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Spain lauded, Dutch castigated for 'brutal' World
by Avusa - Go2010

The world's press on Monday saluted Spain for their first ever World Cup title while the Dutch opponents in Sunday's final were criticised for their rough play.

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Mueller wins Golden Boot
by IAFRICA, iafrica.com, Updated: 2010/07/12

Rising star Thomas Mueller has finished the World Cup as the tournament's top-scorer.

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100 000 World Cup supporters to arrive over 2 days
by I-Net, www.inet.co.za, Updated: 2010/06/02

The World Cup gets underway on June 11, but it is the two preceding days which could emerge as the flashpoint of the entire tournament.

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FIXTURES 2010 SOCCER WORLD CUP
by CompRSA

FIXTURES 2010 SOCCER WORLD CUP - SOUTH AFRICA

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Final WC concert line-up
by IAFRICA, iafrica.com, Updated: 2010/05/04

The final line-up of local artists for the World Cup Kick Off Concert has been announced.

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World Cup trophy unveiled
by Staff reporter, iafrica.com, Updated: 2010/05/07

The FIFA World Cup trophy was unveiled at Khayelitsha OR Tambo Sports Complex on Friday.

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Durban almost ready for SWC
by Sport 24 2010-04-26

Dubai - World Cup preparations for the South African city of Durban are on schedule and everything for the tournament should be ready in two weeks, the city's manager said Monday.

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Blatter still hopes Madiba will open World Cup
by EP Herald

Fifa president Sepp Blatter says he is still hopeful that Nelson Mandela will be healthy enough to open the World Cup in South Africa.

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'First game is our final'
by IAFRICA, iafrica.com, Updated: 2010/04/26

McCarthy believes the first game against Mexico in the World Cup is the crucial one for SA.

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Cops seize fake SWC jerseys
by Sport 24 2010-03-18

Cops seize fake SWC jerseys

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'SA trumps past hosts'
by JP du Plessis, iafrica.com, Updated: 2010/04/20

President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday said South Africa has outperformed other World Cup hosts.

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Bafana could pull out of friendly with Nuremberg
by I-Net, www.inet.co.za, Updated: 2010/04/20

Bafana hope to secure a friendly against German side Eintracht Frankfurt is hanging in the balance.

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Carlos wants fit players
by IAFRICA, iafrica.com, Updated: 2010/04/20

Parreira is concerned that some of his overseas-based players are not playing regularly.

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World Cup song revealed
by Staff reporter, iafrica.com, Updated: 2010/04/16

Freshlyground will team up with Columbian pop star Shakira for the official World Cup anthem.

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SA artists win 2010 battle
by By IAFRICA Updated: 2010/04/14

LOC has decided to include more SA artists in the line-up for the World Cup concert.

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Get over it - FIFA
by Staff reporter and AFP, iafrica.com, Updated: 2010

FIFA has hit back at demands from local artists to be included in the World Cup kick-off show.

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World Cup ticket unveiled
by By IAFRICA, iafrica.com, Updated: 2010/04/09

The official 2010 FIFA World Cup ticket was unveiled at Maponya Mall in Soweto on Friday.

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World Cup ticket sales simplified
by By I-Net 2010/04/07

The process of making the 2010 Fifa World Cup accessible to ordinary South Africans will finally get under way on Friday with the unveiling of over-the-counter sales.

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Cheapest way to watch Bafana in action
by Sowetan

Tickets for South Africans to watch Bafana Bafana play in the World Cup start from R140 - if you sit behind the goalposts - going up to R6,300 if you want a seat close to the pitch.

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Durban's 2010 stadium
by South Africa Info

Standing on the newly laid pitch, with the signature arch soaring overhead and the 56 000 permanent seats all in place, one can almost see the crowds taking their seats and feel the excitement growing in Durban's dramatic new multi-purpose stadium.

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Zakumi: spirit of South Africa
by South African Magazine

He's a fluffy young leopard with green dreadlocks and a wide smile; he's energetic, enthusiastic, sociable, self-confident and ambitious – and he loves football.

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Matches Durban FIFA 2010
by South African Magazine

Six games and one semi final played in a masterpiece of architecture on South Africa's playground

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PE World Cup Site Update Plan Announced
by Comprsa

The recent success of Comprsa's PE Worldcup site prompted Johan Swart, CEO of the company, to keep the site going untill the 2010 world cup "at least"

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PE bursts out with joy over announcement
by EP Herald

PANDEMONIUM broke out with people screaming for joy and others running uncontrollably around the EPRFU stadium on Saturday when South Africa was announced the winner of the bid to host the 2010 Soccer World Cup

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PE starts getting ready
by EP Herald

WORK has started in Port Elizabeth in preparation for the 2010 Soccer World Cup to be held in South Africa.

Metro Mayor Nceba Faku said yesterday he would try to meet Premier Nosimo Balindlela soon and map the way forward.

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Hero’s welcome for Danny
by EP Herald

Johannesburg – THE victorious World Cup Soccer Bid Committee returned home to a hero’s welcome yesterday

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