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World Cup concentration camp in Cape Town?

Some really disturbing photos of an area near Cape Town called Blikkiesdorp circulated the web yesterday, and South African authorities are running to make this go away but we will post it anyways. The name Blikkiesdorp literally means “Block Town” but is called a “Temporary Relocation Area” by the World Cup 2010 organizers. For the [...]

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World Cup 2010 on your mobile

WorldCup2010Now.com is going mobile, giving you the opportunity to check the latest news and information for your favourite football team on the go. Our website is now available in a brand new phone-friendly format that is automatically served to all users pointing their browser to www.WorldCup2010Now.com from their cell phone. This light version of the [...]

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Pelé wants Ronaldinho for World Cup

Pelé always says what he thinks, especially right before a World Cup tournament. Apparently he is now suggesting to Brazilian coach Dunga that Ronaldinho has a place in the national team. The 30 year old midfielder has already participated in 2 World Cup competitions, making his experience invaluable according to the football legend. “Ronaldinho can [...]

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Wesley Sneijder: “We want the trophy”

It’s no secret that the Netherlands are sending to South Africa one of the best football teams in their history, and are one of the favourites to win the World Cup trophy. The Netherlands have already reached the final twice in the 70’s, but both times lost the trophy to the host country (1974 Germany [...]

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Rooney and Cole coming to South Africa

Finally some good news for England that since the beginning of the year has seen quite a few of the team’s players getting seriously injured. We all know that David Beckham will definitely miss the World Cup in South Africa after tearing his Achilles tendon approximately 3 weeks ago. And when last Monday Wayne Rooney [...]

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ESPN goes British for World Cup

“ESPN’s World Cup 2010 telecasts will have a British accent.” Yes you heard it right, this is exactly what sports channel ESPN is planning for the 2010 World Cup live coverage. The play-by-play comments for the US broadcast of the matches on ESPN will go British. Adrian Healey, Derek Rae and Ian Darke will join [...]

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South African vendors ready for World Cup

One of the key attractions for tourists visiting South Africa is the small local craft markets where one can truly feel the creative sense of this diverse country. All sorts of traditional souvenirs and gifts can be found in these markets, from bead necklaces to jewellery, pottery, colourful fabrics, leather, home items, tableware, arts, sculpture, [...]

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Wayne Rooney injured

England’s current top scorer and biggest hope for the 2010 World Cup Wayne Rooney was injured yesterday playing for his club Manchester United. The team’s doctor announced that the injury is not terribly serious but the player needs to go through some more extensive tests to make sure his ankle will be fine. This is [...]

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Maradona bitten by dog

Argentina’s coach Diego Maradona loves his animals to death, but a close encounter with one of his dogs caused him a great deal of pain and minor damage. According to a statement released to the media yesterday night, Maradona went through some difficult times after getting bitten in the face by one of his own [...]

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Fabio Capello: Spain grand favourite

England’s coach Fabio Capello bluntly said in an interview yesterday that according to him Spain is the grand favourite to win the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Either looking to release some pressure from his own football team, or maybe just speaking the truth exactly as he sees it, coach Capello also added that [...]

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