Friday, June 18, 2010
The Asian Teams in the 2010 Soccer World Cup
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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The 10 Largest Football Stadiums
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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Friday, June 11, 2010
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
Bloemfontein Stadium
7. Bloemfontein
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.
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 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
Peter Mokaba Stadium
6. Peter Mokaba Stadium - Polokwane
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
The Nelspruit Stadium
5. Nelspruit
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.
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Monday, June 7, 2010
2010 FIFA World Cup Venues-2
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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FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 Official Theme Song
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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FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 Official Theme Song
Saturday, June 5, 2010
2010 FIFA World Cup Theme Song
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 …
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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 …
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2010 FIFA World Cup Venues and Theme Song
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.
Source: www.ellispark.co.za
Author: By febriedethan
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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.
Source: www.ellispark.co.za
Author: By febriedethan
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