July 8, 2010

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Big name players failed to ignite the FIFA World Cup!

Big name players failed to ignite the FIFA World Cup!

One thing you can be sure of when watching the World Cup is that you are witnessing the greatest players in the world. Some come into the World Cup already household names, while others look to turn the tournament into a showcase for their skills. No matter what the situation, the World Cup is a [...]

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July 7, 2010

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Soccer coach, the thankless job on earth!

Soccer coach, the thankless job on earth!

It goes without saying that results are key to the game of soccer. Attaining a positive result, no matter how you get there, is the most important part of playing. The 11 players on the field at any one time work together to organize, defend, and score goals to secure their team a victory. Perhaps [...]

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July 6, 2010

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Were Messi, Ronaldo and Rooney chasing shadows?

Were Messi, Ronaldo and Rooney chasing shadows?

This World Cup was supposed to belong to Leo Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney. All three players had fantastic seasons with their respective clubs and everyone expected their goals to light up this tournament. They did, after all, combine for 114 goals over the 2009/2010 campaign. However, as the semi-finals loom large here in [...]

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July 1, 2010

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Steve Komphela quits Platinum Stars

Steve Komphela quits Platinum Stars

Platinum Stars FC has announced that head coach Steve Komphela is leaving the club, with immediate effect. Mr Komphela and the club part ways with mutual respect and admiration. Komphela succeeded in attracting a number of young players to join Platinum Stars, and the long term prospects of the club look very good as a [...]

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June 29, 2010

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The top 5 places to watch FIFA World Cup

The top 5 places to watch FIFA World Cup

Guest post by Leah Marin, a communications coordinator for Projector Screens. No matter where you are in the world, there’s one thing everyone is doing between June 11 and July 11; watching the World Cup. Just as it does every four years, the World Cup has brought about a fever that infects every nation across [...]

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June 28, 2010

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Goal-line technology chorus gains momentum

Goal-line technology chorus gains momentum

The truth. We all seek it in life, and consequently, we all seek it in football as well. In life, it is difficult to get the truth. However, in football it should be easy. As easy as implementing a system that already exists. Before arguing the various cases that could help implement justice and clarity [...]

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June 28, 2010

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Soccer fans are here, but will they visit post-world cup?

Soccer fans are here, but will they visit post-world cup?

Guest post by Martin Longreen, a fitness buff and writer for the popular self defence website Hertao. Soccer fans from around the world have arrived in South Africa in droves to witness the world’s greatest sporting event unfold first hand. Tourism has taken a major boost, and the country as a whole has enjoyed sharing [...]

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June 25, 2010

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Is FIFA money hungry or just a bunch of bullies?

Is FIFA money hungry or just a bunch of bullies?

This is a guest post by Diana Tenjes who enjoys writing about the benefits of massage for her website Massage Bed. Despite all the wonderful and positive things that have come out of this World Cup, FIFA and its heavy-handed tactics are not going unnoticed. The world’s football governing body is not hiding the fact [...]

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June 21, 2010

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Didier Drogba calls for action to fight HIV/AIDS

NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) launches a new short film today featuring global football icon Didier Drogba that presents an aspirational glimpse into the future to a world free from the HIV/AIDS pandemic.  This powerful content piece calls on people to join the movement to help eliminate AIDS in Africa. The film is another extension of [...]

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June 21, 2010

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Heads should roll for France farce

The time bomb had been ticking … it was just a matter of time before it exploded. Unfortunately for French football fans, the explosion occurred during the World Cup, the biggest stage of all, and as a result the revolution has been televised. As you probably know by now, on Sunday, France’s players refused to [...]

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June 19, 2010

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Bafana Bafana suffers from premature ejaculation

A take about Bafana Bafana by long time friend Bongani Tshabalala: Premature ejaculation, a guy’s worst nightmare. Now you are probably wondering what that has got to do with the soccer and more specifically Bafana bafana. To me it’s a rare occasion where I get to experience what it’s like to be on both sides [...]

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