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World Cup Update: Mexico Ties South Africa, Scoreless Draw for France

Friday, June 11:  The 2010 FIFA World Cup is finally here.  Today in Johannesburg, South Africa, the host country, The Bafana Bafana (The Boys, The Boys!) took on Mexico in the opening game of the World Cup, and what a game it was.&nb

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England vs. U.S.: 2010 World Cup Soccer Live Blog – The Daily Fix …

4:12 pm; Sandton, South Africa ; by Robb M. Stewart; Edit; Add a Comment. There’s an estimated 3000 gathered at the fan park in the northern Johannesburg suburb of Sandton to watch the U.S. and England, far short of the capacity 20000 a …

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For Some, Music Matters More Than Sports at 2010 World Cup …

A fan poses with Colombian singer Shakira as she arrived for the World Cup group A soccer match between South Africa and Mexico at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa , Friday, June 11, 2010 . (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) …

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World Cup: South Africa vs Mexico: Scoreless at halftime in Soccer …

World Cup : South Africa vs Mexico: Scoreless at halftime in Soccer City [Updated]. June 11, 2010 | 8:16 am. It’s halftime at Soccer City, and South Africa and Mexico are still all even at 0-0. The final 15 minutes of the first half saw a bit … Liar. The next time, if you are going to pull off results by cheating, do not organize a World Cup . You should be ashamed of yourselves. You are an embarasment for all sports in general. Posted by: Raúl | June 11, 2010 at 09:56 AM …

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World Cup: South Africa vs. Mexico: It's all over at Soccer City …

The opening game of the 2010 World Cup is in the history books and South Africa and Mexico have both come away with one point after tying, 1-1, in front of a crowd of more than 90000 at Johannesburg’s superb Soccer City stadium. … The Bafana Bafana came that agonizingly close to a momentous victory in the first World Cup game played in Africa. So, yes, Mexico got off the hook. For a full report on the match, see http://www.latimes.com/ sports / soccer / a little later on …

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World Cup Fever! Who are you rooting for? Who’s going to win the whole thing?

The 2010 World Cup is finally upon us! Opening ceremonies were held today in South Africa's “Soccer City,” the newly-built stadium between Johannesburg and Soweto. The first game of the tournament is the host country against Mexico (underway right now!) followed by Uruguay vs. France later in the day. Do you have a favorite team? Who are you going to be following through the brackets? http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/fifaworldcup/news/story/2010/06/11/sp-world-cup-… added by: afitzgerald

FIFA Congress Opening Ceremony

Artists perform during the FIFA Congress Opening Ceremony at the Gallagher Convention Centre on June 9, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images )

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World Cup tv schedule 2010

A South African seller sells Spanish and British flags in Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, June 5, 2010. The Soccer World Cup is going to be kicked off on June 11. FIRST ROUND Friday, June 11 At Johannesburg, Soccer City South Africa vs. Mexico, 10 a.m. (ESPN) At Cape Town, South Africa Uruguay vs. France, 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, June 12 At Port Elizabeth, South Africa South Korea vs. Greece, 7:30 a.m. (ESPN) At Johannesburg, Ellis Park Argentina vs. Nigeria, 10 a.m. (ES

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South Africa vs Colombia highlights 2-1

South Africa#39;s goal keeper Moeneeb Josephs makes a save during their international friendly soccer match against Colombia at Soccer City stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg May 27, 2010. South Africa marked its first game at the World Cup showcase Soccer City stadium with a 2-1 win over Colombia on Thursday, with all three goals from the penalty spot. Midfielder Teko Modise put the World Cup host ahead in the 18th minute with a retaken spot kick. David Ospina saved Modise’s initial effort, but

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Libyan Plane Crash Kills 103 – One Boy Survives

A Libyan plane crashed while it’s approaching the Tripolo Airport, Libya. It was flying to Libyan capital from Johannesburg when it crashed. The Libyan plan crash killed around 103 passengers, reports says they were from at least ten countries. All of the Libyang plane crews were also dead. In the wreckage of Airbus A330, a sole survivor was found. A Dutch of of age ten, some reports says he is age 8, has been found alive but in critical condition. He has been rushed to the hospital to get medical attention and now the Dutch boy survivor of the Libyan plane crash is in a stable condition. Investigations with what really happened to the Libyan plane crash are now in place. Libyan Plane Crash Kills 103 – One Boy Survives is a post from: Daily World Buzz Continue reading