FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Marseille 2008 Day 3 Wrap Up

Here’s a summary of today’s action from the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. Highlights are available on the FIFA website at this link. Unfortunately, there are no pictures of the  ever popular FIFA Beach World Cup 2008 dancers / cheerleaders are featured in them. Stayed tuned for their triumphant return!

Aubry saves hosts from elimination
Eric Cantona’s France overcame Iran on penalties following an entertaining 6-6 draw to save themselves from group-stage elimination in front of their own fans.

Italy cruise into last eight
Paolo Palmacci scored twice as Italy beat El Salvador 4-1 to march into the quarter-finals and end their opponents’ chances of progression.

Irresistible Portugal all but through
With Madjer, Alan and Belchior in prolific form, Portugal overwhelmed Solmon Islands 13-4 to effectively qualify for the quarter-finals.

Uruguay on the cusp of progression
Uruguay edged Senegal 8-7 courtesy of extra-time goals from Pampero and Ricar to leave themselves on the cusp of a place in the quarter-finals.
 

Here are the latest standings from the tournment.

New England Revolution Team Members Help Subdue Naked Man on Flight

An American Airlines flight from Boston to Los Angeles was diverted to Oklahoma City on Friday after a passenger stripped nude and later tried to open an emergency exit door before being subdued by members of a professional soccer team and others, the FBI said.

Members of the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer were among those who grabbed the passenger near an exit door, FBI spokesman Gary Johnson said. Tie wraps were placed on the man, whose name was not immediately released. He was taken into custody in Oklahoma City and placed under psychiatric evaluation, Johnson said.

Story continues at this link.