Tickets now on sale, more information at http://www.shine2010.co.za/Community/blogs/goodnews/archive/2010/03/17/tickets-for-fifa-opening-concert-now-on-sale.aspx
I'm booking my tickets now, it should be awesome!
I bought for korea vs portugal,I see alot of the other games have no tickets availble what so ever.Interesting.
Most guys here already have tickets but is anyone else also buying a couple extra?Would liked to have seen the Eng Algeria game but those were all sold out.
Apparently its first come...
According to News24, it looks like a number of games have already sold out:
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Looks like this 3rd phase went really well, I only managed to get 2 tickets to a group game though. Glad I applied in the 1st and 2nd phases though, tickets don't look like they will last much longer. If...
I did a search, and while there are a few threads about specific squads and games, I thought that it would be nice to have a unified thread to talk about the team in the lead up to the WC.
For those that don't know, a squad of local players have been in a training camp in Durban, and played...
The global recession obviously had a terrible effect on the South African motor industry. However, experts say that the World cup later this year will actually improve the state of the entire industry. Read here to find out how:
2010 World Cup might increase the amount of cars for sale in SA
http://observers.france24.com/en/content/20091204-world-cup-fans-risking-theirs-lives
not sure if anyone has seen this, but is this supposed to promote fans from coming to SA for the 2010 World Cup?
We have some good games. From the tickets that I have:
Germany vs Australia
Spain vs Switzerland
Netherlands vs Japan
Portugal vs Brazil - the best
Round 16 1E vs 2F which is likely Netherlands vs Italy/Paraguay.
Thats like the top 5 teams in the world that I would get to watch.
Today in Cape Town, Adidas and FIFA present the Adidas "JABULANI", the Official Match Ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. The "JABULANI", which means "to celebrate" in isiZulu, features a South African inspired design and radically new technology. The new match ball will be available...
Video showing the inside of Mbombela Stadium, one of the coolest stadiums (yes I said it CPT folks) http://www.shine2010.co.za/Community/media/p/56065.aspx
SA has a new logo to market itself to the world, and its beautiful?:confused:
http://www.shine2010.co.za/Community/blogs/goodnews/archive/2009/11/05/new-logo-for-south-africa.aspx
The Education Department has announced that next years South African school’s winter vacation period will be extended to ensure that schools are closed during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. This is to prevent pupil and teacher absenteeism during the matches, as well as lighten the load on the public...
Here is how you can rent out your house during the 2010 World Cup
http://www.shine2010.co.za/Community/blogs/goodnews/archive/2009/08/17/2010-world-cup-accommodation-south-africans-open-their-homes.aspx
Is it better to hold out and rent out your room during the 2010 FIFA World Cup or...
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reading those stories i get the feeling that fifa has managed to trademark "2010" :eek:. i thought numbers and dates could not be trademarked?
example being when media24 tried to sue someone over the use of the number 24, i think i remember the case being thrown out...
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6.5million?
at a push this side cost 80k (at a push) Any 1 see any tenders going out for this or was this straight to someones buddy?
South Africa World Cup 2010... and the shooting's already started
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1192088/South-Africa-World-Cup-2010--shootings-started.html
Ok so the 2009 Coke fest has just sucke.... finished...
(any thoughts on that by the way)
So I'm interested to know what people now expect from the next one? Seems it went from Spectacular (Metallica, Seether, Staind, 30 Seconds to Mars, Korn, Muse) i.e. "Good Music" to something your...
Today is the deadline to apply for your 2010 World Cup ticket in the first sales phase - this is your best chance at getting tickets!
Find out how to apply for tickets here -> http://www.shine2010.co.za/goodnews.php?article_id=240