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15 African Heads of State to grace World Cup finale

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Pretoria - At least 15 African Heads of State are expected to grace Sunday's World Cup final between the Netherlands and Spain and the closing ceremony of the biggest ever football spectacle

Brazilian top brass to take lessons from SA

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Johannesburg - South Africa's successful hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup will help Brazil identify all the necessary requirements needed to host a modern day World Cup, soccer bosses from the South American country said on Thursday

Oranje coach keeps cards close to his chest

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Johannesburg- Oranje head coach, Bert Van Marwijk, is keeping his cards close to his chest about the strategies his team will employ when they take on Spain at the 2010 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday.

FIFA unveils Brazil World Cup emblem

Friday, July 9, 2010

Johannesburg - The World Cup attention last night shifted briefly from South Africa as FIFA unveiled the official emblem for the 2014 leg of the tournament, to be hosted by Brazil.

SA close to joining BRIC group

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Pretoria - South Africa is confident that it could become the newest member of BRIC, a powerful economic coalition of the four largest developing nations in the world - Brazil, Russia, India and China.

Royal welcome for Brazilian President

Friday, July 9, 2010

Pretoria - A ceremonial guard and 21-gun salute greeted the arrival of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the capital city.

Howard Webb to referee World Cup final

Friday, July 9, 2010

Pretoria - Howard Webb has been named head referee for Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands at Soccer City in Johannesburg.

ACSA to compensate soccer fans

Friday, July 9, 2010

Pretoria - Airport Company South Africa (ACSA) has confirmed that it will compensate match ticket carrying passengers who missed Wednesday night's FIFA World Cup semi-final between Germany and Spain in Durban due to congestion at King Shaka International Airport.

FIFA names young player of the year nominees

Friday, July 9, 2010

Johannesburg - Football body FIFA on Friday announced the names of three players nominated for the Hyundai Young Player of the Year Award for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.