American, Central American and Caribbean), each one qualifying the winner to the final tournament, where the winners of the Central and Caribbean groups played a semi-final to decide who was going to play against the Northern group champion in the final. All the matches in the tournament were played under the home/away match system.

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