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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Video from the only viewing party in Mass, at CBS Scene in Foxborough.

Thanks to Andrew for the hook up

Video of the fans in LA Celebrating the final whistle. The Off Campus Pub in Carson was completely packed so TV’s were wheeled out into the parking lot in the back so the overflow of fans could watch.

Thanks to James for the hook up 

The only location in Houston Texas to watch the US vs Honduras WCQ was at The Richmond Arms.

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Emirates is including a unique ‘follow-your-team’ component to its World Cup Packages, allowing fans to purchase tickets with assurance prior to team qualification. Packages are not only refundable if a fan’s country fails to qualify, but guarantees gold-dust tickets for each of their team’s matches, right up to the final on July 11th.

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The 21 year old who entered the field of play following the end of the Manchester Derby and subsequently got himself clipped by Manchester City forward Craig Bellamy has been banned from attending any matches for the next three years after admitting guilt.

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Millwall Football Club has been charged by the English Football Association over failing to control their fans actions on the road after the Carling Cup tie against West Ham back on August 25th.

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