Archive for the ‘South Africa’ Category

Jessica Alba, Soccer Fan

Filed under: Beautiful Women, South Africa

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Actress Jessica Alba is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Thursday, Nov. 5, during a meeting with Sen. Nita Lowey, D-N.Y. Alba, honorary U.S. co-chair for 1GOAL, is in Washington to lobby U.S. leaders to support 1GOAL, a campaign to make the lasting legacy of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa education for every child.

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Posted on Nov 11th, 2009 by  FC Uptown 

ESPN Reveals Details On World Cup Coverage

Filed under: South Africa, TV, World Cup

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“It’s not unlike when the Olympics goes to a place like China, and you want to fully capture everything that is part and parcel of that culture”.

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Posted on Nov 3rd, 2009 by  FC Uptown 

United States Fans Can Purchase 2010 FIFA World Cup Tickets With Visa

Filed under: South Africa, Supporters

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Visa’s making a big play for the US fans following the United States’ Qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

“Qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup is something the entire United States can celebrate and enjoy,” said Richelle Parham, Head of Global Marketing Services of Visa Inc. “Visa is committed to enhancing the football fan’s entire FIFA World Cup™ experience. For those fans who want to attend the tournament, we want to make sure they are fully informed and prepared when it comes to purchasing tickets.”

Thanks to Andrea for the heads up…..

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Posted on Oct 12th, 2009 by  dunny 

USA Qualifies for 2010 World Cup

Filed under: South Africa, US National Team, World Cup, World Cup Qualifying

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As most of you know, tonight was a huge night for US Soccer, as the United States Mens National Team just qualified for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. This marks six in a row for the US. There will be a lot more to come from this huge away win in Honduras, but in the meantime…big ups to all the boys, all the fans and everyone at US Soccer. 2010 is on!

Posted on Oct 10th, 2009 by  beans 

Jay Z, Beyonce, and Black Eyed Peas to Kick Off World Cup

Filed under: Jay Z, Music, South Africa, World Cup

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Jay-Z and Beyonce are taking their international celebrity status to new heights and performing for their fans at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Fifa or the Federation Internationale De Football Association asked the Grammy winning artist and her husband to perform for a kick-off concert of the upcoming soccer finals. (more…)

Posted on Oct 9th, 2009 by  isps 

Everton star Steven Pienaar being sued by his babymoms, for not marrying her!

Filed under: Everton FC, South Africa, WTF

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From the Daily Mail

A Premiership footballer is being sued for £850,000 by his former girlfriend and mother of his child - for failing to marry her. Everton star Steven Pienaar, who was served the summons at the end of a match, is accused of breaking a promise to wed Danielle Steeneveld after they met two years ago. (more…)

Posted on Aug 31st, 2009 by  isps 

Durban’s Moses Mabhida Soccer Stadium

Filed under: South Africa, Stadiums, World Cup

Pretty amazing setting in South Africa (go to the beach before the game?) for a nearly completed 70,000 seat stadium for World Cup 2010.  Never too early to start thinking about heading over..

Posted on Aug 19th, 2009 by  FC Uptown 

Back to Work Guys.. ..reports say the SA strike is over.. ..

Filed under: South Africa, World Cup

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JOHANNESBURG — Construction workers have agreed to end a weeklong strike that threatened to derail the completion of already tightly-scheduled projects for the World Cup, union officials and employers said Wednesday. (more…)

Posted on Jul 15th, 2009 by  isps 
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