World Exposition will display urban civilisation to the full extent, exchange their experiences of urban development, lifestyle and working conditions in the new century.
Germany's Thomas
Müller has won the Golden Boot after finishing as the World Cup 2010 top scorer and been named as the
young player of the tournament.
The Germany attacker claimed the
accolade after Holland's Wesley Sneijder and Spain's David Villa failed
to hit the net during Spain's 1-0 win at the Soccer City stadium.
The 20 year-old
German starlet was also named Young Player of the World Cup, capping an
incredible tournament in South Africa, having scored five goals from his
five shots on target.
Müller's three
assists put him ahead of other players on five goals, with Diego Forlan
of Uruguay, Wesley Sneijder of Holland and David Villa of Spain missing
out on the Golden Boot trophy.
With the tournament
boasting a host of star attacking players, few would have predicted that
Mueller would have such a big impact on football's biggest stage.
The Germany star
plays his club football for Bayern Munich and was a leading figure in
Germany's under 21 setup before being called up to the senior squad for a
friendly against Argentina in March.
Mueller has just
made just eight international appearances, with all of his international
goals coming at the World Cup.
Uruguay's Diego Forlan has won the Fifa Golden Ball as the outstanding player at the World Cup.
Forlan, the Atletico Madrid striker, scored five goals, including two
outstanding strikes against South Africa and Germany, as Uruguay
exceeded expectations to reach the semi-finals and then lose the
third-place play-off 3-2 to Germany. Read more....
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By Paul Garbett
Spain has won the World Cup for the first time in their history after Andres Iniesta’s extra-time goal claimed a dramatic 1-0 victory over Holland in Johannesburg.
Iniesta scored the dramatic winner, 27 minutes into extra time, to claim Spain's biggest ever sporting achievement.
In a fiery game which always looked destined for extra time, English referee Howard Webb issued 13 bookings, while Holland's Johnny Heitinga saw red in the second half of extra time after receiving a second booking. Read more.....
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Uruguay 2 Germany 3: match report
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Read a full match report of the World Cup 2010 third-place game between Uruguay and Germany at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth on Saturday July 10, 2010.
The rule book may already have been well and truly shredded at this World Cup, but there was still time for one more twist in a wet and wild Port Elizabeth on Saturday night: a third-placed play-off brimming over with entertainment and competitive edge.
Traditionally, these fixtures are contested between players still smarting from seeing a date with destiny snatched from them and eagerly eying the sun-lounger. Here, however, was a feisty and fluent contest that saw Germany provide an impressive coda to their tournament.
It will not entirely soothe German angst: the semi-final defeat by Spain still rankles. But this victory was still notable in its own way and bears testament to the spirit fostered by Joachin Löw. Read more....
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(FIFA.com) Friday 9 July 2010
The FIFA General Secretary Jerome Valcke and adidas Group CEO Herbert Hainer today officially announced the 10 nominees for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ adidas Golden Ball. The adidas Golden Ball is the official FIFA trophy for the “Best Player of the Tournament”. The ten nominated players were selected by the FIFA Technical Study Group and include football experts such as Kalusha Bwalya, Christian Karembeu, Jomo Sono and Gerard Houllier. Read more....
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By Shane Richmond
Twice yesterday the World Cup produced clear examples of refereeing injustices that would have been overturned if the officials were allowed to consult video replays. Frank Lampard’s disallowed goal against Germany was clearly across the line, while Carlos Tevez’s opening goal against Mexico was as straightforward a case of offside as you’ll ever see. In both… Read more
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By General Howitzer
The contagious World Cup Fever will soon prevail again this June as billions of people from all four corners of the world are expected to be helpless about it and who cares, most them are dying to get... Read more detail.
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This hub takes a quick look at the ten largest football (soccer) stadiums in the world, of course this article should really be entitled 'The 10 Largest Football Stadiums' but I noticed far too late to change it and no way am I starting again! I have since followed up this hub with a closer look at 'The 10 Largest English Football Stadiums'.
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It is from the Dutch language for "spring of Bloom" or "flower spring".
The Stadium here is Free State Stadium. The Free State Stadium is likely to be the centre of attention during the FIFA World Cup.
Capacity: 45,000 people more
The Matches
2010-06-14 16:00 Japan vs. Cameroon Group E
2010-06-17 16:00 Greece vs. Nigeria Group B
2010-06-20 13:30 Slovakia vs. Paraguay Group F
2010-06-25 20:30 France vs. South Africa Group A
2010-06-25 20:30 Switzerland vs. Honduras Group H
2010-06-27 16:00 Winners of Group D vs. Runner up of Group C Round of 16
The Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa will be used for the 2010 FIFA World Cup too. The Peter Mokaba Stadium is a soccer stadium in Polokwane (formerly Petersburg), South Africa,
Named after one of the renowned sons of the struggle and emancipation of South Africa against the apartheid regime, the Peter Mokaba Stadium holds much historical significance in South Africa. Peter Mokaba was born and bred in Polokwane and was renowned for his fighting spirit and for his inspirational leadership.
The design of the stadium is inspired by the local iconic Baobab tree, with the steel structure supporting the roof plane gathered together at each corner of the stadium and supported by giant ‘trunk' structures which accommodate vertical circulation ramps and service cores
The stadium was built next to the old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane in the Limpopo Province. The newly-built Peter Mokaba stadium is situated approximately 5km from the city centre, with a total seating capacity of 41,911.
Former African player of the Year, Didier Drogba remains one of the biggest stars to play at this venue when he played for Côte d'Ivoire in a memorable and decisive CAF African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium, with the home side prevailing 2-1.
Capacity:41,733 people
Matches
2010-06-13 13:30 Algeria vs. Slovenia Group C
2010-06-17 20:30 France vs. Mexico Group A
2010-06-22 20:30 Greece vs. Argentina Group B
2010-06-24 16:00 Paraguay vs. New Zealand Group F
This is the old name of Mbombela city. Nelspruit was founded in 1905 by three brothers of the Nel family who grazed their cattle around the site of Nelspruit during the winter months.
The stadium is called Mbombela Stadium now.
Capacity:43,000 people more.
Matches
2010-06-16 13:30 Honduras vs. Chile Group H 2010-06-20 16:00 Italy vs. New Zealand Group F 2010-06-23 20:30 Australia vs. Serbia Group D 2010-06-25 16:00 Korea DPR vs. Cote d'lvoire Group G
The stadium is located on open land six kilometers west of Nelspruit, South Africa, with the stadium as the centerpiece of a proposed wider sports precinct with athletics and cricket as well as other sporting codes.
This is one of the most artistic stadiums in South Africa and African continent. Known formerly as FNB Stadium (First National Bank Stadium). Soccer City will host the first and final matches of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It is located next to the South African Football Association headquarters (SAFA House) where both the FIFA offices and the Local Organizing Committee for the 2010 FIFA World Cup are housed.
Capacity: More than 90,000 people and this is the largest stadium in Africa. The design of Soccer city stadium is inspired by the iconic African pot known as calabash.
Matches:
2010-06-11 16:00 South Africa vs. Mexico Group A (opening match) 2010-06-14 13:30 Netherlands vs. Denmark Group E 2010-06-17 13:30 Argentina vs. South Korea Group B 2010-06-20 20:30 Brazil vs. Cote d'lvoire Group G 2010-06-23 20:30 Ghana vs. Germany Group D 2010-06-27 20:30 Winners of Group G vs. Runners up of Group A Round of 16 2010-07-02 20:30 Winners of Match 49 vs. Winners of Match 50 Quarter Finals 2010-07-11 20:30 Winners of Match 61 vs. Winners of Match 62 Final
Soccer City Stadium
Directions
From the North I-275 South (West) to Blue Rock Rd. Turn left and go 0.2 miles Turn left onto Springdale-Blue Rock Connector Turn left onto Springdale Rd. Go 0.5 miles to Soccer City on right
From Ronald Reagan Highway Reagan Highway to Blue Rock Rd. Turn right and go 0.5 miles Turn right onto Springdale-Blue Rock Connector Turn left onto Springdale Rd. Go 0.5 miles to Soccer City on right
Source: indoorsoccercity.com
2. Cape Town
The Cape Town Stadium or the Green Point Stadium is located in Green Point, between Signal Hill and the Atlantic Ocean, close to the Cape Town city center and to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, a popular tourist and shopping venue.
One of the most artistic football venues in South Africa, the newly-built Green Point Stadium is situated in one of the much sought-after areas in the city of Cape Town. Green Point Stadium is one of the two semi-final venues for the FIFA World Cup.
Capacity: More than 69,000 people
Matches:
2010-06-11 20:30 Uruguay vs. France Group A 2010-06-14 20:30 Italy vs. Paraguay Group F 2010-06-18 20:30 England vs. Algeria Group C 2010-06-21 13:30 Portugal vs. Korea DPR Group G 2010-06-24 20:30 Cameroon vs. Netherlands Group E 2010-06-29 20:30 Winners of Group H vs. Runners up of Group G Round of 16 2010-07-03 16:00 Winners of Match 52 vs. Winners of Match 51 Quarter Finals 2010-07-06 20:30 Winners of Match 58 vs. Winners of Match 57 Semi Finals
during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the stadium will be referring as Green Point Stadium.
3. Durban
Moses Mabhida Stadium is named after a former General Secretary of the South African Communist Party, Moses Mabhida. This stadium is intended to be a world class multi use stadium.
Capacity: about 70,000 people. The newly-built Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban will host one of the semi-finals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
The Stadium is built on the site of the old Kings Park Stadium and the entire area will feature additional sporting arenas and facilities, like restaurants, shops, play areas for children and a pedestrian walkway from the stadium complex to the beach.
Matches
2010-06-13 20:30 Germany vs. Australia Group D 2010-06-16 16:00 Spain vs. Switzerland Group H 2010-06-19 13:30 Netherlands vs. Japan Group E 2010-06-22 20:30 Nigeria vs. Korea Republic Group B 2010-06-25 16:00 Brazil vs. Portugal Group G 2010-06-28 16:00 Winner Group E vs. Runners up Group F Round of 16 2010-07-07 20:30 Winners of Match 59 vs. Winners of Match 60 Semi Finals
4. Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth is the one of the largest cities in South Africa. The city has a new stadium for 2010 FIFA World Cup, The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
Capacity: 48,000 people. This stadium is built overlooking the North End Lake, at the heart of the city.
The stadium, one of the newly-built stadiums for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, was completed a year prior to the commencement of the world's greatest show on earth - a major milestone for the city.
Matches
2010-06-12 13:30 South Korea vs. Greece Group B 2010-06-15 16:00 Cote d'lvoire vs. Portugal Group G 2010-06-18 13:30 Germany vs. Serbia Group D 2010-06-21 16:00 Chile vs. Switzerland Group H 2010-06-23 16:00 Slovenia vs. England Group C 2010-06-26 16:00 Winner of Group A vs. Runner up of Group B Round of 16 2010-07-02 16:00 Winner of Match 53 vs. Winners of Match 54 Quarter Finals 2010-07-10 20:30 Losers of Match 61 vs. Losers of Match 62 3rd/4th Place Play off
Directions:
From the Airport Take the N2 to Durban, continue through the four level interchange and take the Umgeni Road turnoff. Turn right under the highway and continue along Umgeni Road. Continue until you reach Argyle Road, turn left and then left again into Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (NMR) and continue to the gate on your left hand side, opposite the Kings Park swimming pool parking where you enter the stadium.
From City Center Take the Blue Lagoon off ramp. Turn left at the stop street and then left into Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (NMR). Continue to the gate on your right, opposite the Kings Park swimming pool parking where you enter the stadium.
Source: mosesmabhidastadium.co.za
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Whenever the World Cup begins, people in my country are going wild. Even though the Indonesian Soccer team is not qualifying in the 2010 World Cup, many of Indonesians have their own favorite soccer team. This...
The official video of the " FIFA World Cup 2010" Anthem...... In South Africa .... By somalian artist K'naan... Big Up ..... Video by "Coca Cola" somalia somaliland KNAAN K'NAAN official world cup anthem song south africa TIA high quality johannesburg FIFA waving flag new version mogadishu canada
2010 FIFA World Cup Theme Song Wavin' Flag by K'naan
Oh oh oh oh oh…
Give me Freedom (uh!); Give me fire (uh!) Give me reason (uh!); Take me higher (uh!) See the champions (uh!); Take the field now (uh!) Unify us (uh!); make us feel proud (uh!)
In the streets our (uh!) hands are lifting (uh!) As we lose (uh!) our inhibition (uh!) Celebration (uh!), it’s around us (uh!) Every nation (uh!), all around us (uh!)
Sing forever young, Singing songs underneath the sun Let’s rejoice in the beautiful game And together, every end of the day
We all say When I get older, I will be stronger They’ll call me freedom, just like a wavin flag And then it goes back, and then it goes back And then it goes back , and then it goes …
When I get older, I will be stronger They’ll call me freedom, just like a wavin flag And then it goes back, and then it goes back And then it goes back , and then it goes …
Oh oh oh oh oh…
And everybody will be singing it …. And we all will be singing it …
Whenever the World Cup begins, people in my country are going wild. Even though the Indonesian Soccer team is not qualifying in the 2010 World Cup, many of Indonesians have their own favorite soccer team. This year will be no different; many cafes will set the big plasma TV screen and watch the match together with all the customers.
Many local TV stations have various soccer’s games and quiz. Many soccer souvenirs and anything about soccer games will be sold out. 2010 FIFA World Cup will be so fun and I'm already feeling exciting about that. 2010 FIFA World Cup will be hold in South Africa (ZA) from June 11 to July 11, 2010. Things that attract me so much about the World Cup are the stadiums. There are ten venues that be used across nine South African cities:
2010 FIFA Venues
1. Johannesburg There are two big stadiums in Johannesburg - the largest city - in South Africa for 2010 World Cup, Ellis Park Stadium and Soccer City.
Ellis Park Stadium or Coca Cola Park because it's sponsored by The Coca Cola Company is located in the centre of Johannesburg and has hosted many sporting events in South Africa. Fist builds in 1928 as a rugby union stadium. It was named after JD Ellis, a Johannesburg city councilor who approved the use of the land for a stadium, setting aside a full 13 acres.
Capacity: More than 60,000 people. Ellis Park will host five group games and one 2nd round game and one quarter final of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
The Matches:
2010-06-12 16:00 Argentina vs. Nigeria Group B 2010-06-15 20:30 Brazil vs. North Korea Group G 2010-06-18 16:00 Slovenia vs. United States Group C 2010-06-21 20:30 Spain vs. Honduras Group H 2010-06-24 16:00 Slovakia vs. Italy Group F 2010-06-28 20:30 Winners of Group G vs. Runners up of Group H Round of 16 2010-07-03 16:00 Winners of Match 55 vs. Winners of Match 56 Quarter Finals
Directions from Pretoria From Ben Schoolman highway take M1 South split. Take the Harrow Road off ramp Follow Harrow Road passing Ponte Tower on your Right hand side. Just after Ponte Tower turn Left into Beit Street or Currey Street both of which lead onto Coca-Cola Park.
From JHB International Airport Take the M2 west from the N3 Take M 2 East split Take the Harrow Road off ramp. Harrow Road becomes Siemert Street. From Siemert Street you can turn to your Right into Currey Street or Beit Street both of which lead onto Coca-Cola Park.
The Thailand Pavilion unveils its online display today, allowing visitors to take a virtual journey and explore its exhibits with a simple mouse click. The pavilion is the first to open its interior showcase at www.expo.cn, while the exteriors of 100 pavilions are available.
Online visitors will meet "Tai" - a cute, friendly and cheerful child-giant who is Thailand's Expo 2010 pavilion mascot and mythical giant Indrajit, a traditional figure with a fierce gaze who stands sentinel at temple entrances. They will also explore Thailand by watching a film or interacting with exhibits. Expo Shanghai Online is one of Expo's two innovations. It allows those who can't visit in person to enjoy the science and technology showcase from their homes. The Chinese version went live in November, while the English version went online in January.
Pavilion Features The Thailand Pavilion has been painted red and gold, among other colors, to create a beautiful backdrop. It reveals traditional Thai architectural features. The pavilion's mascot "Tai" - a cute, friendly and cheerful child-giant – will welcome visitors at the entrance. There is a friendship clock on the roof of the pavilion, symbolizing the friendly ties between China and Thailand since a diplomatic relationship was established 35 years ago.
Pavilion Display
The exhibition is divided into "Journey of Harmony; Harmony of Difference Tones and Harmony of Thais." There will be a 360-degree hydro-screen and technologies that will let robots talk with visitors.
Pavilion Highlights
Highlight 1: Journey of Harmony The "Journey of Harmony" will take visitors to the past to explore the lifestyle of Siamese people. It portrays the story of Thais, who prospered waterside.
Highlight 2: Harmony of Different Tones The "Harmony of Different Tones" spotlights the interaction between urban and rural areas as well as the country's friendly exchanges with other countries. It represents Thais' pursuit of peace and harmony.
Highlight 3: Harmony of Thais
The "Harmony of Thais" embodies Thais' attitude towards life - pursuing a simple lifestyle with contentment
Highlight 4: Culinary Delights
Thai food ranging from piquant tastes to milder flavors will be served. They include noodles in spicy prawn soup, chicken Khao Soi, Pad Thai with prawn, rice with pork and basil leaves, Thai grilled chicken with Som Tum and sticky rice, sweet and sour chicken rice or noodles, garlic pork with rice, noodles with minced pork, fish pate and noodles in chicken coconut galangal soup. Herbal ingredients will be featured in many items to introduce the subtle health benefits of traditional Thai cooking.
poster of China National Song & Dance Ensemble performances The organizers of the upcoming World Expo offered a preview taste of four stage shows dedicated to visitors - theme show "Windows of the City", stage show CHA, China National Song & Dance Ensemble performances and Shaolin martial arts show. The China National Song & Dance Ensemble has prepared two music and dance galas for Expo visitors. The shows will be daily on weekdays from April 30 to October 31 at the Culture Center. Each will last 90 minutes. One performance will feature mostly Chinese folk music and dances. The other will feature foreign folk arts, such as classic dances of Northern India, Irish tap dances, and Arabic dances.
poster of theme show "Windows of City" The thematic show "Windows of the City" will be closely linked to the theme of "City," representing the city's facts, showing colorful urban life and stimulating audience's endless imagination. "Windows of the City" tells a story of love and harmony with music and dance. It will be staged at Zone C02 of the Houtan Square within the Pudong section of the Expo site. "Windows of the City" is a joint production of Shanghai Media & Entertainment Group and Taipei Arts International Association.
poster of stage show CHA CHA integrates martial arts, magic, stunts, dancing and other art forms, representing Chinese traditional tea culture in an artistic way. Four shows will be staged daily during May and June, each lasting 45 minutes.
poster of Shaolin martial arts show The Shaolin martial arts show is an original performance designed for the Expo. Four shows will be staged daily from July to August, each for 45 minutes. The kung fu gala aims to present the aesthetic and philosophical values of monks of Shaolin Temple through an innovative stage performance that combines Shaolin kung fu and modern dancing. The mix of martial arts, acrobatics, dancing and magic tricks helps create special visual effects.
World Expositions are galleries of human inspirations and thoughts. Since 1851 when the Great Exhibition of Industries of All Nations was held in London, the World Expositions have attained increasing prominence as grand events for economic, scientific, technological and cultural exchanges, serving as an important platform for displaying historical experience, exchanging innovative ideas, demonstrating esprit de corps and looking to the future.
With a long civilisation, China favours international exchange and loves world peace. China owes its successful bid for the World Exposition in 2010 to the international community's support for and confidence in its reform and opening-up. The Exposition will be the first registered World Exposition in a developing country, which gives expression to the expectations the world's people place on China's future development.
So what will Expo 2010 Shanghai China deliver to the world? There is no doubt the Chinese people will present to the world a successful, splendid and unforgettable exposition.
Expo 2010 Shanghai China will be a great event to explore the full potential of urban life in the 21st century and a significant period in urban evolution. Fifty-five percent of the world population is expected to live in cities by the year 2010. The prospect of future urban life, a subject of global interest, concerns all nations, developed or less developed, and their people. Being the first World Exposition on the theme of city, Exposition 2010 will attract governments and people from across the world, focusing on the theme "Better City, Better Life." For its 184 days, participants will display urban civilisation to the full extent, exchange their experiences of urban development, disseminate advanced notions on cities and explore new approaches to human habitat, lifestyle and working conditions in the new century. They will learn how to create an eco-friendly society and maintain the sustainable development of human beings.
Expo 2010 Shanghai China will centre on innovation and interaction. Innovation is the soul, while cultural interaction is an important mission of the World Expositions. In the new era, Expo 2010 Shanghai China will contribute to human-centred development, scientific and technological innovation, cultural diversity and win-win cooperation for a better future, thus composing a melody with the key notes of highlighting innovation and interaction in the new century.
Expo 2010 Shanghai China will also be a grand international gathering. On the one hand, we shall endeavour to attract about 200 nations and international organisations to take part in the exhibition as well as 70 million visitors from home and abroad, ensuring the widest possible participation in the history of the World Expositions. On the other hand, we will put Expo 2010 Shanghai China in a global perspective and do our best to encourage the participation and gain the understanding and support of various countries and peoples, in order to turn Expo 2010 Shanghai China into a happy reunion of people from all over the world.
In addition, Expo 2010 Shanghai China will offer a wonderful opportunity for cross-culture dialogues. Before the conclusion of the Exposition, a "Shanghai Declaration" will be issued. This declaration, hopefully a milestone in the history of the World Expositions, will epitomise the insights to be offered by the participants and embody people's ideas for future cooperation and development and extensive common aspirations, thereby leaving a rich spiritual legacy of urban development to people throughout the world. The Chinese Government will go to great lengths to make Expo 2010 Shanghai China a special event that carries on traditions and opens a new vista into the future. Our motto is: "Keeping in mind the next 60 years' development while preparing for the six months' Exposition." We count on the continuing attention, support and participation of all the peace-loving countries.
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