OTL:Project 2010

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US Soccer launched a bold initiative in 1998, “Project 2010,” hoping to place the men’s national soccer team in position to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup in just 12 years time. Julie Foudy examined the impetus, the components, and the reality of Project 2010. How close will the USA team get to this goal?

Match Locations - 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa

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JOHANNESBURG

NELSPRUIT

POLOKWANE

PRETORIA

RUSTENBURG

BLOEMFONTEIN

CAPE TOWN

DURBAN

PORT ELIZABETH

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Learn about World Cup’s 9 S. African host cities

FIFA: Semifinals, Final of World Cup sold out

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Fri Apr 16, 7:04 pm ET

JOHANNESBURG – Some 130,000 World Cup tickets have been sold in the first 36 hours of the final phase, and the semifinals and final are sold out.

FIFA announced Friday that 29 of the 64 matches are sold out. That includes all games in the coastal cities of Cape Town and Durban.

“We are very pleased with the interest and [...]

500,000 World Cup tickets unsold, but some matches sold out

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AP is reporting that World Cup organizers say 500,000 tickets are unsold and fear “tragic” empty stadiums at soccer’s showcase event.

FIFA says Friday (Apr 9) the tickets would go on sale to the general public in South Africa on April 15. Organizers have less than two months to sell nearly a quarter of the tournament’s total [...]

Brazil's expected route to the finals

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Brazil holds the number 2 rank in the FIFA/Coco-Cola World ranking and is expected to top Group ‘G’. They are expected to take the green (see below) route in their quest for the 2010 title. If they end up as the second highest point holding team in group G they will take the blue [...]

World Cup Group Matches that are in greater demand

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If the FIFA Business Seat ticket prices are any indications of the popularity of matches during the world cup then the South Africa – Mexico match in Johannesburg (soccer city stadium), England – USA match in Rustenburg, Germany – Australia match in Durban, Brazil – Ivory Coast match in Johannesburg (soccer city stadium), the Cameroon [...]

Popular World Cup matches

World Cup match are in great demand. In general all the Cape Town matches and Rustenburg matches seem to be greater demand than the matches at other [...]

South Africa - Travel Tips

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Are you prepared for the World Cup, South Africa trip ?

These practical details for the World Cup bound international traveler will help you get acquainted with the country you will be visiting and help simplify your packing and offer insight.

Full details at Practical and General South Africa Information for the World Cup bound Soccer fan.

World Cup Travel Packages for YPOs & WPOs

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World Cup 2010 Packages for YPO & WPO members.

There are 30 departures to choose from based upon how early or late in the competition you’d like to travel. All packages include the finest Wildlife Safari experiences available in Southern Africa. All our departures are limited to 8 couples or 16 total when bringing along family. [...]

Cape Town is beautiful

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Things ‘to do’ and ’see’ in Cape Town.

 

The Fairest Cape Cape Town History, Politics & What’s Next Robben Island The World’s Largest Floral Kingdom, Kirstenbosch Cape Town’s Wine Country Shark Diving Heli-Touring – Southern Cape area Hike Table Mountain Cape Town Shopping Trip Life in the Tourships Cape Town – Home Hospitality Art in South [...]