WorldCupBlogPost: 2010 World Cup Post From Brazil, Uruguay, Germany, Argentina Teams

Holland Beat Brasil 2:1 in 2010 World Cup Soccer

2010-07-02T08:59:00.001-07:00

Brasil is out. Holland beat Brasil. It is a major shock in the world of soccer. The orange team was better. They came from 1:0 in the first half to score two goals in the second half to beat Brasil. Robben was the best player for Netherlands. Bye bye Dunga!

Chile Rebounds From The Earthquake To Face Brasil in 2010 World Cup

2010-06-28T07:11:00.000-07:00

Way to go, Brasil! It has been a good run thus far! The chilean team has been winning and making people turn their heads. After Brasil, Chile has become a South American powerhouse. We must not forget Uruguay and Argentina that are doing very well too.

Chile plays Brasil today. We wish them good luck. A winner has to emerge. Will it be Brasil or Chile?

See the devastation of the quake in Chile

Hollywood Stars Would Not Mind Meeting 2010 World Cup Hot Soccer Stars

2010-06-28T07:05:00.000-07:00

Next Games: Germany vs. Argentina, Brasil vs. Chile, Ghana vs. Uruguay

2010-06-27T13:37:00.000-07:00

It will be interesting to see the outcomes of the games between Argentina vs. Germany. Both teams have excellent young players who will do anything to advance their teams. The game of Ghana vs. Uruguay should be entertaining too. Brasil vs. Chile will be a repeat of the South American powerhouses. More comments will follow.

Mexico Vs. Argentina: Argentina is winning because of Referring Mistakes

2010-06-27T12:26:00.000-07:00

It is time that there is a replay camera in soccer games. So far, Fifa is not having any of that. Yet, referees can not see every possible foul and outside position in the game. That is how Tevez managed to score the first goal for Argentina. The goal upset the Mexican players who protested it heavily. The line referee was consulting with the main referee but nothing was changed. The mistake of the first goal led to the lack of concentration of the Mexican defender who handed the ball to the Argentinian attacker who scored. Then, it all went downhill from there.

Argentina beat Mexico 3-1. Maradona behaves more like a cheerleader than a coach. After all, a coach should be the main cheerleader! Congratulations to Maradona and Argentina!

The Best Players of 2010 South Africa World Cup Thus Far: I prefer Diego Forlan to Cristiano Ronaldo...

2010-06-27T11:31:00.000-07:00

Germany Took Care of England: Not Much from Rooney For The Whole World Cup

2010-06-27T11:01:00.000-07:00

A young German team took England out of its misery in the 2010 world cup. The English team played a game without any brilliance. If it was not for Lampard, the English side could have given the victory to Germany that played an excellent game. The German team is full of young players who showed a lot of innovations and demonstrated extreme teamwork. In the end, Rooney did not have much to do with anything. He was shell shocked. The Vuvuzelas beat him. Just like the French team who was complaining about the noise, the English team left South Africa only to go home to find their soul again.

Brasil Beat North Korea 2-0: See Brasil in the Finals Maybe Against Germany or Argentina

2010-06-15T18:18:00.000-07:00

The first win by Brasil. Now, let us see what the group of death will give us. Brasil will play Portugal and Cote D'Ivoire or Ivory Coast. These are tough games. Both Portugal and Ivory Coast will want to win, which will force both teams to make mistakes that Brasil can exploit. Who will die and stay in the cup? We do not know.

VuVuZeLas: South African Staples to Stay in Soccer Per FiFA

2010-06-15T18:15:00.001-07:00

At any soccer stadium, it's normal that you can barely have a conversation at any time of the a game. It is always extra loud. Shouting, screaming, drumming, dancing, arguing, chanting, music, trumpeting are always mixed and produce lots of noise. At an American football game, we have tailgating. England has the infamous hooligans. Shouting invectives at players is not the same as the vuvuzelas in most European games. Except for the hooligans and racial epithets, all of that has never been too much of a hassle. Now some people want to ban the South African, typically cultural instrument from stadiums because of its noise effects. Nobody wants to ban the Japanese drumming or the Brazilian flag waving and hip swinging or backside shaking.

The vuvuzela is now an international instrument. People buy and stuff them in their suitcases and take them home. The vuvuzela will spread beyond South Africa's borders. It now has a new stage, the world of public opinion.

Argentina Takes the Lead Over Nigeria: Arg. 1 vs. Nigeria 0; Argentina Won

2010-06-12T07:53:00.000-07:00

Coach Diego Maradona won his first game against Nigeria. Argentina 1, Nigeria 0

So far, a great game is being played. The two teams are trying to outmaneuver each other. From a header, the Argentines are leading the Nigerians in the first half. So far, the Nigerian team is doing a good job containing the fire power of the Argentines. Coach Maradona is very excited about the game thus far.

Diego Maradona Likes Ivory Coast and Portugal Teams, Not Afraid of Brasil

2010-06-12T07:04:00.000-07:00

The 49-year-old, who lifted the World Cup as Argentina captain in 1986, having infamously scored a goal with his hand against England in the quarter-finals, said he hoped the referees would ensure the Africans play fair.

"We know how Nigeria play and they know how we play. We don't expect to play a rough and tough team, although we're ready to play any team," said Maradona, whose international career ended in disgrace when he failed a drugs test at the 1994 World Cup finals when Nigeria were also in their group.

"But the only thing I can say right now is those looking for fair-play should not stand alone.

"Let's really look for fair play and referees should understand what fair play is.

"When fair play started in 1990 I got a kick from a Cameroon player who nearly kicked my head off.

"Claudio Caniggia got a yellow card for a small kick and I nearly got kicked in the head.

"We've been through that but we want good football, we want fair play, we want to enjoy the match.

"If you don't want to play clean football, go into the stands. People want to see football and we want people to watch football peacefully without violence."

Although he may be worried about Nigeria's physical presence, he did have a word of warning for the Super Eagles' Swedish coach Lars Lagerback, who only took over on a five-month deal in February.

"I don't think it's a good thing to change a coach on such short notice but perhaps he can introduce some good elements, such as set-pieces," said Maradona.

"But it all depends on the players and he'll have to plan his matches according to the players he has.

"But in football you need continuity and I wish him all the best but he has very little time to work on many things he should be doing as a coach."

The controversial Maradona - who had people calling for his head as Argentina struggled to qualify and his selection policy became more and more erratic - admitted that his players are nervous ahead of their World Cup opener.

"We have many players who are tense, there's a particular tension that builds up when you come to the World Cup and they know perfectly well that many (other) players could have qualified (instead of them) for this competition," he said before adding that he himself is calm.

"I was much more nervous when I was a player. I was telling Javier Mascherano yesterday that I had sweaty palms.

"I live just as intensely today but I'm not as nervous because I firmly believe in these 23 players I have. I'm going to live or die with these 23.

"I know what people back home are expecting and feeling and I just love to see them that way and tomorrow I believe we'll start building a dream.

"Many of us cherish this dream and it's not come true for quite some time."

Argentina will begin as favourites against Nigeria but they haven't forgotten what happened in their opening match in Italy in 1990 when a Francois Omam-Biyik goal gave Cameroon a shock victory.

And Maradona believes that even if they were to suffer a similar fate this time, his team would be able to recover.

Coach Diego Maradona Goes Against Brazilian Phenom Pele, Criticises Him for Lack of Faith in South Africa

2010-06-12T06:55:00.000-07:00

Diego Maradona, it is time to shut up and put up! Diego is enjoying his stay with his team in South Africa. He said that he can not understand why Pele did not believe in South Africa as the country that can organize the world cup. Coach Maradona said that his team has a nice stadium to train in Pretoria, the capital. He eats and rests well.

Diego stated that Pele thought that South Africa would not be ready for the World Cup. He addressed Pele not by his name but by his 'coloured player..." Diego must have just had some buzz when he made this statement. It looks like he is still hiding behind the color thing.

Well, Pele and the rest of the Brazilian fans are watching what Diego's team, full of super stars, is going to do today against an unfavorable openent that plays a tough and rough game.

Why did Diego have to start complaining about the toughness and roughness of the Nigerian players?

South African Goal Keeper Complains That the Vuvuzelas Were Not Loud Enough, Needs Their Support

2010-06-12T06:47:00.000-07:00

The goal keeper of the Bafana Bafana complained about the lack of noise that could defeat his opponents. In the opening game of the team, the keeper said he could not hear the Vuvuzelas whose sole mission was to create confusion among the Mexican squad. He complained that the Mexican fans outnumbered the South African ones. He wants the Vuvuzelas' support to win.

Nigerian Kanu Not Afraid of Argentina's Big Name Players

2010-06-12T06:32:00.000-07:00

Kanu will be facing Argentina for the fourth time in his career, and the Portsmouth striker is confident the Super Eagles have what it takes to beat the Albiceleste.

"Argentina have the big-name players and everyone respects them. We also acknowledge that they are good and great players," Kanu told African website Kick Off.

"Argentina also have the same respect for us because they know the quality of our team and know that there is plenty that we can come up with at anytime. Yes, it will be tough but I believe we can overcome on the day. It is the World Cup and things do happen."

Despite the quality Argentina possess, the 33-year-old believes Nigeria will come out on top and that the game will be settled by a single goal.

"You know, it is always very close any time we play them at the top level. It is either 2-1 or 1-0. I expect that on Saturday, it would also be close, but victory will be Nigeria's."

Argentine Coach Diego Maradona Gets Along Well with Power Striker Lionel Messi

2010-06-12T06:27:00.001-07:00

The now Argentina coach scored one of the greatest goals of all time against England 24 years ago, along with four more across the tournament to lead the Albiceleste to their second World Cup.

"I would love to see that,'' Maradona said. "I certainly would appreciate it if he could have the same impact on the World Cup that I had in 1986, the same leading role that I had then.

"But behind Lionel there is a whole team backing him up and he should be the cherry on the cake. I just hope from the bottom of my heart that Lionel gets to show what he can do and that he has the best performance of all time.''

Concerns had been raised by fitness coach Fernando Signorini over the condition of Messi after a long domestic season with Barcelona, but he has been declared fit for Argentina's opening game against Nigeria on Saturday.

Maradona acknowledged that the Barcelona star has had a gruelling season, but he is confident the reigning World Player of the Year is capable of having a major impact.

"(Barca coach Pep) Guardiola would take the other people off the pitch, Xavi, etc...and he wouldn't take Messi off, so he has played 63 matches, but Messi knows very well that he can make the difference and create chances,'' Maradona said. "But this is what a World Cup is all about, there's little margin for error and there is no guarantee that the players will always be at their best."

Messi comes into the tournament with a reputation for being the best player of his generation but Nigeria coach Lars Lagerback insists he will not target the Argentina star, saying: "We are playing Argentina, not Messi. So there will be no player given the special job to mark him."

With Messi's talents well known to footballers all over the world, Maradona hopes that opponents do not adopt a heavy-handed approach to dealing with the 22-year-old.

"Those looking for fair play shouldn't stand alone, let's really look for fair play and referees should understand what fair play is," he said. "We've been through that but we want to see good football, we want to have fair play in matches, we want to enjoy this World Cup.

"I think FIFA must definitely look for fair play. If you don't want to play clean football then go up into the stands. People want to see football and we want people to watch football peacefully, without violence.''

Maradona also admitted that, while he still lives and breathes every match his team plays, he is more relaxed than he was as a player because he has complete faith in his 23-man squad.

"I was much more nervous as a player. I was telling (Javier) Mascherano yesterday that I had sweaty palms, I was wondering how I was going to play, I was trying to save energy while I was playing.'' Maradona said.

The Players Representing Argentina: Argentina Plays Nigeria

2010-06-12T06:25:00.001-07:00

Here are the 23 players that will represent Argentina at the World Cup:

Goalkeepers:
Sergio ROMERO
Mariano ANDUJAR
Diego POZO

Defenders:
Nicolas BURDISSO
Clemente RODRIGUEZ
Martin DEMICHELIS
Ariel GARCE
Gabriel HEINZE
Nicolas OTAMENDI
Walter SAMUEL

Midfielders:
Jonas GUTIERREZ
Javier MASCHERANO
Juan Sebastian VERON
Angel DI MARIA
Mario BOLATTI
Maxi RODRIGUEZ
Javier PASTORE

Forwards:
Lionel MESSI
Gonzalo HIGUAIN
Carlos TEVEZ
Diego MILITO
Sergio AGUERO
Martin PALERMO

Haitian Gaetjens and Team Helped Beat England in 1950: Will The US Beat England in 2010 World Cup?

2010-06-12T06:02:00.000-07:00

This is the day that the world has been waiting for: England vs. the US. It is seen as a repeat of the 1950 game that the US won thanks to a player of Haitian origin who only had to declare his intent to become a US citizen. Gaetjens scored the goal that has soiled the history of the country known as the creator of the modern game.

According to various pronostics, the US has a good chance of winning this game thanks to the triad of Clint Dempsey, Landon Donovan and Tim Howard as leaders of a team led by Michael Bradley. But we must not forget the determination and skills of a player such as Wayne Rooney on the English squad. This guy is all over the field seeking, attempting tricks with the sole goal of scoring for the English.

The US squad hopes to recapture the spirit of 1950 when the US delivered the biggest upset in the history of the game to England.

What should the US do to contain Rooney?

Let the commentators answer this question.

"Yet despite all these perceived advantages, the U.S. knows it will have to play the perfect game (or something close to it) to get a result against England.

"When we look at any top-level game & you need six, seven, eight guys to have really good nights," U.S. midfielder Michael Bradley said. "And the other guys need to have solid enough days. There's a lot that goes into winning big games, beating good teams. We've done that before, and we're just concentrating on doing all of those things now in training leading up to the game so that we're ready to go."

When the U.S. plays more talented sides, it typically clogs the middle and tries to hit its opponents on the counterattack. Turning this strategy into a winning formula is another matter, of course, requiring many pieces to fall into place. Ball possession, for starters. It's long been a weakness for this U.S. team, and while England will likely have an edge in possession, the U.S. needs to hang onto the ball long enough to free its best attacking players, Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey.

Otherwise, the U.S. is just chasing the game.

But what the U.S. needs most of all is to get big games from goalkeeper Tim Howard and the rest of the American defense. Unfortunately, the back line just so happens to be the part of the lineup with the most question marks.

Defender Oguchi Onyewu -- who is almost eight months removed from knee surgery to repair a torn patellar tendon -- has yet to play a full match since returning to the field against the Czech Republic on May 25, and hasn't looked sharp when he has played. His replacement, Clarence Goodson, has logged just 14 caps and played in one World Cup qualifier. Carlos Bocanegra, perhaps the most consistent U.S. defender, is needed at left back. But he can't fill that position if Onyewu isn't fit.

If that lineup puzzle gives you a headache, thinking about how the U.S. will stop England striker Wayne Rooney should give you a migraine. Rooney is among the top 3 players in the world. Not only is he an adept passer and finisher, with a newfound ability to consistently head the ball into the back of the net, but he's also a pest away from goal. Rooney's penchant for dropping deep into midfield can twist defenses out of shape.

To contain Rooney, the U.S. will have to rely on positioning and communication.

"You need to be close enough to your teammates so that when [Rooney] comes off of you, the next guy knows he's there," Howard said. "If you have him, then you have him. But if you want the next guy to take him you have to open your mouth."

U.S. defender Jay DeMerit said, "Between the midfield block and the defending block, we have to try to condense the space so we don't give [Rooney] enough time to manipulate the game as much as he would like."

Another key to the match will be where England decides to line up Gerrard. The Liverpool midfielder has been at his best when given a free role on the left flank. But because England's holding midfielder, Garreth Barry, is out with injury, Capello might have to slot Gerrard in the center of midfield with Frank Lampard -- a pairing that has not worked well for the Three Lions in the past.

If Capello decides to free up Gerrard in his traditional attacking role, he could slide Michael Carrick or James Milner into the midfield role. But Carrick has had a poor second half of the season, and the jury's out as to whether Milner, an offensive-minded player, can work well as a holding midfielder.

The U.S. will also need to be mindful of the attacking forays of England fullbacks Glen Johnson and Ashley Cole. While Donovan and Dempsey are fairly interchangeable in terms of which side they play on, Donovan's pace makes him a better fit to track Cole.

The play of forward Robbie Findley could also help break down England's defenses. Findley's speed and diagonal runs may be enough to prevent England's fullbacks from venturing too far forward. This will ease the defensive burden on Donovan and Dempsey and free up space for the American duo to exploit...."

An iPhone App for the World Cup and Social Network vs. Streaming the Soccer Game

2010-06-12T05:47:00.000-07:00

There is an app for everything. Why not an app for the World Cup? It was just a no-brainer! Fans want it. They want their tech gadgets to give them the edge

Today millions of people are lugging the Internet for legitimate World Cup video streams on opening day match between South Africa and Mexico, this contest is now halfway through and now aimless,

First

we talk about ESPN Mobile, this application is free and available for the iPhone, there is a premium service that can be purchased for $ 7.99. The free service allows you to view live scores, statistics, analysis, news and tablets for all teams.

France Vs. Uruguay: Uruguay Could Have and Should Have The Game against France Which Was a shell of Itself!

2010-06-11T18:45:00.000-07:00

Les Bleus showed up, played lethargically and tied the game against a more powerful Uruguayan team led by Forlan and his mates. The French team did not show any greatness, any innovation and any strength during the games. If they continue to play like this, they may not go far enough.

There is more hope for the Uruguayan squad that played a good game. They need better organization and attempts at the goal. They need to seize their opportunities too.

Tragedy on the Eve of the World Cup in South Africa: Nelson Mandela's Great Granddaughter Died in Accident

2010-06-11T18:41:00.001-07:00

Nelson Mandela was not able to attend the opening ceremony after he had worked so hard to bring the game to South Africa. His granddaughter died in a car accident after a concert. The driver was drunk. So he was not able to participate in the game.

South Africa Could Have Won Its Opening Game Against Mexico: South African 1 - Mexico 1

2010-06-11T18:36:00.000-07:00

The Bafana Bafana should have won the game against Mexico. They had lots of opportunities which they missed. No matter what, Shabala scored a powerful goal with his left foot. He is a natural leftie. Then in the second half, Hernandez tied the game for Mexico.

Each team won 1 point which may end up helping them later.

Ram Fighting Gets Nigerians in the World Cup Spirit Preparation

2010-05-05T02:58:00.001-07:00

Funny Soccer: Monty Python Football

2010-05-05T02:38:00.001-07:00

Argentinian Superstar, Lionel Messi, who played for Barcelona, Topped David Beckam Last Year as Top Earner Thanks to Various Sponsors

2010-05-04T21:47:00.000-07:00

Lionel Messi, the Argentinian phenom, topped David Beckam last year on top of the richest players' list. Published by France Football, the list estimates Mr. Messi's earnings to surpass those of Cristiano Ronaldo and even those of David Beckam.

Let us take a look at the list of Messi's top sponsors: Adidas, Pepsicola, Gillette, Gatorade, Konami, Air Europa, Telefonica/Movistar, SportCenter/ESPN, Damm, Danone, Lady for Men, Storkman, Repsol YPF, SanDisk and Mirage/Seiko.

We expect Messi to get more sponsors boosting his earnings. He has been pleasing the public with a few hat tricks that the fans went gaga over.

At 21 player Diego Maradona defeated Spain. What can he do as a coach now? He has L. Messi

2010-05-04T21:41:00.001-07:00

Didier Drogba, Best African Soccer player

2010-05-04T21:38:00.001-07:00

Expect a whole lot from brasil

2010-05-04T21:35:00.001-07:00

Eto'o on top

2010-05-04T21:33:00.000-07:00

Whom will Brazilian Coach Pick? Dinho or Pato?

2010-05-04T21:32:00.000-07:00

Brazilian Coach Dunga is playing a guessing game with his players, most of whom are well-known superstars. He keeps the list of the brazilian selection a secret that very few are privy to.

That is killing the players. They want to know. In the meantime, he wants everybody in top form.

The Official Anthem of the World Cup

2010-04-26T00:29:00.000-07:00

2010 World Cup Song by K'Naan

2010-04-25T09:07:00.001-07:00

K'Naan's Waving Flag Lyrics

Getting Ready For the World Cup in South Africa: World Cup Song

2010-04-25T09:06:00.000-07:00

A Tribute Fit for a King: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth

2010-04-25T08:50:00.000-07:00

This is a venue of great importance not only because of the name of the stadium but also because of the games that are scheduled there.

The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will have a capacity of 49,500 and will be a multi purpose facility launched at the World Cup in 2010.

Click here for the host city website.
Group matches to be played in Port Elizabeth
12th June - 1.30pm: Korea Republic v Greece
15th June - 4.00pm: Ivory Coast v Portugal
18th June - 1.30pm: Germany v Serbia
21st June - 4.00pm: Chile v Switzerland
23rd June - 4.00pm: Slovenia v England

Take a look at all the stadiums:

World Cup Group and Schedule: Grupos y Horarios de la Copa Mundia: Les Groupes et L'horaire de la coupe du monded

2010-04-25T08:42:00.000-07:00

World Cup 2010 Groups and Schedule

Date Venue
Result

11 June Johannesburg South Africa - Mexico
11 June Cape Town Uruguay - France
16 June Pretoria South Africa - Uruguay
17 June Polokwane France - Mexico
22 June Rustenburg Mexico - Uruguay
22 June Bloemfontein France - South Africa

Date Venue
Result

12 June Johannesburg Argentina - Nigeria
12 June Port Elizabeth Korea Republic - Greece
17 June Bloemfontein Greece - Nigeria
17 June Johannesburg Argentina - Korea Republic
22 June Durban Nigera - Korea republic
22 June Polokwane Greece - Argentina

Date Venue
Result

12 June Rustenburg England - United States
13 June Polokwane Algeria - Slovenia
18 June Johannesburg Slovenia - USA
18 June Cape Town England - Algeria
23 June Port Elizabeth Slovenia - England
23 June Pretoria USA - Algeria

Date Venue
Result

13 June Johannesburg Germany - Australia
13 June Pretoria Serbia - Ghana
18 June Port Elizabeth Germany - Serbia
19 June Rustenburg Ghana - Australia
23 June Johannesburg Ghana - Germany
23 June Nelspruit Australia - Serbia

Date Venue
Result

14 June Johannesburg Netherlands - Denmark
14 June Bloemfontein Japan - Cameroon
19 June Durban Netherlands - Japan
19 June Pretoria Cameroon - Denmark
24 June Rustenburg Denmark - Japan
24 June Cape Town Cameroon - Netherlands

Date Venue
Result

14 June Cape Town Italy - Paraguay
15 June Rustenburg New Zealand - Slovakia
20 June Bloemfontein Slovakia - Paraguay
20 June Nelspruit Italy - New Zealand
24 June Johannesburg Slovakia - Italy
24 June Polokwane Paraguay - New Zealand

Date Venue
Result

15 June Port Elizabeth Ivory Coast - Portugal
15 June Johannesburg Brazil - Korea DPR
20 June Johannesburg Brazil - Ivory Coast
21 June Cape Town Portugal - Korea DPR
25 June Durban Portugal - Brazil
25 June Nelspruit Korea DPR - Ivory Coast

Date Venue
Result

16 June Nelspruit Honduras - Chile
16 June Durban Spain - Switzerland
21 June Port Elizabeth Chile - Switzerland
21 June Johannesburg Spain - Honduras
25 June Pretoria Chile - Spain
25 June Bloemfontein Switzerland - Honduras

President Nelson Mandela Welcomes to South Africa: Sports and Politics Marriage

2010-04-25T08:17:00.001-07:00

Message from Nelson Mandela { "I believe that South Africa is the most beautiful place on earth. Admittedly, I am biased, but when you combine the natural beauty of South Africa with the friendliness and cultural diversity of our people, and the fact that the region is a haven for Africa's most splendid wildlife, then I think even the most scrupulous critic would agree that we have been blessed with a truly wonderful land. I would like to extend a personal invitation to you to come and see for yourself the splendour of South Africa. I know that my people will be delighted to welcome you and I think you will be enchanted by their warmth and hospitality. I am equally sure that you will enjoy our culture, our cuisine and the warmth of our people." } Nelson Mandela, President of South Africa, 1994-1999.

Nelson Mandela's famous quotes:

"I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.

Nelson Mandela's statement from the dock in the Rivonia Trial ended with these words."

------------ Nelson Mandela's Inaugural Address ------------

Your Majesties, Your Highnesses, Distinguished Guests, Comrades and Friends: Today, all of us do, by our presence here, and by our celebrations in other parts of our country and the world, confer glory and hope to newborn liberty. Out of the experience of an extraordinary human disaster that lasted too long, must be born a society of which all humanity will be proud. Our daily deeds as ordinary South Africans must produce an actual South African reality that will reinforce humanity's belief in justice, strengthen its confidence in the nobility of the human soul and sustain all our hopes for a glorious life for all. All this we owe both to ourselves and to the peoples of the world who are so well represented here today

To my compatriots, I have no hesitation in saying that each one of us is as intimately attached to the soil of this beautiful country as are the famous jacaranda trees of Pretoria and the mimosa trees of the bushveld. Each time one of us touches the soil of this land, we feel a sense of personal renewal. The national mood changes as the seasons change. We are moved by a sense of joy and exhilaration when the grass turns green and the flowers bloom

That spiritual and physical oneness we all share with this common homeland explains the depth of the pain we all carried in our hearts as we saw our country tear itself apart in a terrible conflict, and as we saw it spurned, outlawed and isolated by the peoples of the world, precisely because it has become the universal base of the pernicious ideology and practice of racism and racial oppression.

We, the people of South Africa, feel fulfilled that humanity has taken us back into its bosom, that we, who were outlaws not so long ago, have today been given the rare privilege to be host to the nations of the world on our own soil. We thank all our distinguished international guests for having come to take possession with the people of our country of what is, after all, a common victory for justice, for peace, for human dignity. We trust that you will continue to stand by us as we tackle the challenges of building peace, prosperity, non-sexism, non-racialism and democracy.

We deeply appreciate the role that the masses of our people and their political mass democratic, religious, women, youth, business, traditional and other leaders have played to bring about this conclusion. Not least among them is my Second Deputy President, the Honorable F.W. de Klerk.

We would also like to pay tribute to our security forces, in all their ranks, for the distinguished role they have played in securing our first democratic elections and the transition to democracy, from blood-thirsty forces which still refuse to see the light.

The time for the healing of the wounds has come.

The moment to bridge the chasms that divide us has come.

The time to build is upon us.

We have, at last, achieved our political emancipation. We pledge ourselves to liberate all our people from the continuing bondage of poverty, deprivation, suffering, gender and other discrimination.

We succeeded to take our last steps to freedom in conditions of relative peace. We commit ourselves to the construction of a complete, just and lasting peace.

We have triumphed in the effort to implant hope in the breasts of the millions of our people. We enter into a covenant that we shall build the society in which all South Africans, both black and white, will be able to walk tall, without any fear in their hearts, assured of their inalienable right to human dignity--a rainbow nation at peace with itself and the world.

As a token of its commitment to the renewal of our country, the new Interim Government of National Unity will, as a matter of urgency, address the issue of amnesty for various categories of our people who are currently serving terms of imprisonment.

We dedicate this day to all the heroes and heroines in this country and the rest of the world who sacrificed in many ways and surrendered their lives so that we could be free.

Their dreams have become reality. Freedom is their reward.

We are both humbled and elevated by the honor and privilege that you, the people of South Africa, have bestowed on us, as the first President of a united, democratic, non-racial and non-sexist South Africa, to lead our country out of the valley of darkness.

We understand it still that there is no easy road to freedom.

We know it well that none of us acting alone can achieve success.

We must therefore act together as a united people, for national reconciliation, for nation building, for the birth of a new world.

Let there be justice for all. Let there be peace for all. Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all. Let each know that for each the body, the mind and the soul have been freed to fulfill themselves.

Never, never and never again shall it be that this beautiful land will again experience the oppression of one by another and suffer the indignity of being the skunk of the world.

Let freedom reign. The sun shall never set on so glorious a human achievement! God bless Africa! Thank you

"This is an excerpt from Reading About the World, edited by Paul Brians, Mary Gallwey, Douglas Hughes, Michael Myers, Michael Neville, Roger Schlesinger, Alice Spitzer, and Susan Swan and published by American Heritage Custom Books."

World Cup Soccer and The List of Host Cities in South Africa: La Lista de las Ciudades Enfitrionas: Les Villes D'accueil

2010-04-25T08:09:00.000-07:00

2010 Host City Johannesburg

Stadium: Soccer City Stadium / Ellis Park Stadium
Where to Stay: Johannesburg 2010 Accommodation

Johannesburg is a booming, happening city and the emphasis is on making money, whether in business or on the streets.

2010 Host City Pretoria

Stadium: Loftus Versfeld Stadium
Where to Stay: Pretoria 2010 Accommodation

The administrative capital of South Africa, Pretoria is a place of culture with a series of theatres, museums and monuments, roses growing beautifully .

2010 Host City Cape Town

2010 Host City Cape Town

Stadium: Green Point Stadium
Where to Stay: Cape Town 2010 Accommodation

2010 Host City Durban

Stadium: Moses Mabhida Stadium
Where to Stay: Durban 2010 Accommodation

2010 Host City Port Elizabeth

Stadium: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Where to Stay: Port Elizabeth 2010 Accommodation

2010 Host City Nelspruit

Stadium: Mbombela Stadium
Where to Stay: Nelspruit 2010 Accommodation

2010 Host City Polokwane

Stadium: Peter Mokaba Stadium
Where to Stay: Polokwane 2010 Accommodation

2010 Host City Rustenburg

Stadium: Royal Bafokeng Stadium
Where to Stay: Rustenburg 2010 Accommodation

2010 Host City Bloemfontein

Stadium: Free State Stadium
Where to Stay: Bloemfontein 2010 Accommodation

First Matches and Dates: First Round Matches Will Be Played at Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane, Limpopo

2010-04-25T07:55:00.000-07:00

First Round Matches and Dates:
• Sunday, 13 June 2010 - Algeria vs Slovenia
• Thursday, 17 June 2010 - France vs Mexico
• Tuesday, 22 June 2010 - Greece vs Argentina
• Thursday, 24 June 2010 - Paraguy vs New Zealand

South Africa Stadium Venues: List of Stadiums

2010-04-25T07:46:00.001-07:00

The Final 10 Stadiums

• Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
• Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban
• Nelson Mandela Stadium, Port Elizabeth
• Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit
• Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg
• Soccer City, Johannesburg
• Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria
• Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
• Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg
• Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane

Names and Faces of The World Cup

2010-04-24T09:30:00.000-07:00

World Cup Readiness:How to Understand Soccer: Como Entender el Futbol: Comment Comprendre the Football

2010-04-24T09:04:00.000-07:00

Any similar faults will cause a player to be sent off the game. Watch this video

Cameroon in the World Cup One More Time: Cameroon en la Copa Mundial una Vez Mas: Le Cameroon dans la Coupe Mondiale Une Fois de Plus

2010-04-24T08:45:00.000-07:00

Paraguay's Fourth Return to the World Cup Championship! El Regreso de Paraguay a la Copa Mundial! Le Retour de Paraguay a la Coupe du Monde

2010-04-24T08:42:00.000-07:00

Welcome to WorldCupBlogPost: All The News That Is Fit for all Past, Present and Future World Cups

2010-04-24T08:38:00.000-07:00

WorldCupBlogPost will bring you all the news about 2010 world cup that is scheduled to start in June in South Africa. Get ready to watch the best players from many countries of the world play in Africa. Teams from Brazil, the United States of America, France, Germany, Mexico, Paraguay, Argentina, Russia and many African countries will showcase their best skills in an effort to advance. Find the schedule of matches and follow the game that is played all over the world.

Kwazulu Natal List of Hotels and Inns

2010-04-05T08:31:00.000-07:00

KwaZulu Natal Hotels
Suburb / Town List by Regions
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Durban {view all Durban Hotels}

• Berea Hotels (4) • Cowies Hill Hotels (1) • Durban Beachfront Hotels (2)
• Durban Central Hotels (3) • Durban North Hotels (1) • Glenashley Hotels (1)
• Hillcrest Hotels (1) • Kloof Hotels (1) • Morningside Hotels (1)
• Musgrave Hotels (2) • Umhlanga Hotels (3) • Westville Hotels (2)
Umhlanga Coastline {view all Umhlanga Coastline Hotels}

• Mount Edgecombe Hotels (1) • Umdloti Hotels (1) • Umhlanga Rocks Hotels (2)
Valley of 1000 Hills {view all Valley of 1000 Hills Hotels}

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South Coast {view all South Coast Hotels}

• Amanzimtoti Hotels (1) • Hibberdene Hotels (1) • Margate Hotels (2)
• Melville Beach Hotels (1) • Munster Hotels (1) • Pennington Hotels (3)
• Port Edward Hotels (1) • Port Shepstone Hotels (1) • Ramsgate Hotels (1)
• San Lameer Hotels (1) • Scottburgh Hotels (1) • Selborne Hotels (1)
• Southbroom Hotels (1) • St Michaels On Sea Hotels (1) • Umkomaas Hotels (1)
• Umzumbe Hotels (1)
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Drakensberg {view all Drakensberg Hotels}

• Bergville Hotels (4) • Cathedral Peak Hotels (1) • Champagne Valley Hotels (4)
• Giants Castle Hotels (1) • Himeville Hotels (1) • Kokstad Hotels (1)
• Mont-aux-Sources Hotels (3) • Rosetta Hotels (1) • Sani Pass Hotels (1)
• Underberg Hotels (1) • Van Reenen Hotels (1) • Winterton Hotels (4)
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Natal Midlands {view all Natal Midlands Hotels}

• Balgowan Hotels (2) • Boston Hotels (1) • Dargle Hotels (2)
• Hilton Hotels (1) • Howick Hotels (5) • Ixopo Hotels (1)
• Karkloof Hotels (1) • Lidgetton Hotels (1) • Lions River Hotels (1)
• Mooi River Hotels (2) • Nottingham Road Hotels (6) • Pietermaritzburg Hotels (1)
• Rosetta Hotels (1)
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Battlefields {view all Battlefields Hotels}

• Dundee Hotels (3) • Isandlwana Hotels (1) • Ladysmith Hotels (1)
• Newcastle Hotels (1) • Rorkes Drift Hotels (3) • Spioenkop Hotels (1)
• Vryheid Hotels (1) • Winterton Hotels (4)
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Zululand {view all Zululand Hotels}

• AmaZulu Game Reserve Hotels (1) • Hluhluwe Hotels (5) • Isandlwana Hotels (1)
• Pongola Hotels (5) • Pongola Game Reserve Hotels (1) • Pongolapoort Hotels (1)
• Richards Bay Hotels (1) • Rorkes Drift Hotels (3) • Vryheid Hotels (1)
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Elephant Coast {view all Elephant Coast Hotels}

• Hluhluwe Hotels (5) • Jozini Hotels (1) • Kosi Bay Hotels (1)
• Lake Sibaya Hotels (1) • Mabibi Hotels (1) • Mkuze Hotels (4)
• Mkuze Game Reserve Hotels (2) • St Lucia Hotels (2)
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Dolphin Coast {view all Dolphin Coast Hotels}

• Ballito Hotels (4) • Blythedale Beach Hotels (1) • Princes Grant Hotels (1)
• Salt Rock Hotels (3) • Shakas Rock Hotels (1) • Stanger Hotels (2)
• Zimbali Hotels (2)

Where to Stay in South Africa: List of Hotels, Motels and Inns

2010-02-21T08:27:00.000-08:00

Cape Town - Atlantic Seaboard {view all Atlantic Seaboard Hotels}

• Bakoven Hotels (1) • Bantry Bay Hotels (5) • Camps Bay Hotels (8) • De Waterkant Hotels (2)
• Fresnaye Hotels (1) • Granger Bay Hotels (1) • Green Point Hotels (4) • Hout Bay Hotels (2)
• Kommetjie Hotels (2) • Mouille Point Hotels (1) • Noordhoek Hotels (3) • Oudekraal Hotels (1)
• Sea Point Hotels (7) • V&A Waterfront Hotels (7)
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Cape Town - City Bowl {view all City Bowl Hotels}

• Bo Kaap Hotels (1) • Cape Town Central Hotels (15) • De Waterkant Hotels (2) • Foreshore Hotels (2)
• Gardens Hotels (3) • Granger Bay Hotels (1) • Higgovale Hotels (1) • Oranjezicht Hotels (3)
• Tamboerskloof Hotels (5) • V&A Waterfront Hotels (7)
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Cape Town - Southern Suburbs {view all Southern Suburbs Hotels}

• Claremont Hotels (3) • Constantia Valley (below) • Harfield Village Hotels (1) • Kenilworth Hotels (2)
• Newlands Hotels (2) • Rosebank Hotels (1) • Wynberg Hotels (1)
Constantia Valley {view all Constantia Valley Hotels}

• Bishopscourt Hotels (1) • Constantia Hotels (4) • Tokai Hotels (1) • Wynberg Hotels (1)
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Cape Town - Blaauwberg {view all Blaauwberg Hotels}

• Atlantic Beach Estate Hotels (1) • Bloubergrant Hotels (2) • Bloubergstrand Hotels (3) • Century City Hotels (2)
• Melkbosstrand Hotels (1) • Milnerton Hotels (2) • Sunset Beach Hotels (3) • West Beach Hotels (1)
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Cape Town - Cape Town North {view all Cape Town North Hotels}

• Bellville Hotels (2) • Durbanville Hotels (4) • Welgemoed Hotels (1)
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Cape Town - False Bay {view all False Bay Hotels}

• Fish Hoek Hotels (1) • Glencairn Hotels (1) • Kalk Bay Hotels (1) • Muizenberg Hotels (1)
• Simons Town Hotels (2) • St James Hotels (2)
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Cape Town - Cape Helderberg {view all Cape Helderberg Hotels}

• Gordons Bay Hotels (2) • Sir Lowrys Pass Hotels (2) • Somerset West Hotels (8) • Strand Hotels (1)
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Cape Town - Cape Flats {view all Cape Flats Hotels}

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Cape West Coast {view all Cape West Coast Hotels}

• Darling Hotels (1) • Lamberts Bay Hotels (1) • Langebaan Hotels (4) • Paternoster Hotels (1)
• Saldanha Hotels (1) • Shelley Point Hotels (2) • St Helena Bay Hotels (2) • Vredenburg Hotels (1)
• Vredendal Hotels (1)
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Olifants River Valley {view all Olifants River Valley Hotels}

• Cederberg (below) • Clanwilliam Hotels (3) • Vredendal Hotels (1)
Cederberg {view all Cederberg Hotels}

• Clanwilliam Hotels (3)
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Swartland {view all Swartland Hotels}

• Darling Hotels (1) • Malmesbury Hotels (1)
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Breede River Valley {view all Breede River Valley Hotels}

• Ashton Hotels (2) • De Doorns Hotels (1) • Montagu Hotels (3) • Robertson Hotels (6)
• Tulbagh Hotels (2) • Worcester Hotels (2)
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Cape Winelands {view all Cape Winelands Hotels}

• Franschhoek Hotels (8) • Paarl Hotels (5) • Stellenbosch Hotels (9) • Tulbagh Hotels (2)
• Wellington Hotels (2)
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Cape Overberg {view all Cape Overberg Hotels}

• Arabella Estate Hotels (1) • Barrydale Hotels (2) • Bettys Bay Hotels (1) • Caledon Hotels (1)
• Cape Agulhas (below) • De Hoop Hotels (1) • De Kelders Hotels (2) • Elgin Hotels (2)
• Gansbaai Hotels (3) • Grabouw Hotels (2) • Greyton Hotels (2) • Heidelberg Hotels (1)
• Hermanus Hotels (4) • Kleinmond Hotels (1) • Malgas Hotels (1) • Pringle Bay Hotels (3)
• Sandbaai Hotels (1) • Stanford Hotels (2) • Swellendam Hotels (8) • Witsand Hotels (2)
Cape Agulhas {view all Cape Agulhas Hotels}

• Arniston Hotels (2) • Bredasdorp Hotels (1) • L'Agulhas Hotels (1) • Malgas Hotels (1)
• Napier Hotels (1)
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Karoo {view all Karoo Hotels}

• Barrydale Hotels (2) • Beaufort West Hotels (3) • Calitzdorp Hotels (2) • Herold Hotels (1)
• Ladismith Hotels (1) • Oudtshoorn Hotels (5) • Prince Albert Hotels (1) • Sanbona Hotels (2)
• Touws River Hotels (1)
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Cape Whale Coast {view all Cape Whale Coast Hotels}

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Route 62 {view all Route 62 Hotels}

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Garden Route {view all Garden Route Hotels}