Archive for February 17th, 2010

Soccer World Cup to Boost South African GDP by 0.5% in 2010 – BusinessWeek (World Cup Groups)

Soccer World Cup to Boost South African GDP by 0.5% in 2010 – BusinessWeek
Feb. 17 (Bloomberg) — The 2010 FIFA World Cup will boost South Africa’s gross domestic product by 0.5 percent this year as an estimated 450,000 visitors flock to the country for the world’s most-watched tournament. The government has spent 33

If there was ever a time to tune into soccer, it’s now – Daily Illini
The cool thing about working at a sports desk is that everyone is into a lot of different sports. For a soccer fan like myself, this is great; if I ever want to discuss the U.S. national team or whether Kaka, Messi, or Cristiano Ronaldo is the best

Take a look at soccer wives and girlfriends from all over the world. – NBC Sports
LONDON (AP) -Martin Hansson, the referee failed to spot the Thierry Henry handball that sent France through to the World Cup, is in trouble again. This time he has upset a Frenchman. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is furious that the Swede penalized

World Cup stadiums passing the test – FIFA
While there are 10 stadiums in total that will host World Cup matches, five of them are new and one – Soccer City – has received a massive upgrade. Chief Executive Officer of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee South Africa, Dr Danny Jordaan

Take a look at soccer wives and girlfriends from all over the world. – NBC Sports (World Cup Soccer)

LONDON (AP) -Martin Hansson, the referee failed to spot the Thierry Henry handball that sent France through to the World Cup, is in trouble again. This time he has upset a Frenchman. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is furious that the Swede penalized Read more about this World Cup article

Feb. 17 (Bloomberg) — The 2010 FIFA World Cup will boost South Africa’s gross domestic product by 0.5 percent this year as an estimated 450,000 visitors flock to the country for the world’s most-watched tournament. The government has spent 33 Read more about this World Cup article

World Cup stadiums passing the test – FIFA (World Cup Groups)

Just as the world’s football players have to be put through their paces in the build up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, so to do the new stadiums. And with just over 100 days left until the tournament gets underway, all but two have successfully More FIFA World Cup News

FIFA World Cup arrived to Lima in a private airplane from Argentine, as part of the 225 day-worldwide tour along 83 countries before arriving to South Africa next June. Peruvian Institute of Sports Chief, Arturo Woodman, was in charge of the welcome More FIFA World Cup News

Harare — ZIMBABWE is targeting 30 percent of the 330 000 tourists expected to come to South Africa for the 2010 Fifa World Cup, seeking to use the global soccer showpiece to rebrand the country’s image. Addressing journalists during the Ai Pan More FIFA World Cup News

Very few players become legends of the game without making an impact at the World Cup. Injuries and limited team-mates can be restrictive given the nature of the tournament, with perhaps only George Best and Alfredo Di Stefano considered among the More FIFA World Cup News

Feb. 17 (Bloomberg) — The 2010 FIFA World Cup will boost South Africa’s gross domestic product by 0.5 percent this year as an estimated 450,000 visitors flock to the country for the world’s most-watched tournament. The government has spent 33 More FIFA World Cup News

Looking cheap flights to Johannesburg; Fifa world cup – PR Inside (FIFA World Cup)

Are you crazy about watching Live Football matches even at discounted rates? Cheap flights to Johannesburg may be a blessing for you. You can get any kind of assistance on flights, accommodation and airports etc. It is a matter of fact that there World Cup Soccer Continued

In preparation for this year’s FIFA World Cup in South Africa Huawei have created a football themed 3G mobile broadband dongle in the shape of a football. The Huawei 3G mobile broadband dongle is compatible with Windows 7, Linux and Mac computers World Cup Soccer Continued

FIFA World Cup’s mascot promotes South Africa in Ahmedabad – Daily News and Analysis (WorldCup Update)

FIFA World Cup’s mascot promotes South Africa in Ahmedabad – Daily News and Analysis
The theme chosen by them was the FIFA football World Cup, which will be held on the African continent for the first time, this year. To add value to their visit, they carried with them Zakumi, a leopard with green hair, which is the official mascot

World Cup stadiums passing the test – FIFA
Just as the world’s football players have to be put through their paces in the build up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, so to do the new stadiums. And with just over 100 days left until the tournament gets underway, all but two have successfully

World Cup coverage may help RP football – Manila Bulleting Online
Marielle Benitez, captain of the women’s national football team, strongly believes that the country’s first-ever live TV coverage of the FIFA World Cup in South, Africa starting this June, will be the momentum the sport needs to gain more

Football Shaped 3G Mobile Broadband Dongle – Geeky gadgets
In preparation for this year’s FIFA World Cup in South Africa Huawei have created a football themed 3G mobile broadband dongle in the shape of a football. The Huawei 3G mobile broadband dongle is compatible with Windows 7, Linux and Mac computers