By Catracha Hondurena on June 15, 2010
La Selección, World Cup South Africa
Sports in Honduras
The supporters who are on cloud nine even before their games kick off are those who have a huge margin for even more happiness – as everything now is gravy for their squad after arriving to the World Cup. That’s Honduras. The Catrachos, whose last and only other time at the tournament was in 1982, […]
By Catracha Hondurena on June 14, 2010
World Cup South Africa
Honduras Soccer, Sports in Honduras
For Honduras defender Maynor Figueroa, playing in the Central American country’s second World Cup is a “dream come true,” with the side preparing for its opening match against Chile. Honduras’ only other appearance at the tournament was in 1982. The squad landed in Nelspruit on Monday morning and trained at a nearby stadium, two days […]
By Catracha Hondurena on June 10, 2010
honduras, La Selección, World Cup South Africa
Sports in Honduras
Honduras coach Reinaldo Rueda will wait until the day before his team’s World Cup opener against Chile before deciding whether David Suazo and Wilson Palacios should play. Rueda says he’s decided on 90 per cent of his lineup for Wednesday’s Group H match, and that “remaining 10 per cent is made up of Suazo and […]
By Catracha Hondurena on June 10, 2010
honduras, La Selección, World Cup South Africa
Sports in Honduras
Back by un-popular demand…HONDURAS!!! The entire World Cup preview of the nation that holds about 8 million strong. Appearances at the World Cup: Uno…One. back in 1982 where they won the Gold Cup which also was used for World Cup qualifying. Best ever performance: First round. Famous moment in WC history: Where they drew both […]
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 […]