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My journey from Brooklyn, New York January 4, 2007 to the World Cup Final match July 11, 2010 in South Africa. How will I get there? I have no idea. Join me as I travel around Africa, write a book, make some friends and watch the beautiful game!
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Blatter Finally Makes a Point
It's not often I agree with FIFA President Sepp Blatter. But for once, he has a point. Albeit a slight one. Speaking at a FIFA technical committee meeting in Zurich, Switzerland, Blatter said national...
Egyptian's Transfer Causing Problems in Europe
Success has a way of causing lots of joy and by virtue, lots of trouble. It happens all the time in sports. The moment a team or player becomes successful, the opportunity for more riches or more glor...
Etoile Through to World Club Cup Semis
Congratulations are in order for Tunisia's Etoile du Sahel, who secured a place in the semi finals of the World Club Cup, thanks to a 1-0 victory over Pachuca of Mexico in Japan.Young Ghanian striker ...
Better Times for Kenyan Football?
Loyal readers of this blog will know my affection for Kenyan football. So today's Reuter's article about the Kenyan game struck a major chord. Can football succeed in Kenya? There's been many ups and ...
Update on FIFA Chief's World Cup Comments
A quick update on comments made earlier by Sepp Blatter regarding crime and safety in South Africa. Seems the Austrian tourist killed this weekend in Durban and mentioned near the bottom of my earlier...
FIFA Chief Speaks About 2010 World Cup
FIFA boss Sepp Blatter had some interesting things to say at this weekend's 2010 Preliminary Draw in Durban, South Africa. Speaking ahead of Sunday's qualifying draw for the 2010 Cup, Blatter said the...
2010 World Cup Preliminary Draw Results
So the FIFA 2010 World Cup Preliminary Draw is over and we're seeing some interesting groupings. Let's get to it and give some initials reactions on the Road to 2010 ... First off: Africa, consisting ...
Free World Cup Tickets!
If you don't have to pay to get into the World Cup, life's grand!South Africans are learning this today after FIFA announced they will give 120,000 free tickets to South African residents for matches ...
2010 World Cup Draw Format Announced
So the preliminary qualifying draw's almost here. What's in store for the teams on Sunday in Durban, South Africa? FIFA General Secretary Jerome Valcke is the Master of Ceremonies for the event, which...
Samuel Eto'o is the Face of 2010 World Cup
Talk about a great honor! Barcelona star Samuel Eto'o was unveiled as the face of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa on Friday. FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Friday unveiled the poster for the first ...
2010 World Cup Comes Into Focus
We're 933 days from the opening game of the 2010 World Cup. The Finals inch closer and closer. The footballing world is already abuzz with excitement as we head to November 25, 2007, the day Durban, S...
The Enemy Within: An Update on South Africa's Preparations
South Africa's working hard to get itself ready for the 2010 World Cup. The last thing the organizers need is a lack of focus from their partners. This week, a scorching document proclaiming South Afr...
Road to 2014 World Cup: Brazil
It's official. Football's world governing body FIFA announced today that Brazil will host the 2014 World Cup, the second time the five-time winner of the tournament will host the event.Brazil were the...
Sad News: FIFA Ends Rotation Policy
Mark this under 'Sad News' in my eyes. FIFA took the easy route to riches and ended their World Cup rotation policy, which rotated the hosting of World Cups through its six continental confederations....
Three Africans on FIFA World Player of the Year List
Three Africans made it onto FIFA's 30-player list for 2007 World Player of the Year. Usual suspects all. Strikers Samuel Eto'o of Cameroon and Didier Drogba of the Ivory Coast as well as Ghana midfie...
Under-17 World Cup and Eto'os injury
The FIFA Under-17 World Cup is turning into an African talent show, with both Ghana and Nigeria advancing to the semifinals of the all-star event. The Nigerian Golden Eagles will face Germany in Wedne...
African Rankings and a Note About Antonio Puerta
We here at 2010 haven't looked at the FIFA world rankings in some time now. They're released every month, so let's take a peek and see where our friends in Africa rank with the world powers. The Top F...
2010 World Cup Is Underway
The 2010 World Cup officially got underway this weekend in Samoa, where 34 goals were scored on the opening day of the South Pacific Games. Eight of the 10 teams competing in the Games' football tourn...
South Africa to Play in Qualifiers for 2010 Cup
According to my eyes and ears in Africa, Mr. Mark Gleeson (respected Reuters journalist and African football scribe, a.k.a. Man I'd Like to Become One Day) South Africa will become the first World Cup...
South African Name Changes and a Charity Cup Update
South Africa has a rich history cloaked by the oppressive practices of Apartheid. On Tuesday, the World Cup organizing committee announced that three World Cup host cities will be allowed to use propo...
Quick Tidbits
On this day of personal reflection (please see my previois entry), here are some news items I've scrounged up from the Internet. (***A small note about about my news scrounging: Trust me, I'm no fan o...
Best African Players & A Comment About Censorship
A few days ago I posted about the greatest African player ever. A post like this gets noticed and many people commented with their opinion. I also managed to get readers from the Big Soccer forum and ...
Road to 2010 to Shut Down?
If FIFA has their way, I may have to 'suggest' I'm going to South Africa for some big event and not out-and-out say I'm off to the FIFA World Cup. This smells of censorship ... A report in the Times o...
July 11, 2010 - Jo'Burg
So now I know where I'll be in approximately three years time, July 11th, 2010. Sitting in the sun at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg, sipping on a Castle, chatting with Zola and Desmond Tutu, wat...
Road to 2018 Final?
So when do I start the blog on my way to the 2018 Final? If this story is true, I won't have to go far ... (thanks to Reuters for this story)A bid by the Benelux countries to host the 2018 World Cup w...
Good News from South Africa 2010
Some good news today from the people working hard in South Africa to get the country ready for the 2010 World Cup extravaganza. Construction of the main stadium for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa ...
Repercussions of Club vs. Country Row
I haven't the time to write a proper update today (work beckons), but this is in reply to yesterday's article about the African Cup of Nations and its scheduling dilemma. Seems some European giants ar...
Double Disaster Taints Fragile Image of African Football
This one comes in from the man I like to call my 'Eyes & Ears' in Africa. He's Mark Gleeson and a well-known, respected journalist from Reuters. No, I don't know the man personally. But if anyone in t...
2010 Chief Replies to South Africa's Abilities
2010 World Cup head honcho Danny Jordaan let it be known that South Africa is ready to host the world's biggest sporting event. Criticism has been rampant (take a look at this previous post) from FIFA...
African Champions League & Other Matters
Been pretty quiet around here the past few days as I get my work, living and financial situations in order. They're all a mess right now and my nerves are frayed. Frayed Ends of Sanity, like the Metal...
