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South Africa to play Mexico in FIFA 2010 WC opener

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 01:45:34 GMT

Posted: Dec 05, 2009 at 2335 hrs IST Cape Town (South Africa) Host nation South Africa will face Mexico in the opening game of the 2010 World Cup.
Source: Expressindia.com

3-D way to watch World Cup in 2010

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 01:42:25 GMT

THE 2010 World Cup is going 3-D. Sony Corp said yesterday it has signed a deal with FIFA, the international football governing body, to record up to 25 World Cup games in 3-D -- a technology that gives viewers an illusion of depth on the screen.
Source: Shanghai Daily

World Cup bidding race hits top gear

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 01:39:55 GMT

Saturday, December 05, 2009 CAPE TOWN: The race to host the 2018 and 2022 Waorld Cups hit top gear Friday with all the hopeful countries making their first serious pitches to football powerbrokers and the worlds media.
Source: The News

World Cup winners to pocket US$30m

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 01:39:39 GMT

THE winners of next year's World Cup final in South Africa will collect a check for US$30 million, FIFA said. The runners-up will receive US$24 million and all participating teams will receive an extra US$1 million to cover their preparation costs.
Source: Shanghai Daily

The Road to World Cup Soccer Glory

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 01:17:02 GMT

FIFA President Sepp Blatter holds up the World Cup trophy at the Cape Town draw. But for the world's soccer stars, and their fans, Friday's draw was the all-important road map to their own World Cup glory.
Source: Time Magazine

Beckham, Theron to grace 2010 World Cup draw in S Africa

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 01:13:50 GMT

FOOTBALL EXTRAVAGANZA: FIFA has announced that a record $420 million will be given away as prize money. New Delhi: All eyes will be on the 2010 World Cup draw ceremony in Cape Town that starts at 2230 hours (IST) on Friday.
Source: IBN Live

Sony signs 3-D video deal for 2010 World Cup

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 01:07:04 GMT

which makes Bravia TVs, Walkman portable players and PlayStation 3 game consoles.
Source: The San Jose Mercury News

Capello's dream ticket: Just as long as you don't mention 1950 and all that...

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:59:38 GMT

Not even Fabio Capello could hide his delight. He tried to in the post-draw interviews, trotting out that tired old line about there being no easy games before stressing the need to win the group.
Source: Daily Mail - UK

Quoted in 'South Africa: Dlamini-Zuma Welcomes Fifa Delegates to Cape Draw'

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:01:17 GMT

said in AllAfrica.com:

Today, as the department of home affairs and on behalf of the government and people of our country we are proud to welcome on our shores the more than 3,000 FIFA delegates and foreign guests of honour to the Mother City for the 2010 FIFA World Cup Draw

HD 1080P FIFA 2010 WORLD CUP FOOTBALL SOCCER EXCLUSIVE NEWS

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:31:46 GMT

Photo from AP Photo

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:45:32 GMT

Japan's incoming Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, right, and FIFA President Sepp Blatter talk during a party in a Tokyo hotel on Sunday Sept. 13, 2009.

Photo from AP Photo

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:45:32 GMT

Japan's incoming Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, right, and FIFA President Sepp Blatter hold soccer uniforms with their names printed on during a party in a Tokyo hotel on Sunday Sept. 13, 2009.