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WORLD CUP 2010
19 JUNE 2010 RESULTS
Final HOL 1 - 0 JAP
Final GHA 1 - 1 AUS
Final CAM 1 - 2 DEN
19 JUNE 2010 RESULTS
Final HOL 1 - 0 JAP
Final GHA 1 - 1 AUS
Final CAM 1 - 2 DEN
Saturday, June 12, 2010
WC 2010 11 June 2010 Results
WORLD CUP 2010
11 JUNE 2010 RESULTS
Final RSA 1 - 1 MEX
Final URU 0 - 0 FRA
11 JUNE 2010 RESULTS
Final RSA 1 - 1 MEX
Final URU 0 - 0 FRA
WC 2010 12 June 2010 Results
WORLD CUP 2010
12 JUNE 2010 RESULTS
Final KOR 2 - 0 GRE
Final ARG 1 - 0 NGA
Final ENG 1 - 1 USA
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12 JUNE 2010 RESULTS
Final KOR 2 - 0 GRE
Final ARG 1 - 0 NGA
Final ENG 1 - 1 USA
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Saturday, May 29, 2010
World Cup 2010 Golden Boot - Who Will Top Goalscorer's Chart?
The World Cup 2010 finals in South Africa will certainly have many firsts in football - such as the first finals to be staged on the African continent, or the first World Cup to be held in South Africa. What could also happen is for a striker amongst the various countries involved to have his first top scorer award in the competition which the Golden Boot often refers to. However, who would have the ability to deserve such a prize?
There will be many lists drawn up by fans and experts alike that are marking down Cristiano Ronaldo as the most likely player to return home to Portugal with the Golden Boot. The striker first came to the fore on the world stage with Manchester United and scored over 40 goals in one incredible season during his time at Old Trafford. Ronaldo has consistently notched double figures in goals in the past three seasons at club level and is well on his way to another with Real Madrid. While his record with Portugal has not been as notable, he is a player for the big occasion. With the world watching, do not discount Ronaldo from lifting his game and grabbing a chance to cement his status as the best player in the world.
Spain's Fernando Torres has endured a torrid season with Liverpool and injuries but he is due for a huge tournament. The former Atletico Madrid striker has nothing to prove at club level and despite playing only 22 games in the English Premier League this season, Torres still managed to score 18 goals - sometimes taking to the pitch only half-fit. He has averaged only a goal in less than every three games for Spain but Torres might be packing a greater punch as he waits to vent after a year of frustration and unfulfilled potential.
Coincidentally, Torres could be vying for the Golden Boot with international strike partner David Villa. The Valencia hit man topped the charts two years ago in Euro 2008 and is a player that will set the transfer market alight this summer when his club finally allows him to leave. Villa has scored more than 20 goals a season at club level in each of the past five seasons and apart from having the distraction of a possible transfer affecting his concentration, he is all set to show the world again his limitless ability in front of goal.
A discussion on a World Cup top goalscorer will not be complete without any reference to an England striker. There is no mistaking who will lead the line for the Three Lions in South Africa. Wayne Rooney has already been hailed as the player who can win the tournament for his country all on his own and it is certainly a heavy burden to shoulder. But the Manchester United striker is as fearless as the kings of the jungle that are imprinted on his national team jersey. His record goalscoring season with the Red Devils also signals a player that is hitting form at the right time. At only 24, Rooney is not even approaching an age that is often regarded as an average player's peak. One can only wonder how much more he will achieve in the years to come.
There are many more players who have the quality to score enough goals to not only claim the Golden Boot as an individual accolade but also to help their national team to football glory. Established players like the above-named are all proven at both club and international level but who is to say that there would not be an unknown who will rise to prominence when everyone least expects it? Names like Toto Schillaci and Roger Milla were hardly household names before they stirred the imaginations of fans worldwide with their goalscoring exploits in past World Cups. The tournament will not be any lesser if another fairy tale story could be attached to the Golden Boot in the South African World Cup 2010 finals.
Mandy Basher is an ardent fan of international football and a keen student of World Cup history. Follow Mandy as she provides World Cup football news leading up to South Africa 2010 and reports on the actual daily happenings once the tournament begins in June.
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World Cup 2010 Soccer - World Cup, Who Will Win?
The 2010 Soccer World Cup in South Africa promises to be one of the best in soccer history with fantastic teams such as Spain and Brazil favourites to win the coveted trophy.
World Cup Odds and also the World Cup FixturesLet's look at some of the contenders and the pitfalls they face if they want to reach the final.
Spain have a wonderful team and should cruise through their group but will face a very tricky second round match as they will face Brazil, Ivory Coast or neighbours Portugal. If Spin progress in round two I expect them to reach the final.
Brazil are always one of the favourites but they need to get off to a good start as they are in the group of death with some good teams.
England have some players like Gerrad, Lampard and Ferdinand competing in probably their final big tournament so I expect them to cruise past their group but might face the Germans in the second round and possibly Brazil in the semi finals so it's a tall order to see them winning the world cup. The fitness of Wayne Rooney is sure to be key.
France were awful in the qualifiers and players such as Henry are past their best so I don't expect them to go far, especially with their eccentric manager who is not rated even by the French public!
Italy and Holland have decent teams but it's unlikely either will feature past the semi final stage.
Argentina have the worlds best player in Lionel Messi but will Maradona get the best out of him in his defensive formation? A dodgy qualifying campaign suggests they will not win the world cup?
And outsiders Portugal have a gem in Ronaldo but rarely do one man teams win the trophy?
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Best Soccer Players In 2010 World Cup South Africa
It is time to get hooked on to your seats to watch the most record player of world's biggest sporting extravaganza FIFA World Cup. This event brings about so much excitement and frenzy around the world that evens the Olympics do not match this euphoria. With South Africa hosting this event in 2010, the soccer fans are heading to this country to watch their favorite teams and players battle it out for a much-cherished victory.
The following is a list of top 10 players whose goal livescore must be watched during this world cup:-
Lionel Messi (Forward, Argentina): He has scored as many as 17 goals this season while playing for his club, Barcelona. He is a treat to watch. You must watch the goal of season when he equals the highest number of goals in Spain.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Midfielder, Portugal): This 2008 FIFA World Cup Footballer of the Year has the capability to strike from nowhere. Last year, this excellent dribbler, header, and top-class free kick taker was taken over by Real Madrid from Manchester United for a record $132 million.
Wayne Rooney (Forward, England): Rooney plays equally well in all three forward positions. If you watch his live soccer, you will find him all over the field whether in front or in the mid field or providing a gentle tap for scoring the goal. You can capture his games season on your TV or Internet while he plays in South Africa.
Kaka (Midfielder, Brazil): He is the anchor of the Brazilian team. His artistic counterattack results in exposing chinks in the opposition defense.
Xavi (Midfielder, Spain): If anyone would have watched you wins most season, his four awesome goals against archrivals Real Madrid in 2009, leading to the Barcelona club victory by 6-2, he would have enjoyed the contest thoroughly. Xavi is a master of short passes, and his organizational skills have long been hailed by his club and national team. The scoring goal will be on display in South Africa as well.
Didier Drogba (Forward, Ivory Coast): Playing for his club Chelsea, he scored 19 goals, the second highest this season after Wayne Rooney. Aged 31, he is still agile, and watching his score at livescor makes one think whether anybody will score more than him
Luis Fabiano (Forward, Brazil): He is said to be the foremost striker of Brazilian team. Because of his temperamental nature, he acts like a thunderbolt to score over any mistake of the opposition and turns it to his team's advantage.
Gianluigi Buffon (Goalie, Italy): He is a rock solid Italian goalkeeper, who rarely makes a mistake. Sound positional skills and good anticipation of the shot direction make him a formidable barrier in front of the goal.
Michael Ballack (Midfielder, Germany): Ballack has been the German team's captain since 2008. Seeing his scoring goal is a treat. He is one such player who lifts the game of his entire team and makes each player play with greater fluidity and efficiency. He never lets his team underperform.
Lucio (Defender, Brazil): No one doubts his specialization in heading the ball. His aerial command and a foul-less game make him a prized possession for Brazil. He can stop anybody from lifting the fifa season of his side.
By: Karl Bailey
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If you are a sports lover, games season wins most is just the right thing for you. Get live scores any where anytime. Enjoy this world cup with a lot more fun!
The following is a list of top 10 players whose goal livescore must be watched during this world cup:-
Lionel Messi (Forward, Argentina): He has scored as many as 17 goals this season while playing for his club, Barcelona. He is a treat to watch. You must watch the goal of season when he equals the highest number of goals in Spain.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Midfielder, Portugal): This 2008 FIFA World Cup Footballer of the Year has the capability to strike from nowhere. Last year, this excellent dribbler, header, and top-class free kick taker was taken over by Real Madrid from Manchester United for a record $132 million.
Wayne Rooney (Forward, England): Rooney plays equally well in all three forward positions. If you watch his live soccer, you will find him all over the field whether in front or in the mid field or providing a gentle tap for scoring the goal. You can capture his games season on your TV or Internet while he plays in South Africa.
Kaka (Midfielder, Brazil): He is the anchor of the Brazilian team. His artistic counterattack results in exposing chinks in the opposition defense.
Xavi (Midfielder, Spain): If anyone would have watched you wins most season, his four awesome goals against archrivals Real Madrid in 2009, leading to the Barcelona club victory by 6-2, he would have enjoyed the contest thoroughly. Xavi is a master of short passes, and his organizational skills have long been hailed by his club and national team. The scoring goal will be on display in South Africa as well.
Didier Drogba (Forward, Ivory Coast): Playing for his club Chelsea, he scored 19 goals, the second highest this season after Wayne Rooney. Aged 31, he is still agile, and watching his score at livescor makes one think whether anybody will score more than him
Luis Fabiano (Forward, Brazil): He is said to be the foremost striker of Brazilian team. Because of his temperamental nature, he acts like a thunderbolt to score over any mistake of the opposition and turns it to his team's advantage.
Gianluigi Buffon (Goalie, Italy): He is a rock solid Italian goalkeeper, who rarely makes a mistake. Sound positional skills and good anticipation of the shot direction make him a formidable barrier in front of the goal.
Michael Ballack (Midfielder, Germany): Ballack has been the German team's captain since 2008. Seeing his scoring goal is a treat. He is one such player who lifts the game of his entire team and makes each player play with greater fluidity and efficiency. He never lets his team underperform.
Lucio (Defender, Brazil): No one doubts his specialization in heading the ball. His aerial command and a foul-less game make him a prized possession for Brazil. He can stop anybody from lifting the fifa season of his side.
By: Karl Bailey
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If you are a sports lover, games season wins most is just the right thing for you. Get live scores any where anytime. Enjoy this world cup with a lot more fun!
Friday, February 19, 2010
Meet Zakumi, The Mascot
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 designed and produced exclusively in the host country.The original creator of the design is Andries Odendaal from Cape Town, and the mascot costume itself was produced by Cora Simpson of Cora's Costumes.
Zakumi was born on June 16, 1994, the same year as the country's democracy. 16 June 1994, has great significance in South Africa as it coincides with a day known and celebrated as Youth Day in South Africa and their second group match.
Zakumi loves football. "Its young, vibrant, energetic, enthusiastic, sociable [and] self-confident," LOC chief executive Danny Jordaan said.
Fifa marketing director Thierry Weil told reporters that the very first Fifa World Cup mascot was a lion, invented by England in 1966.
"The mascot's role is to be an ambassador for the 2010 Fifa World Cup in South Africa - an ambassador that embodies the spirit of South Africa," Fifa marketing director Thierry Weil said. "The mascot will be used to represent the World Cup and must become a symbol recognised around the world."
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Monday, February 15, 2010
2010 Fifa World Cup South Africa
South Africa regularly hosts major international sporting events, and since 1994 has successfully managed some of the biggest - including the 1995 Rugby World Cup, the 2003 Cricket World Cup, the Women's World Cup of Golf in 2005 and 2006 and, in January 2006, the only street race in the inaugural A1 GP World Cup of Motorsport.
But the Football World Cup, the world's biggest sporting event after the Olympic games - in terms of television audience, bigger than the Olympics - is in a class of its own.
For four weeks in 2010, South Africa will be the centre of the world. The 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan was the most extensively covered and viewed event in television history. Germany 2006, and South Africa 2010, promise to draw even bigger audiences.
The eyes of billions of television viewers, an estimated three million international visitors and the cream of the world's sporting media will be focused on the southern tip of Africa.
We don't aim to disappoint.
Infrastructure upgrades
In choosing South Africa to bring the World Cup to Africa for the first time, Fifa was not only looking at what the country already offers - world-class transport, telecommunications, tourism and sporting infrastructure, and a people renowned for their hospitality and passion for the beautiful game. They were looking ahead.
In 2010, football fans will enjoy the benefits of a host of multibillion-rand infrastructure projects recently announced by the government.
Between now and 2010, South Africa will spend in the region of R5-billion on building and renovating 10 World Cup stadiums, R5.2-billion on upgrades to the country's airports, and R3.5-billion on improvements to the country's road and rail network.
The country will also be working to tight deadlines to ensure that the Gautrain, a high-speed rail link between Johannesburg, Pretoria and Johannesburg International Airport, is up and running in time.
Ten stadiums
Five of South Africa's football stadiums will undergo major renovations for 2010: Soccer City and Ellis Park in Johannesburg, Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, the Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg in North West province, and Vodacom Park in Bloemfontein in the Free State.
New stadiums will be built at Mbombela in Mpumalanga and in the Nelson Mandela Metro (encompassing Port Elizabeth) in the Eastern Cape.
Peter Mokaba stadium in Polokwane in Limpopo will be rebuilt, as will Kings Park stadium in Durban and Cape Town's Green
Point stadium. Kings Park and Green Point stadium will become completely new multi-sport facilities, Green Point complete with a retractable dome to protect fans and players from the Cape's unpredictable winter weather.
Boost for the economy
According to consulting firm Grant Thornton, the World Cup will pump around R21.3-billion into South Africa's economy, generating an estimated R12.7-billion in direct spending and creating an estimated 159 000 new jobs.
The country's tourism industry will benefit from the estimated three million visitors expected for the tournament, while construction and engineering companies will look to a slice of the billions to be spent on infrastructure in the lead-up to the event.
However, the indirect spin-offs of an improved image abroad could have an even greater impact on the economy.
"There will be a big direct injection for the economy", Standard Bank economist Goolam Ballim said after Fifa announced the 2010 host. "But the indirect impact may be more meaningful for a sustainable economic lift in subsequent years ... it will help change the perceptions that a large number of foreign investors hold of Africa and South Africa."
In his 2006 State of the Nation address, President Thabo Mbeki said the World Cup would make a huge contribution, not only to South Africa's socio-economic growth, but to the development of the continent as a whole.
"In return for these irreplaceable benefits, we owe it to Fifa and the rest of the soccer world to prepare properly for 2010," Mbeki said, challenging South Africans to work together to ensure that the country hosts "the best Soccer World Cup ever".
Source by: SouthAfrica.info reporter
But the Football World Cup, the world's biggest sporting event after the Olympic games - in terms of television audience, bigger than the Olympics - is in a class of its own.
For four weeks in 2010, South Africa will be the centre of the world. The 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan was the most extensively covered and viewed event in television history. Germany 2006, and South Africa 2010, promise to draw even bigger audiences.
The eyes of billions of television viewers, an estimated three million international visitors and the cream of the world's sporting media will be focused on the southern tip of Africa.
We don't aim to disappoint.
Infrastructure upgrades
In choosing South Africa to bring the World Cup to Africa for the first time, Fifa was not only looking at what the country already offers - world-class transport, telecommunications, tourism and sporting infrastructure, and a people renowned for their hospitality and passion for the beautiful game. They were looking ahead.
In 2010, football fans will enjoy the benefits of a host of multibillion-rand infrastructure projects recently announced by the government.
Between now and 2010, South Africa will spend in the region of R5-billion on building and renovating 10 World Cup stadiums, R5.2-billion on upgrades to the country's airports, and R3.5-billion on improvements to the country's road and rail network.
The country will also be working to tight deadlines to ensure that the Gautrain, a high-speed rail link between Johannesburg, Pretoria and Johannesburg International Airport, is up and running in time.
Ten stadiums
Five of South Africa's football stadiums will undergo major renovations for 2010: Soccer City and Ellis Park in Johannesburg, Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, the Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg in North West province, and Vodacom Park in Bloemfontein in the Free State.
Peter Mokaba stadium in Polokwane in Limpopo will be rebuilt, as will Kings Park stadium in Durban and Cape Town's Green
Point stadium. Kings Park and Green Point stadium will become completely new multi-sport facilities, Green Point complete with a retractable dome to protect fans and players from the Cape's unpredictable winter weather.
Boost for the economy
According to consulting firm Grant Thornton, the World Cup will pump around R21.3-billion into South Africa's economy, generating an estimated R12.7-billion in direct spending and creating an estimated 159 000 new jobs.
The country's tourism industry will benefit from the estimated three million visitors expected for the tournament, while construction and engineering companies will look to a slice of the billions to be spent on infrastructure in the lead-up to the event.
However, the indirect spin-offs of an improved image abroad could have an even greater impact on the economy.
"There will be a big direct injection for the economy", Standard Bank economist Goolam Ballim said after Fifa announced the 2010 host. "But the indirect impact may be more meaningful for a sustainable economic lift in subsequent years ... it will help change the perceptions that a large number of foreign investors hold of Africa and South Africa."
In his 2006 State of the Nation address, President Thabo Mbeki said the World Cup would make a huge contribution, not only to South Africa's socio-economic growth, but to the development of the continent as a whole.
"In return for these irreplaceable benefits, we owe it to Fifa and the rest of the soccer world to prepare properly for 2010," Mbeki said, challenging South Africans to work together to ensure that the country hosts "the best Soccer World Cup ever".
Source by: SouthAfrica.info reporter
World Cup 2010 - the Major Sporting Event of the Year
This is going to take place in South Africa in the summer of 2010. The participating teams are determined by the qualifying matches that has been held on each continent between the time periods of august 2007 to November 2009. As the time left for the world cup is decreasing day by day so the preparations for the world cup are in final stages. We will mention here some of the news related to this event.
South Africa grabbed the luck to be the seat for World Cup 2010. The ceremony will be launched on June/July 2010. These sports and events takes place all around ten stadiums and cities comprising the Cape Town. The stadiums have been sketched and the building has started. In fact the tickets are for sale on the various venues put up on the website.
The qualifications for the World cup 2010 in South Africa are over and the teams which will compete on the finals are Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Honduras, Italy, Ivory Coast, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, North Korea, Paraguay, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Uruguay and United States of America.
There are many reasons why the World Cup will tend to be success this time in South Africa. South African seashores put forward dirt free waters, fair shores and security nets. South Africa is reputed for its marvelous wines. A trip to South Africa is not whole devoid of chipping in the grandiose mountain collections.
Of course the unspoiled nature of South Africa is also of huge interest for those who will visit the World Football Championship in 2010 and will be able to combine the sporting entertainment with some great trips across this unique continent.
You will never have to worry about food in South Africa; the tastes are appealing to any people from whichever part of the world. Surprising games and expedition screening with trips are obtainable on ease. There are lots more that you can enjoy even after the World Cup days. Make it now or never!!!
STADIUM DEVELOPMENT FOR THE WORLD CUP: The inspection tour that consists of about 50 operational experts from FIFA and members of the local organizing committee visited South Africa in the month of October to inspect the progress of the stadiums made for the world cup. This committee visited all the five stadiums that are being built for the world cup. This team is very satisfied with the progress. The stadiums are now complete. In most of the stadiums the work left includes laying of grass, getting the seats in and stadium precincts.
BUYING TICKETS FOR WORLD CUP 2010: it has been discovered that there are about 100 false websites that are selling tickets of world cup. These websites have duped thousands of football lovers as they are thinking that they have got the tickets when actually they have not. There are only a dozen of genuine websites that are selling tickets for the world cup, starting with FIFA.com and there are only a few companies that are authorized to sell packages to South Africa. So be careful before purchasing the tickets. We can recommend you the site below specialized and created exclusively for the World Cup 2010 in South Africa.
Article Source: http://www.Free-Articles-Zone.com
South Africa grabbed the luck to be the seat for World Cup 2010. The ceremony will be launched on June/July 2010. These sports and events takes place all around ten stadiums and cities comprising the Cape Town. The stadiums have been sketched and the building has started. In fact the tickets are for sale on the various venues put up on the website.
The qualifications for the World cup 2010 in South Africa are over and the teams which will compete on the finals are Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Honduras, Italy, Ivory Coast, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, North Korea, Paraguay, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Uruguay and United States of America.
There are many reasons why the World Cup will tend to be success this time in South Africa. South African seashores put forward dirt free waters, fair shores and security nets. South Africa is reputed for its marvelous wines. A trip to South Africa is not whole devoid of chipping in the grandiose mountain collections.
Of course the unspoiled nature of South Africa is also of huge interest for those who will visit the World Football Championship in 2010 and will be able to combine the sporting entertainment with some great trips across this unique continent.
You will never have to worry about food in South Africa; the tastes are appealing to any people from whichever part of the world. Surprising games and expedition screening with trips are obtainable on ease. There are lots more that you can enjoy even after the World Cup days. Make it now or never!!!
STADIUM DEVELOPMENT FOR THE WORLD CUP: The inspection tour that consists of about 50 operational experts from FIFA and members of the local organizing committee visited South Africa in the month of October to inspect the progress of the stadiums made for the world cup. This committee visited all the five stadiums that are being built for the world cup. This team is very satisfied with the progress. The stadiums are now complete. In most of the stadiums the work left includes laying of grass, getting the seats in and stadium precincts.
BUYING TICKETS FOR WORLD CUP 2010: it has been discovered that there are about 100 false websites that are selling tickets of world cup. These websites have duped thousands of football lovers as they are thinking that they have got the tickets when actually they have not. There are only a dozen of genuine websites that are selling tickets for the world cup, starting with FIFA.com and there are only a few companies that are authorized to sell packages to South Africa. So be careful before purchasing the tickets. We can recommend you the site below specialized and created exclusively for the World Cup 2010 in South Africa.
Article Source: http://www.Free-Articles-Zone.com
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