World Cup

U.S. soccer stars Alex Morgan, Hope Solo, Abby Wambach sign first endorsement deal since World Cup

7/22/2011
TheCelebrityCafe.com Staff
The trio will serve as spokeswomen for a charitable program around this year’s Chicago Marathon

Alex Morgan, Hope Solo, and Abby Wambach from the U.S. women’s soccer team are capitalizing on their popularity from the World Cup by inking their first endorsement deal since their spirited effort in the tournament.

Spokesman Joe Goode confirms that the trio will serve as spokeswomen for Bank of America, endorsing a charitable program for a marathon sponsored by the financial institution.

Severus Snape wins MTV contest

7/12/2011
Alina Lakhdhir

Severus Snape has been declared as the winner of MTV's Harry Potter World Cup contest.

Media Bistro reports that 7.4 million people voted for one of the 64 characters. MTV reports that it was a close vote between Snape and Ron Weasley.

MTV asked Alan Rickman, the actor who played Snape, what he will miss about his character.

Interview with Ines Sainz

1/7/2011
Tiffany Lew
The Mexican journalist is ready to make her mark on American audiences.

Ines Sainz may not be a household name for Americans, but that is soon to change.

The Mexican journalist recently sparked nationwide debate on appropriate attire in a work environment when the New York Jets harrassed the 32-year-old decked in skin-tight clothes. It looks like Sainz isn't letting that get to her as she's currently working on some major projects and preparing for a broadcasting future in America.

The enthusiastic reporter shared her thoughts with TheCelebrityCafe.com.

Soccer Sensation Landon Donovan Files for Divorce

12/23/2010
Tiffany Lew

Landon Donovan and his actress wife Bianca Kajlich have been separated for a year, but Donovan is now taking the steps to officially end his marriage. The Team USA World Cup soccer player filed for divorce on Tuesday, citing irreconcilable differences.

According to CNN, the pair released a joint statement, saying, "We remain the closest of friends and will always be important parts of each other's lives."

U.S. won't be able to host the World Cup until 2026 at the earliest

12/2/2010
Brianna Gunter
FIFA has selected Russia as the host country for 2018 and Qatar as the host for 2022.

FIFA (Federacion Internacionale de Football Association) announced early on Thursday the hosts for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. Russia was selected as the host for 2018, and although the U.S. had been bidding for 2022, Qatar was selected instead.

Had the U.S. won, it would have been the nation's first time hosting the soccer showcase since 1994. Now the next World Cup America can bid for is 2026.

Enrique Iglesias Water Skis Naked

8/5/2010
Tara Fowler
The singer strips down and skis in the buff for World Cup bet

After telling the BBC that he would water ski naked if Spain won the World Cup, Enrique Iglesias has reportedly kept his promise.

TMZ has footage of the singer taking to water skis in the nude. Though the image is rather grainy and shaky, Iglesias can be seen shredding up the coast of Miami.

Paris Hilton Allegedly Detained

7/19/2010
Gina DiFalco
Paris Hilton has once again been caught with marijuana after dogs sniffed her bag and a gram was discovered while vacationing on the Mediterranean.

Paris Hilton is no stranger to being in trouble with the law. Her past reveals a string of crime-related run-ins, even serving time in jail.

Following her 23-day stint in jail in 2007, she told Larry King on Larry King Live that serving time had made her learn from her mistakes and she intended to “help raise money for kids and for breast cancer and multiple sclerosis”, according to USA today.

Paris Hilton Caught with Marijuana

7/18/2010
Christina Warner
Hilton found with a gram of marijuana

On Friday, heiress Paris Hilton was detained in Corsica for half an hour after drug dogs responded to something in her bags. Hilton was found with half a gram of marijuana.

Hilton was traveling in a private jet after a vacation in the Mediterranean with “personalities close to power in Malaysia.” After leaving for Sardinia from the French capital, Hilton was stopped at an airport in Figari where she was briefly questioned.

Enrique Iglesias Will Water Ski Nude in Front of Miami

7/14/2010
Joanna Fantozzi
Iglesias lost a bet that Spain would not win the World Cup

Enrique Iglesias, the sultry Spanish singer, stated a few weeks ago in an interview with BBC that if Spain wins the World Cup, “I’m going to get drunk and ski naked in Biscayne Bay.” The singer, 35, will now have to live up to his word, and water ski naked in front of anyone who’s watching in Miami.

World Cup Final: Who Will Win?

7/9/2010
Rachel Owens
Spain and the Netherlands match up on Sunday

Whatever the outcome may be on Sunday, the World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands is sure to be entertaining. So who is picked to win?

If you are one of the many who has jumped on the soccer bandwagon the exciting news is that the USA advanced into the round of 16 this time. If you are just tuning in, that is really good for the USA, considering it is not the reigning king of sports in the States.

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