An opera singer chosen by Nelson Mandela to perform at the opening ceremony of the World Cup has died died at age 34 of meningitis. Siphiwo Ntshebe, 34, who was to sing the song “Hope” at the ceremony on June 11, died in Port Elizabeth of bacterial meningitis. As a black opera singer – with a repertoire including Mozart,...
The latest edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking was announced on Wednesday which will be the last before the FIFA 2010 World Cup in South Africa. There were no major surprises in the top 10 as Brazil was listed as first, the position which they took off Spain last month. The reigning European champions was listed as second behind Brazil...
David Beckham to miss World Cup 2010 in South Africa after tearing his achilles tendon David Beckham in tears after agony of tearing Achilles tendon David Beckham will miss the World Cup 2010 South Africa after tearing his achilles tendon on his left foot. David Beckham was on the floor in agony due to his injury and was seen by television...
As the 2010 FIFA warns of fake ticket for World Cup 2010 held in South Africa nears, FIFA have announced a stern stance in combating fake tickets. FIFA spokesman Wolfgang Eichler has said “FIFA have gone out of their way to make it as easy as possible to obtain legitimate tickets for the World Cup 2010 in South Africa. However...
Fifa president Joseph Blatter has announced on Wednesday that there will be no 5th referee or any type of video technology used in the World Cup 2010 South Africa. However Joseph Blatter did say that FIFA will be investigating the France captain and Barcelona striker Thierry Henry over the handball incident that directly led to a goal by William...