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Feel it, its finally here! |
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Friday, 11 June 2010 17:41 |
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Johannesburg, South Africa. The 2010 World Cup in South Africa got under way with a spectacular and vibrant opening ceremony at the 94,000-capacity Soccer City in Johannesburg.
The ceremony was followed by the first game of the tournament between the hosts and Mexico, which ended 1-1.
Africa is staging the World Cup for the first time, with 32 nations competing in 64 games until the final on 11 July.
Nelson Mandela was due to attend the opening ceremony but withdrew following the death of his great-granddaughter.
Zenani Mandela, 13, died in a car crash when travelling home from the pre-World Cup concert in Johannesburg on Thursday.
She was one of the 91-year-old anti-apartheid icon's nine great-grandchildren.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation released a statement saying it would be "inappropriate" for Mandela, a former South African president, to be at the opening ceremony.
"We are sure that South Africans and people all over the world will stand in solidarity with Mr Mandela and his family in the aftermath of this tragedy," added the statement.
"We continue to believe that the World Cup is a momentous and historic occasion for South Africa and the continent and we are certain it will be a huge success." |
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Ronaldo completes £80m Real move |
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Thursday, 02 July 2009 13:45 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo has completed his world record £80m move from Manchester United to Real Madrid after agreeing a six-year deal. |
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Beckham warned over fans' anger |
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Thursday, 02 July 2009 13:08 |
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The president of the United States Soccer Federation has warned David Beckham to expect a hostile reception when he returns to LA Galaxy. |
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Wednesday, 15 April 2009 00:49 |
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CAPS United……..2
Dynamos………….0 Nyasha Mushekwi struck a memorable brace as CAPS United overcame old enemy Dynamos at Rufaro on Easter Monday. |
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Monos torn apart by rampant Rovers |
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Wednesday, 15 April 2009 00:39 |
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Bantu Rovers.….4
Monomotapa.….1 Rampant Bantu Rovers ripped Monomotapa apart on their way to a first league win on Good Friday.
The win which followed two defeats and a draw in their debut season had condemned Rovers to the bottom of the 16-team league ahead of the visit of the champions at Barbourfields.
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Ex-Zim player Flower expected to land England role |
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Wednesday, 15 April 2009 00:35 |
Andy Flower is expected to be revealed as England's new director of cricket at Lord's on Wednesday.
Zimbabwean Flower made a worthy impression as stand-in coach during the 11-week tour of the Caribbean despite the unexpected defeat to West Indies in the Test series.
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Benjani sees German specialists over thigh injury |
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Sunday, 18 January 2009 11:13 |
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Benjani Mwaruwari has flown to Germany to see specialist doctors over his troublesome thigh injury. The Manchester City and Zimbabwe striker pulled a thigh muscle in a league match at West Brom on December 21. He was kept out of City’s first 12 games on the season by the same injury. |
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Warriors make perfect start under Chidzambwa |
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Wednesday, 03 December 2008 20:48 |
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South Africa…..0
Zimbabwe……..1 CLEMENCE Matawu struck midway through the first half as Sunday Chidzambwa’s second dance with the Zimbabwe national soccer team got off to a good start. |
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Ronaldo scoops best player award |
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Wednesday, 03 December 2008 20:45 |
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Ronaldo scored his 42nd goal of the season in the Champions League final
Cristiano Ronaldo has won the prestigious Ballon d'Or trophy awarded by France Football magazine. |
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Wednesday, 03 December 2008 20:43 |
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Two goals from Burnley midfielder Kevin McDonald sent Arsenal's young side crashing out of the Carling Cup. |
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