By Catracha Hondurena on July 11, 2010
holland, honduras, Spain, world cup 2010, World Cup South Africa
Honduras Soccer, Sports in Honduras
After one of the most watched World Cup events ever, Spain has emerged as the Gold Cup winner. After overcoming a very strong, and talented team from The Netherlands (Holland) in double over time, an impressive goal claimed a victory for Spain. Yet, a year after a so called, “coup” in Honduras, televisions’ soccer fans, […]
By Catracha Hondurena on June 21, 2010
bi color, honduras, La Selección, los catrachos, soccer, world cup 2010, World Cup South Africa
Honduras Soccer, Sports in Honduras
Spain is heavily favored in today’s match up against Honduras, but Hondurans have not lost hope. We reflect upon a prior game that may have been one of Honduras’ greatest achievements in football – the 1982 World Cup match against Spain. Etched in our minds is the June 16, 1982 game where Honduras pulled off […]
By Catracha Hondurena on June 15, 2010
bi color, La Selección, los catrachos, world cup 2010, World Cup South Africa
Honduras Soccer, Sports in Honduras
Honduras has set a World Cup record after calling up Jerry Palacios to join his brothers Wilson and Johnny the day before they begin their World Cup campaign. Coach Reinaldo Rueda was forced to make the change to his squad after Torino midfielder Julio Cesar de Leon (“Rambo”) withdrew with a leg injury. Countries are […]
By Catracha Hondurena on June 8, 2010
honduras, La Selección, soccer, world cup 2010, World Cup South Africa
Sports in Honduras
The Seleccion of Honduras has secured eight million dollars for participating in the World Cup. This was confirmed by FIFA, which allocated $ 420 million among the 32 federations that participate in the World Cup. Of these, 32 million will be awarded to the World Champion. The runner up will receive twenty-four million. FIFA said […]
By Catracha Hondurena on June 8, 2010
soccer, world cup 2010, World Cup South Africa
Sports in Honduras
Rueda has managed Colombia at U-20 level and full international level. He has at his disposal some well known Premier League players and other players who spring a surprise or two. In goal Rueda can call upon an experienced shot stopper in Noel Valladares who has over 70 caps to his name. He plies his […]