Why Should South Africa Host The Soccer Worldcup In 2010?
So, we have won the FIFA rights to host the Soccer World Cup in four years time, and we are all preparing for the big event. But, I would like to know what you think about having the event in Africa (the continent)… and specifically in South Africa (the country)…
Violence Ruffling 2010 Feathers?
Deadly attacks on foreigners in South African townships may hurt the country’s bid to host a successful 2010 soccer World Cup, the South African Football Association’s (SAFA) chief executive said on Tuesday.
Raymond Hack said he hoped the attacks, which have killed at least 24 people, would not impact on the World Cup.
“You know attacks like this…are very sad for football, are very sad for the country,” Hack said. “So we need to ensure that it (the violence) is brought to an end as quickly as possible”.
Rioting mobs have been attacking foreigners with knives and stones, raping women and burning shops and homes to the ground in shantytowns around Johannesburg since May 11.
Thousands of African immigrants have sought shelter in churches, police stations and community centres.
The attacks on foreigners have exacerbated concerns that high levels of violent crime coupled with poor infrastructure and a dire electricity crisis could prompt Europeans and other foreigners to watch the World Cup games from home.
“(The) majority of the public here love football,” Hack said.
“Football is one sport where there hasn’t been any divisions irrespective of your race, religion, colour or where you come from. It’s a game played by the people for the people.”
South Africa, the first African nation to host the World Cup, is spending billions of dollars to build new stadiums and upgrade a creaky transportation system and other infrastructure.
The country attracted 8.4 million visitors last year and is aiming to have 10 million by 2010.
“We are extremely concerned about the potential impact of these attacks on 2010 but also tourism growth in general,” chief executive of South African Tourism, Moeketsi Mosola, told Reuters.
Local World Cup organisers have dismissed persistent reports that soccer’s world governing body FIFA is considering stripping South Africa of the tournament. FIFA officials have denied that they are considering such a move.
South Africa’s government has said it is confident it will have crime under control by the time the tournament begins.
“It (the violence) has no relation to 2010. I hope that long before that we will deal with it,” deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Aziz Pahad told reporters at a media briefing in Pretoria.
Ireland Soccer Football Question?
Will Ireland be playing in the 2010 FIFA soccer world cup?
Gals Only Do You Find Carlos Bocanegra Hot?
hey just check out the man who will lead our usa soccer team in the FIFA 2010 WORLD CUP….
he has made it 2 the 20 most hot soccer players in the world,…
voted sexiest fulham fc player in 2007….
is also in the list of 50 most gorgeous american men
here are his pic
http://www.mostbeautifulman.com/athletes/CarlosBocanegra/bio.shtml
DO YOU FIND HIM HOT???
THE BEST PART IS HE is a good player as well…he will be the captain of the usa soccer team in the soccer world cup…how cool is that?
What Do You Think Of Bafana Bafana (sa National Soccer Team) In 2010, Will They Surprise The World?
2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup South Africa
In Your Opinion, Will South Africa Be Ready And Able To Host The Fifa Soccer World Cup In 2010?
FIFA World Cup Tournament is a major tournament so i think they would be ready in time.
Wat Time Does The Irb 7′s Start? And Will Fiji Qualify To The Fifa Soccer World Cup In 2010?
I think they the 7′s start in November in Dubai. As for Fiji qualifing for FIFA world cup in 2010…no.
What Teams Have Qualified For Soccer World Cup 2010 Sofar?
What teams have already qualified for the FIFA world cup, i noticed that its 300 days untill kickoff today so i was wandering if any teams have qualified yet?
Will The Fifa 2010 Soccer World Cup Increase Soccer’s Popularity In The Us Or Will Most Not Care?
It all depends on how far we get in it. I think people will start really paying attention and noticing soccer more if we make to and past the quarterfinals…
SPAIN ALL THE WAY!
(singaporean Only) 2010 Fifa Soccer World Cup. Singtel Or Starhub?
Who do you think will win the rights and why.
Will your switch your network to mio tv if singtel won the 2010world cup boardcasting right than starhub?
