World Cup final ball raises $74,000 in auction
Posted by admin on Jul 16, 2010 | 2 Comments
World Cup final ball raises $74,000 in auction
A football used by Spain and the Netherlands in the World Cup final has been sold in an online auction for 48,200 pounds ($74,000).
Proceeds from Friday’s eBay sale will go to 46664, Nelson Mandela’s campaign to prevent HIV/AIDS.
Spain beat the Dutch 1-0 in Johannesburg on Sunday to win its first world title.
Many players likened the Adidas Jabulani ball used...
2010 World Cup stadiums
Posted by admin on May 03, 2010 | 44 Comments
Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
A general view of the Green Point World Cup 2010 Cape Town stadium is seen March 2, 2010, from Signal Hill during a celebration to mark 100 days ahead of the FIFA WC2010 kick off in Cape Town, South Africa.
Capacity: 70,000
• One of the new 2010 World Cup stadiums, named after the suburb in which it is located. Built on the site of an older venue of the same name, the scenic
Nelson...
10 Most Extraordinary Places for Wedding
Posted by admin on Jan 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment
As talking about the wedding ceremonies the only options that are usually suggested are the either spending it in your homeland or going somewhere popular- like Paris or Milan. But if we consider that wedding remains the most important day of our lives, then it’s time to get more creative and find the spot which will give lots of unforgettable memories and stories to share.
1. Mountain top extreme, New Zealand
A...
Most Beautiful and Famous Gardens in the World
Posted by admin on Jan 17, 2010 | 2 Comments
Viceroy’s Palace Garden, India
During the Delhi Durbar year of 1911, it was decided that the capital of India would be shifted from Calcutta to Delhi. This was announced on December 12 by King George V. As the plan for New Delhi took shape, the Governor-General’s residence was given an enormous scale and prominent position. The British architect Edwin Landseer Lutyens, a key member of the city-planning...
Royal Bafokeng Stadium
Posted by admin on Dec 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace will host first and second round matches for the FIFA™ World Cup in 2010.
MATCHES AND DATES:
• Saturday, 12 June 2010 – Group C, first-round
• Tuesday, 15 June 2010 – Group F, first-round
• Saturday, 19 June 2010 – Group D, first-round
• Tuesday, 22 June 2010 – Group A, first-round
• Thursday, 24 June 2010 – Group E, first-round
• Saturday, 26...
Loftus Versfeld Stadium
Posted by admin on Dec 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment
In the city of Tshwane (Pretoria), Loftus Versfeld is situated 5 km from the city centre. To qualify for selection as a first and second round venue the floodlights, sound system and scoreboard at Loftus Versfeld were upgraded and designated media areas were constructed in the lower level of the west stand. Loftus is the homeground of the Sundowns Football Club, one of South Africa’s premiere professional clubs. Since...
Nelson Mandela Stadium
Posted by admin on Dec 13, 2009 | 3 Comments
Port Elizabeth has a brand new world-class stadium – the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The five-tier Nelson Mandela Bay stadium has a seating capacity of 44,000 with an additional 4000 temporary seats available for the 2010 Football World Cup.
KEY MATCHES AND DATES:
Saturday, 26 June 2010 – Round of 16
Friday, 2 July 2010 – Quarter Final
Saturday, 10 July 2010 – Third-Place Playoff
Nelson Mandela...
Peter Mokaba Stadium
Posted by admin on Dec 12, 2009 | 4 Comments
The Peter Mokaba Stadium is situated in Polokwane (previously known as Pietersburg), the capital of Limpopo, South Africa. This stadium will be the first world class football venue in the soccer mad province of Limpopo. Four two tier stands bring the seating capacity to 46,000 – a massive increase on the old stadium, which comprises only a main stand and three grass banks.
Matches and Dates:
• Sunday, 13 June...
Mbombela Stadium
Posted by admin on Dec 12, 2009 | 3 Comments
Construction of the new Mbombela Stadium on open land just seven kilometres north of Nelspruit in Mpumalanga is expected to be completed in June 2009. The Mbombela Stadium has been designed to ensure it enjoys a prosperous life beyond the tournament as an adaptable, relevant multi-sport, entertainment and exhibition venue.
MATCHES AND DATES:
• Wednesday, 16 June 2010 – Group H, first-round
• Sunday, 20 June...
Free State Stadium
Posted by admin on Dec 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Situated only a few minutes drive from proposed FIFA™ and team hotels in Bloemfontein, the Free State Stadium is a dedicated sporting environment with ample parking and excellent corporate hospitality. The Free State Stadium will host 5 first-round matches and 1 second-round match of the 2010 World Cup.
MATCHES AND DATES:
• Monday, 14 June 2010 – Group E, first-round
• Thursday, 17 June 2010 – Group...
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