The World Cup 2010 being held in South Africa, from the 11th June until the 11th July. The best football once every four years. Don't miss the great action!Don't miss the live match of Netherlands vs. Japan. watch the match live online through online TV
Netherlands vs.Japan Match scheduled: Last updated: 19-06-2010 from 13:30 until 15:30 18-06-2010 on 23:02 Group E (Group Stage) :: Fifa World Cup South Africa 2010 :: Durban, South Africa
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Last updated: 18-06-2010 from 13:30 until 15:30 17-06-2010 on 18:54 Group D (Group Stage) :: Fifa World Cup South Africa 2010 :: Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Hosting the world cup 2010 has been a great pride for the nation South Africa. At present situation, wherever you go, you’ll definitely discuss about South Africa.
In the past, South Africa had the opportunity to host major sporting events, The Rugby World Cup in 1995, the Cricket World Cup in 2003, and many other events that drew large audiences.
But the Soccer World Cup—or Football as it's known in Europe—brings some extra spice and flavour for them. It is a known fact that foot ball attracts all the people all over the world more than any other sports. So now South Africa is in the core of everyone’s attention.
In a country that's still suffering great effects from the apartheid era, racism, religious differences, and class issues, in some ways the World Cup has brought people together. While many would have taught that we have embraced democracy and the new ANC leadership, the recent spat of violence and controversial political comments has divided many, but we seem to have put that aside for now and welcome the world.
South Africa has already given a warm welcome to all the participating nation. So just focus on South Africa for the world’s greatest entertaining show.
The match ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, manufactured by Adidas, will be named the Jabulani, which means "bringing joy to everyone" in isiZulu. The number eleven plays a prominent role in the new technologically advanced ball: it is the eleventh World Cup match ball made by the German sports equipment maker; it features eleven colours, one for each player on the pitch; and there are eleven official languages in South Africa. The event will also start on the eleventh day of June and end on the eleventh day of July. A special match ball with gold panels will be used at the final held in Johannesburg.
The ball was also used as the match ball of the 2009 FIFA Club World Cup in the United Arab Emirates, and a special version of the ball, the Jabulani Angola, was the match ball of the 2010 African Cup of Nations. This ball is also used in the 2009/2010 season of South Africa's Premier Soccer League, as well as the country's 2010 Nedbank Cup, 2010 Clausura Tournament of Argentina as well as the 2010 MLS season in the USA in the league's colours of blue and green.
The ball is constructed using a new design, consisting of eight thermally-bonded, three-dimensional panels. These are spherically-moulded from ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) and thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU). The surface of the ball is textured with grooves, a technology developed by Adidas called GripnGroove that is intended to improve the ball's aerodynamics. The design has received considerable academic input, being developed in partnership with researchers from Loughborough University, United Kingdom.
The balls are made in China, using latex bladder made in India, thermoplastic polyurethane-elastomer from Taiwan, ethylene vinyl acetate, isotropic polyester/cotton fabric, glue and ink from China.
The official mascot for the 2010 FIFA World Cup is Zakumi who was born in 16 June 1994 (1994-06-16) at the age of 15, an anthropomorphized leopard with green hair, presented on 22 September 2008. His name comes from "ZA", the international abbreviation for South Africa, and "kumi", a word that means "ten" in various African languages.The mascot's colours reflect those of the host nation's playing strip – yellow and green. Zakumi's birthdate coincides with a day known and celebrated as Youth Day in South Africa and their second group match. The year 1994 marks the first non-racial nationwide elections in South Africa. He will turn 16 in 2010. Andries Odendaal, from Cape Town, created the original character design.
Zakumi's official motto is: "Zakumi's game is Fair Play." The motto was seen in the digital advertisement boards during the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, and it will also appear at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
A contract for the manufacture of Zakumi figurines was awarded to a company owned Dr. Shiaan-Bin Huang,who is an ANC representative member in the South African parliament. The manufacture of the figurines was outsourced to Shanghai Fashion Plastic Products in the PRC. The value of the contract was in excess of USD 112 million[citation needed]. Due to concerns over the loss of jobs in the South African manufacturing sector, the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has suggested that more 2010 merchandise be sourced locally.Allegation of sweatshop conditions at the Shanghai Fashion Plastic Products factory led to an audit by Global Brands Group (master licensee of the Fifa World Cup 2010 brand), which revealed a number of non-compliance issues with GBC policies. The manufacturer denied the allegations of sweatshop conditions and claimed that the working conditions at the Shanghai Fashion Plastic Products factory were "very good"
South Africa has so much more to offer the visitor than the football World Cup. South Africa is strongly advertising to visit over their country rather than enjoying the world cup. You have the absolutely amazing garden route, the beautiful spectacle which is the Mother City, Cape Town, the heat and proximity to the wild in Durban and so much more in South Africa alone, without even mentioning the neighboring countries, that it would take us a long time to list them all right now.
In fact it is not just the football that people are going to South Africa. this month when we'll be adding some of our favourite destinations and a forum, where we’ll be able to visit besides the world cup match. But I don’t really think that it is bad. Maybe we’ll come back in a few weeks and we may remember the sweetest memories of travel as well as world cup match.
BBC is celebrating 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.The BBC’s International News Services Celebrate the Global tournament. London, Friday 21 May 2010. As Africa plays host to the FIFA World Cup for the first time this June, the BBC’s international news services will offer a unique global perspective on events in the build-up to, and during, the tournament. From within this diverse continent and beyond, special interactive programming will connect fans around the world, while the BBC’s multi purpose services will offer a huge sporting analysis, a mix of news and current affairs and local, regional and international insights .BBC has a great preparation to join this most prestigious event of the world.
Up to three million fans are expected to attend the games in South Africa.
The 2010 World Cup kicks off in South Africa on 11 June. And the whole world is ready to be entertained. The one-month long competition is the biggest sporting event ever to be hosted on African soil. Up to three million people are expected to watch the 32 teams competing in South Africa, with billions watching on television worldwide. So get ready to be entertained.
The world cup is the biggest prestigious event of the football world which brings friendship and sharing all around the world. The world cup venue becomes the meeting place of all sports lover of the world. This world cup 2010 will put a great impact on the whole world.
Every one is now eager to know what is happening to Africa. South Africa ,the hosting country is at the core of the world’s attention. Form all over the world, people are gathering in south Africa. Big companies and brands are marketing surrounding the world cup event.
If we look upon to the world’s situation we may easily find that the nations around the world are involved in conflict with each other. The world cup is spreading the message of unity and friendship all over the world. It is gathering lots of people in one place, one intention and increasing friendship with in the nations.
Every World Cup has moments to remember. No necessarily the greatest goals or the best players, but the moments when we feel the World Cup become part of your personal history. Your life gets broken up into 4 year blocks as we recall where we were and what we were doing in 2006, 2002, 1998, 1994, 1990….We may guess 2010 won’t be a different one . May be this one will be remembered as a friendship spreading event all around the world. This event may live long with in us.
Talismanic Brazilian playmaker Kaka looking forward and eager to Work With Real's New Coach Mourinho after the world cup 2010. Kaka said that he is excited to play under the watchful eyes of Mourinho.
Kaka says, “I really want to work with him. He has won everything with the teams he has coached so far and I’m very happy that now he is with Real Madrid,” But Kaka is in South Africa concentrating on the winning of the world cup trophy for the national team. But he has made up his plan that he wants Mourinho after the world cup,.
Kaka also said he would be happy if Mourinho brought his Brazil team mate Maicon from Inter to Real. “He has played well with Inter and is one of the great players in the world. Whichever team ends up with Maicon will be well-served,” said the 28-year-old Brazilian star.
Kaka also want to exchange jerseys with Real Madrid team mate, Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo when Brazil plays Portugal at the World Cup on June 25. They didn’t bet anything. In fact they see it as a sign of friend ship.
South Africa left no point to complain about their hospitality during world cup 2010.But World cup is mainly about showing performance in the field. South Africans are very much optimistic to go forward in world cup 2010. South Africa's president, Jacob Zuma, has made the small request of his team that they defy all odds and win the World Cup. Optimistic for a side 83rd in the world rankings – but South Korea shocked everyone by reaching the semi-finals in 2002. You never know.
But everybody didn’t like the 23 squad team of South Africa. nevertheless, let’s hope for the best for the south African team.
Only four days to start world’s greatest entertaining event World cup football 2010.The whole world moves to South Africa. This is the first time the African continents are hosting world cup event. They already proved that they have a rich preparation of hosting this prestigious event.
There are possibilities of threats regarding tourism and other sectors and South Africa is not at all unconscious about the matter. The terrorist group Al-Qaeda was suspected to be behind a terrorist threat to the competition but FIFA through its general secretary Jerome Valcke and the South African police are very much alert over the matter. The whole world is celebrating this event. South Africa has a great opportunity to represent them positively in front of the world. And they have tried their best to do so. In fact they used all he methods to make the best use of world cup season.
South Africa is in the center of the attention of all the sports lovers all around the world. The foot players are eager to know the situations of Africa during world cup 2010.The official, non official sponsors, marketing companies, brands all have set their project to build a big market surrounding South Africa. The hotels, restaurants and all people all around the world are interested to go to Africa to enjoy the season. Bloggers are publishing millions of posts everyday about this event.
The host country is successful in taking their preparation. So we may wish south Africa –“ JAY HO”.
South Africa was chosen to host the FIFA World Cup 2010 after beating countries like Egypt, Libya, Tunisia and Morocco in the bidding.
10 teams already qualified for CHAN Sudan February 4-25, 2011 finals. 12 teams will battle it out this weekend for the remaining 6 spots.
1. Morocco vs Tunisia “With the return leg at Al Jadida on June 5th in mind, it was important for us to get a good result at home before heading to al-Maghrib.” Rami (www.tunisia.worldcupblog.org)
2. Kenya vs Uganda Uganda Cranes coach Bobby Williamson: “it’s a crucial game. Win or lose it, it’s one that will change the face of Ugandan football.” 3. Rwanda vs Tanzania Rwanda champions APR were crowned the new CECAFA Club Cup Champions after beating St. George from Ethiopia 2-0 in extra time at the Amahoro Stadium, Kigali last Saturday night. After a barren regulation time, APR turned on the heat in extra time scoring via Malawian Chiukepo Msowoya (you remember him?) in the 93rd minute and Malawian Victor Nyirenda in the 95th. Malawian Elvis Kafoteka also plays for APR . The Malawians will not help Rwanda this weekend.
4. Zambia vs South Africa South Africa development squad coach Simon Ngomane: “I must be the first one to admit that it will be a tough match. Zambia is a very tough opponent that we cannot afford to underrate. We are here to win and qualify for the finals and I think we have done our home work,” he said. He added that beating Zambia would be the best tonic to inspire the senior team, the Bafana Bafana, as the Rainbow Nation opens its doors to the world for the FIFA World Cup starting with their opener against Mexico next Friday. 5. Zimbabwe vs Seychelles Six members of Zimbabwe’s CHAN squad got a dream run against five-time world champions Brazil in a massive international friendly at the National Sports Stadium on Wednesday. “It was an honour to play against Brazil and we had a lot of lessons from that game. We learnt the importance of keeping the ball, which is very important in that it helps you to control the game. The Brazilians were keeping the ball and it made it easier for them to control the pace of the game and to create openings.
6. Malawi vs Angola Angola Coach Herve Renard (former Zambia Coach): “It will be a very difficult game because the advantage at the moment is with Malawi. But we are strong enough to get the qualification. The CHAN is the target because I think it is a good tournament to test readiness of some players for international competitions.”
South Africa is well prepared for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. They are hounered to be the first to welcome visitors to their shores for the tournament. They have checked all the departments of the home affairs and wanted to ensure a happy our in South Africa.They are well prepared to give a warm welcome to the visitors.
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD) is ready to provide speedy and efficient Access to Justice for All during the 2010 FIFA World CupTM tournament in June.
The Ministry of Communications has guaranteed that the telecommunications infrastructure will conform to FIFA's requirements. This includes the infrastructure for wire and wireless national and international telephone, data, audio and video exchanges.
The government of South Africa has invested millions of dollars for the infrastructural development and decoration for the world cup.they are providing various services for the visitors. The Government has guaranteed transport facilities that can meet the travel demand created in the World Cup season.
Efficient and safe transport has been coordinated by the ministry of the host country. Their intention is to provide safe, efficient, luxurious and effective transport system for the guests. It sounds like the south Africa tour can’t be bad one.
south Africa's final World Cup squad of 23 players has been announced by in Johannesburg. But goalkeeper Rowen Fernandez, defenders Bryce Moon and Innocent Mdledle, and midfielder Franklin Cale are missing out.
"We are only allowed to take 23, but thank you very much for your efforts, your attitude and commitment”. he said to all players and encouraged them by saying "Put your heads up. Life goes on," But this announcement have been surprising for all. In fact Innocent Mdlelele and Franklyn Cale were the two men many felt were most likely to be left out. Previously midfielder Andile Jali and defender Bevan Fransman were omitted. Jali was ruled out of consideration after a medical check-up revealed a possible heart condition.
it is surprising that Moriri , who scored against Guatemala after coming on as a substitute, has been included as a striker. He is better known as a free-scoring midfielder, but has proved himself to be a versatile player.The other three strikers are Bernard Parker, Katlego Mphela, and Siyabonga Nomvethe.
But somehow the announcement has been faced several questions which were thrown o the coach.Let’s see what happens next…we have to wait for 11th June.
