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  • World Cup 2010 Live
    By: Chuck S. White | - If you're planning to watch the world cup 2010 live in South Africa, you should expect to spend a good amount of time in the lovely city of Johannesburg. Jo-Berg, as the natives like to call it is the hub of South Africa and one of its largest cities. While you're there checking out all the action, why not spend a bit of time checking out some sites too?

    When you get bored with football (Okay, who am I kidding, right? But if you just need to let off steam anyway), check out South Af ...

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  • Live World Cup 2010
    By: Chuck S. White | - Did you know that no less than 208 different national teams competed for the opportunity to play in the 2010 World Cup? It's true. The teams come from virtually every country on Earth, including places as diverse as Liberia and Nicaragua. There are even teams that competed for the privilege from countries that are mortal enemies like Israel and Libya. So how did we get here? Where did the concept for the world cup start and where is it going in the future?

    Well, it goes way back to ...

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  • World Cup 2010
    By: Chuck S. White | - The World Cup 2010 Final will be held in South Africa this coming year. It wasn't always the case that such was guaranteed though. Let's late a look back at some of the controversy surrounding the tournament, given the issues that South Africa had with arranging things.

    In 2006, many people were still questioning the ability of the South Africans to be able to hold the tournament in their country since the economy was in something of a shambles and they were concerned that they wou ...

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  • Watch Live World Cup Broadcast Online
    By: Richard Cunningham | - If you are are sitting in your living room, drinking beer, hanging out with friends and betting on who is going to win while you watch World Cup 2010, you're certainly not alone. As a matter of fact, the estimates are that as many as 1.5 billion people may tune in to watch the broadcast. Just so you can understand what kind of mind boggling numbers that is, that's fully 20% of the world's population.

    If every man, woman and child in the United States were to watch the games, they ...

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  • What Are Your Secrets To Bet This Season?
    By: Pedro Walker | - Soccer Betting is no doubt one of the popular forms of sports betting that is organized on the global scale. Even the activity is more popular as a profession; bet on soccer is similar to a professional baseball or the National Hockey League that makes use of the money line. However, there are some differences like in soccer betting one can wager on the either teams and also bet whether it will be a tie game.

    With the upcoming grand event Soccer World Cup 2010 in South Africa ...

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  • Everything You Need To Know About Satellite Systems For Pubs And Clubs
    By: Suzy Powell | - There are many different ways of showing the games ranging from free to air channels like the BBC, ITV, channel four and channel five but also Sky sports, ESPN and European satellite systems.

    As yet its not been decided whos going to given the rights to broadcast the games, but the probability is that the games coverage will be spread out over the various channels, therefore if you want to have the best coverage then you have to have more than one source for your games.

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  • Stellenbosch, South Africa: A Leading Holiday Destination During The 2010 World Cup
    By: AlterSage | - Set amongst the scenic mountains of the Boland area, Stellenbosch is a town with much to offer its visitors. The town is located on the edge of the Cape Metropole, in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The area is steeped in tradition and culture, and this is a major attraction for tourists visiting the region.

    In 2010, a major influx of visitors is expected to Stellenbosch, as the town joins in the festivities in World Cup soccer tournament hosted by South Africa. Large-sca ...

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  • Greater Stellenbosch 2010 Project: Stellenbosch World Cup 2010 Preparations
    By: AlterSage | - The picturesque town of Stellenbosch in the Western Cape is set to be a popular attraction during the 2010 World Cup, hosted by South Africa next year. The University of Stellenbosch and local council are making big preparations for the worlds most popular sports tournament. These preparations are in place to accommodate tourists and soccer fans, and also visiting teams, who are expected to spend time in the scenic university town during the games.

    The Greater Stellenbosch 2010 p ...

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  • Where Was The First World Cup Of Soccer Held And Who Won?
    By: Adriana Noton | - The World Cup of Soccer has a unique and fascinating history. The first games of the World Cup of Soccer tournament were held on July 13, 1930 at Pocitos Stadium and Estadio Gran Parque Central in Montevideo, Uruguay. France won the first round of the Cup over Mexico by four to one, and the USA won over Belgium by three to one. Lucien Laurent of France was the first player to score a goal in Cup history. Eighteen matches were held in total, with seventy goals scored.

    The World Cu ...

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  • Get Ready For World Cup 2010
    By: Richard Cunningham | - Did you know that no less than 208 different national teams competed for the opportunity to play in the 2010 World Cup? It's true. The teams come from virtually every country on Earth, including places as diverse as Liberia and Nicaragua. There are even teams that competed for the privilege from countries that are mortal enemies like Israel and Libya. So how did we get here? Where did the concept for the world cup start and where is it going in the future?

    Well, it goes way back t ...

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  • Are You Looking Forward To The 2010 World Cup
    By: Richard Cunningham | - The World Cup 2010 Final will be held in South Africa this coming year. It wasn't always the case that such was guaranteed though. Let's late a look back at some of the controversy surrounding the tournament, given the issues that South Africa had with arranging things.

    In 2006, many people were still questioning the ability of the South Africans to be able to hold the tournament in their country since the economy was in something of a shambles and they were concerned that they w ...

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  • The History Of The World Cup 2010
    By: Richard Cunningham | - We all know what the world cup is and we all have our favorites to win the FIFA tournament in 2010, but I'm willing to bet you don't know the storied history behind the actual cup and how it came about (and no, for the Americans reading, this is not another case like the Stanley Cup where it started out as a small cup and ended up being a cereal bowl, well not quite anyway).

    The world cup was first awarded in 1930 to the United States and France teams, who beat out Mexico 4-1 and ...

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  • Celebrate Christmas This Year With Cheap Flights To Johannesburg
    By: Alvis Gray | - Do you want to celebrate this Christmas in a unique and a memorable way? Plan out a vacation to Johannesburg in South Africa and celebrate Christmas and New Year in a special manner this year. As Christmas is approaching every body has started preparing for it. People of Johannesburg celebrate all festivals with great enthusiasm. Celebrate New Year also in Johannesburg.

    During festive season the prices of air tickets and accommodations are very high. But you save money, by looking ...

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  • Betting Online- Convenient And Safe
    By: Pedro Walker | - The soccer season is gaining momentum as so are the gambling trends, the masters of sports betting are able to win huge bucks by following some authentic betting tips. Being one of the most spectacular event Soccer world cup has been evolving since 1930 and heading towards the 2010 world cup, it is anticipated as the biggest event of the planet. Around 160 teams try their level hard to get over the qualifiers and become a part of 32 squads that participate in the finals.

    As a soccer ...

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  • Watch World Cup: Enjoy The Wonders Of Cape Town
    By: Richard Cunningham | - If you're planning to watch the world cup live in South Africa, you should expect to travel the country quite a little bit. Many of the events are taking place in Johannesburg, but there are also a number of matches that will be held in the seaside resort town of Cape Town.

    While you may be such a football fan that you don't care about anything else, for most people visiting this island of tranquility on the coast of South Africa, it's a chance to take in some of the local sights ...

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  • Ferguson: Owen can make South Africa Shared By: Mejenga - Sir Alex Ferguson has told Michael Owen not to give up on his 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ dream. The striker hoping to retain his starting spot...

  • England v Italy the ideal World Cup 2010 final for Fabio Capello Shared By: TelegraphMG - Together with David Beckham, Capello has said England fear no-one ahead of the World Cup 2010 finals, but for his side to meet with his own nation in...

  • World Cup 2010: Laurent Blanc To Replace Raymond Domenech As France Coach - Report Shared By: SoccerOnline - According to a report in L’Equipe , the French FA (FFF) are aiming to secure the services of Girondins de Bordeaux coach Laurent Blanc to replace...

  • 'We're working on it' - Mail & Guardian Online: The smart news source Shared By: Soccer_Newsfeed - This is where an estimated 50 000 people gathered at the fan fest to witness the spectacular 2010 Fifa World Cup final draw. Those who came through...

  • House and Leisure heads up on 2010 trends :: Media Update Shared By: JustCoolStuffz - The magazine’s annual... to look out for in the year when the country will host over 350 000 visitors to the FIFA World Cup. “2010 is undoubtedly the...

  • What Is the Most Memorable Sporting Event You’ve Ever Watched or Played In? - The Learning Network Blog - NYTimes.com Shared By: nytimes_wire - The long-ago match... and a movie of the same name, has gained new resonance now that the United States has drawn against England for the 2010 World...

  • Sport - Football - Carlos Vela signs long-term Arsenal deal Shared By: sportive_calcio - The left-footed forward is a regular for Mexico and has scored six goals in 19 games to help his country qualify for... World Cup in South

  • Shearer: My team to beat world | The Sun |Sport|Football Shared By: soccer_parrott - "The big test awaits them in South Africa and I don't see any reason why they can't carry that into the World Cup and think we've what it...

  • Women's Professional Soccer :: Women's Professional Soccer :: Boston Breakers :: Donate to Michelle Akers Horse Rescue... Shared By: BostonBreakers - I am writing you... Personally, I had the honor of coaching Michelle Akers on the U.S. National Team for many years and during our 1999 World Cup...

  • Computerworld > Imagine Cup teams get ready to prototype Shared By: ict_news - Microsoft has announced the 20 finalists of the Imagine Cup 2010 programming competition which this time around challenges students to "imagine a...


  • What To Do If You Go See The 2010 World Cup
    By: Richard Cunningham | - If you're planning to watch the world cup 2010 live in South Africa, you should expect to spend a good amount of time in the lovely city of Johannesburg. Jo-Berg, as the natives like to call it is the hub of South Africa and one of its largest cities. While you're there checking out all the action, why not spend a bit of time checking out some sites too?

    When you get bored with football (Okay, who am I kidding, right? But if you just need to let off steam anyway), check out South ...

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  • Choosing The Best Audio Visual System For Your Pub Or Club
    By: Suzy Powell | - England are through to the World Cup 2010 and recession or not one thing is for sure. After a quiet period for the licensing trade this is most definately the time for the wise publican to see takings increase like never seen in the past few years.

    If your audio visual system is advertised locally it will no doubt attract trade. If the clientelle njoy great football match viewing experience then they will return for more. This is an excellen opportunity for any publican who has ...

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  • The Outlook For The 2010 World Cup
    By: Richard Cunningham | - As the battle for spots in the 2010 FIFA World Cup (what some are referring to as the African World Cup) heats up, Cameroon has found a new sparkle and confidence in their game. The Lions began Group A with a loss to Togo and ended with a no decision against Morocco.

    That left them in a position they hadn't expected and certainly didn't want, right at the bottom of the pool. Worried about their chances, the national team decided to appoint a new coach, Paul Le Guen to take over f ...

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  • Fifa World Cup With Cheap Flights To Johannesburg
    By: Alvis Gray | - Johannesburg is the largest city of South Africa and one of the hosting cities of FIFA world cup. It has become one of the most popular destinations for most of the holidaymakers. This city is best for your leisure and business holidays. Johannesburg is the world class African city.

    Most international visitors to South Africa pass through Johannesburg at least once, which has led to the development of more attractions for tourists. With cheap flights to Johannesburg you can enjoy t ...

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  • Betting On 2010 Soccer World Cup
    By: Pedro Walker | - Another spectacular soccer world cup is to be held in June-July 2010; South Africa will proudly host the event. There are 32 teams competing in the match which will be played in nine lavish cities in their ten grand stadiums. The cities included are Cape Town, Johannessburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Nelspruit, Polokwane, Pretoria and Bloemfontein. South Africa is known to have several visitors each year and with the happening of this sizzling event it is placarded as one of the biggest sporting e ...
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  • David Beckham, Your Country Needs You!
    By: Ernest Legrand | - With qualification for the World Cup finals in 2010 now safely assured, the subject that is now on the lips of all England supporters is whether good ol' "Golden Balls" will be delighting us all with his God like presence. The question that needs to be discussed is whether he should go to South Africa?

    In 2010 he will be at the ripe age of 35 and there are certain quarters who think his time has passed, his legs are gone, and he will be unable to keep up with the rigorous demands ...

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  • Argentina Prevailed By The Skin Of Their Teeth
    By: Ernest Legrand | - The last match between Argentina and Peru, exciting and enthralling though it was, has left us all wondering how on earth Maradona's men have stolen their way into one of the automatic spots, pushing their next opponents, Uruguay, down into 5th.

    Argentina were given the not too stern task of having to beat a Peruvian side that had similarly failed to set the competition alight, lying dismally at the foot of the South American qualification group.

    Perhaps in another ...

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  • Schedule Of Flights To Johannesburg Providing Cheap Airfares
    By: Alvis Gray | - Joburg or Egoli has been emerged as one of the most popular tourist destinations in South Africa. Johannesburg is a wonderful city, if you are planning an international travel for a vacation, business travel or due to some any other reason. You always look for cheap airfares and cheap flights.

    There are a number of flights to Johannesburg from UK and these vary depending on the time of the year. Flights to Johannesburg are flying from the major cities of UK that includes London, ...

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  • The World At A Perilous Soccer War
    By: Ernest Legrand | - So, the world cup is just around the corner and we think it is time that we put our reputation on the line and came up with some predictions.

    With qualification not assured for some of the pre tournament favorites, Portugal and Argentina to name two, it's not as easy as in previous years to envisage a winner.

    This World cup promises to be one of the most diverse in history. Not all the great teams are guaranteed a place in the South African finals and this maybe t ...

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  • World Cup - Worldcup 2010 Finals In South Africa
    By: Richard Cunningham | - The World Cup 2010 Final will be held in South Africa this coming year. It was not always the case that such was guaranteed though. Let's late a look back at some of the controversy surrounding the tournament, given the issues that South Africa had with arranging things.

    In 2006, many people were still questioning the ability of the South Africans to be able to hold the tournament in their country since the economy was in something of a shambles and they were concerned that they ...

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  • Soccer Betting Tips Lets You Make Smart Bets
    By: Pedro Walker | - It will not be wrong to say that Betting on the Soccer World Cup is quite prominent globally and the advent of internet has given way to adventurous soccer betting lines which one can avail to place stakes each day. Soccer betting gives you the freedom to place your bets long time before the tournament begins, this generate a huge amount of excitement all through the tournament. When we talk about soccer betting lines it involves the money line and a three way line. The three way line is somethi ...
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  • Watch Soccer World Cup 2010 Through Flights To Johannesburg With Cheap Prices
    By: Alvis Gray | - Johannesburg is a huge city with an ostentatious lifestyle and a bouncing nightlife. It is a magical and the largest city in South Africa. It is mainly famous as City of Gold, due to its location on the mineral-rich Witwatersrand range of hills. It is the wealthiest province in South Africa, having the largest economy of any metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa.

    Flights to Johannesburg are easily available now days. Johannesburg is the world class city going to host FIFA wo ...

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  • Cheap Flights To Cape Town - Fifa World Cup 2010
    By: Robert Moore | - Cape Town is the most populous city and provincial capital of Western Cape. Cape Town has a diverse range of attractions, sights and activities to offer. It is regarded as melting point for various different cultures in Southern Africa. Known as Mother City, it has an abundance of contrasting activities from lounging on the Atlantic seaboard's popular beaches to exploring the vividly painted area of the Bo-Kaap.

    As everyone is aware that South Africa is going to host FIFA world cup ...

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  • World Cup Qualifier- Us Ties Against Costa Rica In The Last Minute
    By: A. Nolan | - In a game that seemed likely to go to Costa Rica, the United States managed to tie in the last seconds, 2-2. The game was the last qualifier for the US, which has been guaranteed a spot in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa; Costa Rica, on the other hand, needed to win for a secure spot next year.

    The Americans struggled in the first half of the game, falling behind Costa Rica, which took advantage of the vacuum to score two goals: Bryan Ruiz shot the ball into Tim Howard's net twic ...

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  • Airfares For Cheap Flights To Johannesburg For Christmas And New Year
    By: Alvis Gray | - Get the cheap airfares for your flights to Johannesburg both for business travel and holidays. As New Year and Christmas is approaching after one month, many travel companies are providing cheap flights to Johannesburg.

    Cheapflightstojohannesburg.org.uk has announced latest airfares for cheap flights to Johannesburg. It is a part of Moresand group and a leading pan-European travel company specializing in world wide travel. You will get a full range of travel products online, over t ...

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  • Football World Cup 2010 South Africa, Most Exciting Event After Olympics
    By: Alvis Gray | - FIFA world cup 2010 has been scheduled to be held in South Africa between 11 June 2010 and 11 July 2010. It is the 19th FIFA world cup that is going to take place in thirteen different cities of South Africa. South Africa is only African Nation which hosts major international sporting events. Earlier it has hosted Rugby world cup in 1995, cricket world cup 2003 and now it is hosting the Soccer world cup.

    Football world cup 2010 South Africa is going to create a history in an African ...

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  • Soccer Betting- Lucrative As Well As Adventurous Experience
    By: Pedro Walker | - International football world cup is undoubtedly the most anticipated event; having a huge fan base, the event also holds a huge base of people who like to place their bets on specific the team. Sports betting is a crucial part of the Football it is most easy yet a risky way of making a huge amount of money in just few hours. With the changing times, the concept of online betting is getting very popular among people, all you have to do is to brag all your knowledge about the team and place the be ...
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  • Football World Cup 2010 Johannesburg - History In South Africa
    By: Alvis Gray | - Football world cup 2010 which going to be held in South Africa is full of lots of excitement and fun. It is the 19th FIFA world cup, which is going to take place between 11th June2010 and 11th July 2010. The qualification process for this event had started in August 2007 and involved 204 of the 208 FIFA national teams.

    South Africa has started preparations for hosting this event. It has created a history that an African country will be hosting this tournament first time ever. 32 te ...

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  • Effective Methods Of Betting This Football Season
    By: Pedro Walker | - Well, Football world cup needs no formal introduction, it is more commonly known as FIFA world cup. You can get the glimpse of the event every four years, when millions of crazy football fans gather to watch the 32 participants mens national football team struggling for the biggest trophy. Therefore, it is very well understood that qualifying for the world cup is quite a big thing to achieve; the selected teams have to undergo an array of competitive matches. And more common with ...
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  • What Was So Special About The 1980 Winter Olympics?
    By: Amy Nutt | - Known as the XIII Olympic Winter Games, the 1980 Winter Olympics were a winter sporting event that took place from February 13 to February 24, 1980 in Lake Placid, New York, in the United States. During this time, one of the greatest sports moments took place. This event is widely known as the "Miracle on Ice."

    The "Miracle on Ice" event refers to the US hockey win over the legendary and widely favored to win Soviet team. This hockey event was considered a miracle on ice because ...

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  • Meet Zakumi, The Mascot
    By: jennytharayil | - Zakumi is the Official Mascot for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He's a leopard with green hair and a wide smile."Zakumi" is a compositon of "Za" coming from South Africa's international country code (ZA) and "Kumi", which translates translates into '10' in various languages across Africa.The green and yellow (gold) colours of the character match the colours used in South African sport uniforms and can also be seen in the South Africa national football team's kit.

    'Zakumi' has been des ...

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  • Free Bets Launch In South Africa For 2010 World Cup
    By: Del Bothwell | - For the preparation for the Worldcup 2010 betting.

    Free bet claim of up to 320 for all new sign ups. South Africa are 80/1 odds at a nice each way price.

    South Africans are preparing in great stride for the build up to the World cup 2010 football. Expecting the stadiums and betting companies to be ready at the beginning of 2010. Expected millions to enter into betting and do date the largest bet on a team to win outright is 250.000 from a punter in the UK. Freebets ...

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  • Soccer - Mexico Loses Against Honduras In The World Cup Qualifiers
    By: A. Nolan | - The team that looked very confident and pleased after a victory in the Estadio Azteca last Saturday against Costa Rica, was not the same team that played yesterday in the Olympic Stadium against Honduras, who lost 3-1 in a very humiliating way, showing that Mexico is a very weak team and that something is missing; they have the players and the capacity but they are not getting to a level of good effectiveness that can make them win games away from home.

    With the face that Mexico s ...

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  • Fifa World Cup 2010 Qualifying Rounds Start From February 2009 This Year
    By: Peri Witny | - The participating teams go through to qualify for the FIFA World Cup Finals, also known as the FIFA World Cup. The qualifying rounds are a process for national football soccer, with teams competing to enter the final football world cup. This year, 31 teams will be chosen for the final 2010 FIFA World Cup to be held in South Africa along with the host team.

    A total of 200 teams have entered in the qualifying rounds to compete for one of the 31 places for the final World Cup. These ...

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  • Nhl Stanley Cup - June's Finalist Battle
    By: Peri Witny | - The 2008 NHL season began on October 4, and 30 teams are now vying for the ultimate piece of hardware.The regular season will conclude on April 12, giving way to a long and intense playoff struggle. Eight teams from each conference, Eastern and Western, qualify for post-season play.

    In the Eastern Conference, champions of the Atlantic, Northeast, and Southeast divisions automatically reach the playoffs, and they will be joined by the teams with the next five best records. It's th ...

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  • Fifa World Cup 2010
    By: Peri Witny | - The biggest sporting event in the world is just over a year away. That, of course, is the FIFA World Cup, the prestigious soccer event that takes place once every four years.

    South Africa will be the host for the 2010 World Cup, which will be staged in a variety of South African cities including Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, Pretoria, Durban, and Bloemfontein. The tournament will begin on June 11, 2010 and conclude exactly one month later on July 11. Johannesburg, the c ...

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  • Fifa World Cup 2010 South Africa - Scaffold And Formwork Contractors
    By: Rosemary Grace Brooks | - The FIFA World Cup 2010 Football Tournament (Soccer World Cup to South Africans) is a mere 20 months away and South Africa is truly abuzz with preparations. There is an enormous amount of pressure on South Africa to execute a successful and memorable tournament and work has begun in full force to ensure that the tournament is fault-free.

    Construction and Scaffolding is Key
    The construction sector is booming and reaping the benefits of these preparations as stadiums are buil ...

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  • World Cup 2010 Qualification - England, Spain And Germany Uefa Group Leaders
    By: Chuck Berkley | - They say winning is winning, no matter if it is by an inch or a mile, and for England, it all went perfectly planned. The Three Lions won on an easy 5-1 against Kazajistan this past Sunday October the 12th, consolidating on top of UEFA group 6 for the World Cup 2010 qualifications.

    However, in the first half, the English Team looked much disorganized; Gerrard was giving the impression that he didn't know where he was supposed to be. Oddly, Gerrard, Lampard and Barry were cro ...

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  • England Certain To Crumble In World Cup Qualifiers
    By: Martin Sejas | - Another international week means another interesting couple of days of international football. World Cup qualifiers dominate once again on every single continent where the race of the 32 spots is just beginning to heat up. We might not yet be at the business end of the qualifying tournament, however every point counts given a long qualifying campaign.

    Starting off in the Africa, this weekend sees the continent play their last fixtures of the second round of qualifying. There are 1 ...

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  • World Cup 2010 : New Horizons For African Football
    By: Peter Beckham | - Early reports show that even at this early stage, South Africans are more than eager to formally welcome and host the FIFA World Cup 2010. After losing the 2006 bid to Germany, the date of May 15, 2004 marked history when it was announced that it is time for South Africa to be the first ever African country to hold the much revered World Cup series and to be the 16th country to do such.

    There will be two main stadiums in Johannesburg to be used for the event. Built in 1987, Soccer ...

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  • World Cup 2010 Kenya Gears Up As A Stop Over Attraction
    By: James G Kamweru | - There is no event like the soccer world cup. All the others, the Olympics, world athletics championship, continental soccer derbies may come close but none ever gets quite there. The world cup is in a class of its own.

    For the very first time, the 32 nations soccer finals will be held in Africa. South Africa will be the host country, and new football facilities and improvement of the existing ones are being put up to ensure the country is ready to host the world.


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  • Soccer - How Secure Is The World Cup 2010 In Africa
    By: Emeli Dean | - In the last days the question about the security for the Football World Cup 2010 in Africa has gain in importance. Last Friday, November 23rd, before the draw for the World Cup qualification groups, there was been announced a tragic occurrence. The former Austrian Football Star Peter Burgstaller was shot near to the South-African city Durban when he indulged himself to a game of golf. The 43-years-old former keeper from SV Salzburg came to South Africa as a tourist in order to achieve tickets fo ...
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  • Africa At Centre Stage As World Cup Approaches
    By: Claudia Beckford | - This Sunday in Durban, Africa the preliminary draw for the 2010 FIFA World Cup will take place. Thousands of football administrators and journalists will be present and hundreds of millions more watching on television, for an extravaganza designed to show the world Africa can and will host the next World Cup. Such an event will be conducted by FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke, South African President Thabo Mbeki and FIFA president Sepp Blatter.

    In many parts of the world suc ...

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