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Mbombela Stadium finally boasts a green, world-class pitch
It has been a rocky road, but Nelspruit’s Mbombela stadium now boasts a lush pitch that will be ready for World Cup action in June.
Speedy Walcott chasing the dream
Improbably taken to Germany 2006 at just 17, jet-heeled Arsenal winger Theo Walcott is yearning for another FIFA World Cup adventure in South Africa.
Walcott vai chegar lá?
Veloz atacante está na corrida por uma vaga no time de Fabio Capello para a África do Sul 2010, naquele que já pode ser o 2º Mundial de sua carreira
Walcott tienta a Capello
Convocado con la selección inglesa cuando ni siquiera había debutado en la Premier, Theo Walcott, ahora un nombre conocido, trata de convencer a Capello con su desempeño en el Arsenal.
Profeta en mi tierra
La ventaja de jugar en casa influye de manera importante en el resultado obtenido en el fútbol. Numerosos expertos han estudiado este fenómeno para FIFA World.
Home truths
This month’s edition of FIFA World takes a closer look at the phenomenon of home advantage and the reasons for this being a factor in football.
Rajevac: Winning is all that matters
Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac talks to FIFA.com about his team’s form, their South Africa 2010 build-up and shaping his stars into a cohesive unit.
Rajevac sólo quiere ganar
El seleccionador de Ghana, Milovan Rajevac, habla con FIFA.com sobre el rendimiento reciente de su equipo, de cómo formar un bloque sólido y de sus preparativos para Sudáfrica 2010.
O que interessa é vencer
Técnico de Gana, Milovan Rajevac, conversou com o FIFA.com e fala sobre a preparação para o Mundial e o desafio de fazer dos astros um grupo coeso
Lehmann no pierde la fe
El ex guardameta de la selección alemana, Jens Lehmann, afirmó ser la solución ideal para el Mundial y dudó de las posibilidades del equipo con los arqueros elegidos por Löw.
South Africa national football team players take part in a training session
South Africa national football team players take part in a training session on March 11, 2010, at Granja Comary in Teresopolis, former Brazil’s team training center, 120 Km northern of Rio de Janeiro, in view of the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa, scheduled from June 11 to July 11. AFP PHOTO/ANTONIO SCORZA
91 days to go
The number 91 is a special one for Diego Maradona who won 91 caps for Argentina and helped La Albiceleste win the 1986 FIFA World Cup™.
Countdown conjures up images of 94
With 94 days to go until the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ kicks off, FIFA.com takes a brief trip back to USA 1994.
Global volunteer search heats up
With local volunteers starting their training this weekend, South African embassies around the world are busy conducting interviews to select 3000 international volunteers that will take part in the World Cup.
Bunjaku: “Suíça quer oitavas”
Atacante do Nuremberg ressalta concorrência no ataque suíço e garante que equipe vai brigar para ir às oitavas-de-final na África do Sul
Sin problemas de lujo
Con 11 goles en 20 partidos, Albert Bunjaku trata de salvar a su equipo, el Núremberg, del descenso en la Bundesliga. Tiene los pies en el suelo, pero sueña con Sudáfrica.
Bunjaku: Plenty to play for
Though hardly a stellar name in European football, Swiss international Albert Bunjakuhas made a real impact in the Bundesliga this term.
Hamšík, cómodo de azul
A sus 22 años, el eslovaco Marek Hamšík tiene méritos de veterano. De azul tanto en su club, el Nápoles, como en la selección, se puede decir que este color le trae suerte.
Tudo azul para Hamsik
Ídolo do Napoli espera levar a Eslováquia a uma boa campanha na África do Sul. Mesmo que isso signifique passar pela Itália na fase de grupos
Blue is the colour for Hamsik
Marek Hamsik is in the form of his life, an undisputed first choice in the light blue of Napoli and a certain starter in the dark blue of Slovakia.
92 days to go
Brazil and Germany have both played 92 matches, the most by any nation, but have played each other only once in the FIFA World Cup: the 2002 Final.
Cape Flats ready for its close-up
Famous for producing footballers, the Cape Flats outside of Cape Town is ready to show the visiting world how the real Capetonians live.
Table Mountain’s World Cup plans
As one of South Africa’s top tourist attractions, Cape Town’s Table Mountain, and the cable car which ferries visitors to the top, has been preparing for the influx of World Cup visitors this year.
Planes sobre la Mesa
El monte Mesa de Ciudad del Cabo, destacado destino turístico de Sudáfrica, se prepara para la Copa Mundial.
O mundo da bola visto de cima
Grande atração da Cidade do Cabo, a Table Mountain pode ser visitada por um teleférico e oferece uma vista incrível do novo Estádio Green Point
Chollima unearth new talent
Korea DPR’s recent win in the AFC Challenge Cup is not only a timely boost ahead of South Africa 2010 but has seemingly unearthed some new talent.
Nuevos valores en los Chollima
El reciente triunfo de la RDP de Corea en la Copa Challenge no sólo ha supuesto una inyección de moral con vistas a Sudáfrica 2010, sino que también ha descubierto nuevos talentos.
Reforço norte-coreano
Recente conquista da Challenge Cup pela Coreia do Norte não só significou um oportuno incentivo antes do Mundial, como revelou novos talentos
Knysna proud World Cup hosts
With the base camps now chosen, the small coastal community of Knysna is gearing up to host the French and Danish teams as they campaign for the FIFA Trophy in just a few months.
Knysna, orgullosa anfitriona
La pequeña localidad costera de Knysna se prepara para recibir a las selecciones de Francia y Dinamarca durante la Copa Mundial de la FIFA. Será el centro de operaciones de ambos.
Knysna, orgulhosa anfitriã da Copa do Mundo
Após definição dos locais que hospedarão as 32 seleções durante a Copa, a pequena cidade costeira se prepara para receber França e Dinamarca
Recomeço antes da Copa
Atacante Gervinho, da Costa do Marfim, fala sobre fase ruim da seleção, lamenta demissão do treinador, mas garante: ‘Fracasso nos fortalecerá’
Examen de conciencia
Gervinho hace un riguroso análisis de la delicada situación de los Elefantes marfileños a menos de 100 días para Sudáfrica 2010: “Enderezaremos el rumbo”, asegura.
Gervinho: We’ll come back stronger
After a disappointing Cup of Nations, one of the rising stars of the Elephants takes a hard look at the side with high expectations for the FIFA World Cup.
Deixe a sua marca em 2010
Você também pode participar da Copa do Mundo da FIFA África do Sul 2010 incentivando sua seleção durante a maior festa do futebol mundial
Deja tu huella en Sudáfrica
Los miembros del Club FIFA.com pueden apoyar de una forma muy especial a las selecciones clasificadas para Sudáfrica. Sólo hace falta pensar en un eslogan con gancho.
Create your way to a Hyundai i10!
Get your thinking caps on, create a slogan for one of the nations qualified for South Africa 2010 and you could win a fantastic prize: a Hyundai i10 car!
Leão ao ataque em África
Liedson está ansioso pela Copa e quer devolver, em golos, o carinho que recebeu em Portugal. Defrontar o Brasil vai ser “muito especial”
Dos holandeses imparables
Astros itinerantes del fútbol holandés, Wesley Sneijder y Arjen Robben dejaron el Real Madrid esta temporada y ahora triunfan en Italia y Alemania, respectivamente.
Felizes e perigosos
Após passagens conturbadas pelo Real Madrid, Robben e Sneijder voltam a brilhar em times diferentes e fazem a alegria do técnico da Holanda
Dutch duo thriving outside Madrid
Many considered leaving Real Madrid a backwards step, but Inter Milan’s Wesley Sneijder and Arjen Robben of Bayern Munich are proving otherwise.
93 days to go
The official attendance for the 1966 FIFA World Cup™ Final was 93,000, although some reports suggest there were as many as 98,000 inside Wembley.
Casillas suma y sigue
El segundo jugador que más veces ha defendido los colores de la selección española quiere seguir haciendo historia. Iker Casillas conversó con FIFA.com de sus próximas metas.
No stopping Captain Casillas
Still just 28 years old, seasoned goalkeeper Iker Casillas is a key figure for Spain as they try to win their first FIFA World Cup in South Africa this summer.
Dominar o país e o mundo
Casillas segue superando marcas na Espanha e não esconde o sonho de vencer tudo em 2010, seja no campeonato do país ou na África do Sul
Nakamura apunta alto
El japonés Shunsuke Nakamura brindó una particular entrevista a FIFA.com sobre su carrera y las opciones de su selección: un trotamundos lleno de anécdotas y talento.
Nakamura: We must fulfil our goals
Shunsuke Nakamura, 31, spoke to FIFA.com about adapting to life in different countries and his aim to drive Japan into the South Africa 2010 semi-finals.
Nakamura: objetivo é a semi
Rodado, japonês fala sobre a carreira e os países por onde passou e revela o ousado objetivo da seleção japonesa na Copa: chegar à semifinal
94 days to go
The USA 1994 FIFA World Cup™ may have been staged in a nation not known for its enthusiasm for the game but it was a huge success globally.
Hurst praises Crouch and Capello
Sir Geoff Hurst has praised Fabio Capello, urged him to make Peter Crouch Wayne Rooney’s strike partner, and discussed England’s hopes of glory.
Coreia do Norte derrotada
Rival de Brasil e Portugal na primeira fase do Mundial perce para Venezuela em Puerto La Cruz, no segundo amistoso entre as equipes nesta semana
95 days to go
There are few football men who are loved universally, regardless of nationality or allegiance, but the late Sir Bobby Robson is one of them.
Côte d’Ivoire reveal Eriksson talks
Côte d’Ivoire have revealed they are in talks with former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson about coaching the team during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Susto para Gana
Lesão nos ligamentos do joelho deve afastar volante Michael Essien do Chelsea pelo restante da temporada. Questão agora é voltar em junho
Klinsmann: Germany can win it
Jurgen Klinsmann has said the uncertainty over Joachim Low’s future as coach will not hinder Germany, who he believes can win South Africa 2010.
96 days to go
FIFA World Cup™ winner Berti Vogts made 96 appearances for West Germany, making him one of the most capped players in his country’s history.
Workshop on security at FIFA
A Workshop on security at the FIFA World 2010 was held and 5 March 2010
Workshop on security at FIFA
A Workshop on security at the FIFA World 2010 was held and 5 March 2010
Workshop on security at FIFA
A Workshop on security at the FIFA World 2010 was held and 5 March 2010
Blatter: “A Copa do Mundo é uma festa”
Leia os principais trechos da entrevista coletiva que encerrou o seminário dedicado à segurança da Copa do Mundo da FIFA 2010, realizado nos dias 4 e 5 de março em Zurique.
Blatter: “La Copa Mundial es una fiesta”
Te ofrecemos unos extractos de la rueda de prensa celebrada en Zúrich tras las dos jornadas de reuniones dedicadas a la seguridad en la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2010, los días 4 y 5 de marzo.
Blatter: The World Cup is a celebration
The two-day FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 security workshop at FIFA HQ in Zurich was followed by a press conference on Friday afternoon.
Cele: South Africa is ready
South Africa’s National Commissioner of Police, Bheki Cele, spoke to FIFA.com following the South Africa 2010 security workshop in Zurich.
Bheki Cele: “Sudáfrica está preparada”
Al final del taller sobre seguridad para la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2010, FIFA.com habló con el Inspector Jefe de la Policía Nacional de Sudáfrica, Bheki Cele.
Cele: “A África do Sul está pronta”
O FIFA.com conversou com o chefe da Polícia Nacional Sul-Africana, Bheko Cele, sobre os preparativos para a competição
A Workshop on security at the FIFA World 2010 was held and 5 March 2010
A Workshop on security at the FIFA World 2010 was held at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, 4 and 5 March 2010.
A Workshop on security at the FIFA World 2010 was held and 5 March 2010
A Workshop on security at the FIFA World 2010 was held at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, 4 and 5 March 2010.
The South African National Commissioner of Police Bheki Cele
The South African National Commissioner of Police Bheki Cele at the Workshop on security at the FIFA World 2010 was held at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, 4 and 5 March 2010.
A Workshop on security at the FIFA World 2010 was held and 5 March 2010
A Workshop on security at the FIFA World 2010 was held at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, 4 and 5 March 2010.
Confidence shown in security plans
The South African Police Service has presented the government’s security plans for the 2010 FIFA World Cup during a two-day workshop in Zurich.
Confiança em Copa segura
FIFA, INTERPOL e as seleções mostram confiança em planos de segurança para a Copa do Mundo durante seminário na sede da FIFA em Zurique
Confianza en el plan de seguridad
La policía sudafricana presentó los planes de seguridad de su Gobierno para la Copa Mundial de la FIFA a los representantes de las fuerzas policiales y jefes de seguridad.
A Workshop on security at the FIFA World 2010 was held and 5 March 2010
A Workshop on security at the FIFA World 2010 was held at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, 4 and 5 March 2010.
A Workshop on security at the FIFA World 2010 was held and 5 March 2010
A Workshop on security at the FIFA World 2010 was held at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, 4 and 5 March 2010.
A Workshop on security at the FIFA World 2010 was held and 5 March 2010
A Workshop on security at the FIFA World 2010 was held at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, 4 and 5 March 2010.
A Workshop on security at the FIFA World 2010 was held and 5 March 2010
A Workshop on security at the FIFA World 2010 was held at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, 4 and 5 March 2010.
A Workshop on security at the FIFA World 2010 was held and 5 March 2010
A Workshop on security at the FIFA World 2010 was held at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, 4 and 5 March 2010.
A Workshop on security at the FIFA World 2010 was held and 5 March 2010
A Workshop on security at the FIFA World 2010 was held at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, 4 and 5 March 2010.
El sueño de un exquisito
Un año después de explotar en la primera división de Argentina, Javier Pastore se luce en el Palermo de Italia y afianza su gran sueño: vestir la camiseta de la selección en Sudáfrica.
Pastore knocking on Diego’s door
A tall, exciting playmaker, Javier Pastore, 20, has shone for Palermo and, having impressed on his Argentina debut, is eager for a trip to South Africa.
Meia-armador de verdade
Nova revelação do futebol argentino, Javier Pastore segue trilhando seu caminho na Europa para convecer Maradona de que pode ir à Copa
Bosingwa to miss FIFA World Cup
Chelsea and Portugal full-back Jose Bosingwa is set to miss the FIFA World Cup after being ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury.
Reunião sobre segurança: entrevista coletiva ao vivo
Representantes dos países se reúnem em Zurique com chefes da polícia sul-africana e o presidente da FIFA. Acompanhe ao vivo às 13h (CET)
Seguridad en Sudáfrica, rueda de prensa en VIVO
FIFA.com retransmitirá en VÍDEO y en VIVO a partir de las 13:00 CET la rueda de prensa posterior a la reunión sobre seguridad en Sudáfrica 2010 que se celebra en Zúrich.
Security Workshop: streaming
FIFA.com will be streaming live coverage of a press conference that will bring down the curtain on a two-day FIFA World Cup security workshop.
Reunião sobre segurança: entrevista coletiva ao vivo
Representantes dos países se reúnem em Zurique com chefes da polícia sul-africana e o presidente da FIFA. Acompanhe ao vivo às 13h (CET)
Rápido da cabeça aos pés
Dono de um QI de 150 e da marca de 11 segundos nos 100 metros, Park Chu-Young combina velocidade, inteligência e um enorme talento
Park, futbolista superdotado
Con un cociente intelectual de 150 y un crono de 11 segundos en 100 metros, el surcoreano Park Chu-Young aúna velocidad e inteligencia. Por si fuera poco, posee un talento futbolístico inmenso.
Park on the right road
Graced with speed, intelligence and natural talent, Korea Republic’s Park Chu-Young has become a pivotal figure for Monaco and his national team.
Coreia do Norte e Venezuela empatam
Mesmo com uma hora e meia de atraso, o amistoso entre Venezuela e Coreia do Norte aconteceu nesta quinta-feira, em San Felipe, e terminou em 1 a 1
97 days to go
Former Brazil striker Ronaldo won 97 caps for his country, including one for the 1998 FIFA World Cup™ Final.
Capello: We’ll be ready
With the England squad due to begin final preparations in mid-May, manager Fabio Capello says he is confident his side will be ready for South Africa 2010.
Low: Germany have work to do
Germany coach Joachim Low said that his side is not yet ready for this summer’s FIFA World Cup after they lost 1-0 to Argentina in a friendly.
Acertando os ponteiros
FIFA.com faz um giro pelas seleções participantes da Copa do Mundo da FIFA África do Sul 2010 depois da bateria de amistosos desta semana
Del Piero’s South Africa dream
Juventus captain Alessandro Del Piero has not given up hope of playing for Italy at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa this summer.
Americans assess Dutch defeat
USA coach Bob Bradley and Co saw the 2-1 friendly loss to the Dutch as a positive experience. We take a closer look at the affair in Amsterdam.
Rehearsals yield mixed results
FIFA.com takes a closer look at the fortunes of 27 of the 32 teams qualified for South Africa 2010 that contested international friendlies this week.
¡Silencio, se trabaja!
La última ronda de amistosos, a 99 días de inicio de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA, constata que los 27 clasificados se hallan aún en fases de preparación muy diferentes.
Parreira calls on domestic stars
Carlos Alberto Parreira has named just two foreign-based players in a 29-man South Africa squad that will head to Brazil and Germany for a training camp.
Miroslav Klose of Germany and Walter Samuel of Argentina battle for the ball
MUNICH, GERMANY – MARCH 03: Miroslav Klose of Germany and Walter Samuel of Argentina battle for the ball during the International Friendly match between Germany and Argentina at the Allianz Arena on March 3, 2010 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Joern Pollex/Bongarts/Getty Images)
Cameroon national football team players pose
Cameroon national football team players pose before their friendly football match Italy vs Cameroon, on March 3, 2010 at Louis II stadium in Monaco. (Top, from L) Sebastien Bassong, Georges Mandjeck, Hamidou Souleymanou, Alexandre Song and Dorge Kouemaha; (bottom from L) : Stephane Mbia, Achille Emana, Nicolas Nkoulou, Benoit Assou Ekotto, Enoh Eyong, and Samuel [...]
Italy’s national football team players pose
Italy’s national football team players pose before their friendly football match Italy vs Cameroon, on March 3, 2010 at Louis II stadium in Monaco. (Top, From L) Giorgio Chiellini, Leonardo Bonucci, Christian Maggio, Daniele De Rossi, Marco Borriello and Federico Marchetti; (Bottom from L) Andrea Pirlo, Fabio Cannavaro, Antonio Di Natale, Domenico Criscito, and Andrea [...]
Petrus Zitha blows on his vuvuzela during the official handover ceremony of the Soccer City Stadium
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – MARCH 3: (SOUTH AFRICA, UAE, BRAZIL OUT) Petrus Zitha blows on his vuvuzela during the official handover ceremony of the Soccer City Stadium on March 3, 2010 in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa. The stadium is earmarked to host both the opening and final matches of the 2010 Soccer World Cup. (Photo [...]
No shame for Domenech
Raymond Domenech has defended his France side after they slumped to another disappointing result last night, losing 2-0 at home to Spain.
O orgulho da união inglesa
Capitão interino Steven Gerrard e o goleiro Robert Green afirmam ao FIFA.com que a virada sobre o Egito como um sinal de coletivo forte da seleção
A South African fan attends the International Friendly match between South Africa and Namibia
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA – MARCH 03: In this handout image provided by the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee for South Africa,, South African fans attend the International Friendly match between South Africa and Namibia at Moses Mabhida Stadium on March 03, 2010 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee [...]
Herbert happy in defeat
New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert has said that he felt many positives had come out of his side’s 2-0 defeat to Mexico in Los Angeles last night.
Ramos dislikes favourites tag
Sergio Ramos has said that Spain would prefer not to be considered FIFA World Cup favourites, but knows that beating France has increased expectations.
View from the top
With the World Cup still a few months away, Durban stadium is already a popular attraction, with Durban residents and visitors alike, taking a trip up the stadiums definitive arch.
Um cenário deslumbrante
A poucos meses do Mundial, Estádio de Durban já é uma atração à parte, recebendo turistas para o tour até o topo do seu oponente e novo arco
Durban, a vista de pájaro
Faltan varios meses para la Copa Mundial de la FIFA y el estadio de Durban se ha convertido en una atracción popular. Residentes y visitantes disfrutan de las vistas desde su majestuoso arco.
Elephants target Hiddink
Côte d’Ivoire’s Jacques Anouma has confirmed that the association have targeted Guus Hiddink as their No1 choice to coach the team in South Africa.
Maradona: We can go all the way
Argentina coach Diego Maradona says his team can lift the 2010 FIFA World Cup if they play to the same level that saw Albiceleste win 1-0 in Germany.
98 days to go
France claimed their first and only FIFA World Cup™ success as they lifted the trophy at the Stade de France in 1998.
Lampard: Let Terry move on now
Frank Lampard said the spirit in the England squad remained strong but hopes there will be no repeat of the boos that greeted deposed skipper John Terry against Egypt at Wembley.
Argentina y España avisan
España y Argentina cosecharon enormes victorias fuera de casa en los amistosos del miércoles, mientras Inglaterra remontó con fuerza su cara a cara con Egipto.
Del Bosque still wants more from Spain
Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque was left wanting more despite seeing his side record their ninth successive win with a 2-0 triumph over France
Maradona’s Argentina outshine Germany
Argentina coach Diego Maradona did much to silence his critics on Wednesday with a 1-0 away win against fellow FIFA World Cup favourites Germany.
Para dar confiança
Argentina, Espanha, Holanda e Inglaterra conseguem resultados expressivos na reta final rumo à Copa. Campeã do Mundo, Itália empata
Teste com sabor a vitória
Portugal venceu a China, por 2-0, em jogo de preparação para o Mundial da África do Sul. Hugo Almeida e João Moutinho marcaram os golos
Portugal’s forward Liedson Muniz (L) vies with China’s Wang Qiang (R) during their friendly match
Portugal’s forward Liedson Muniz (L) vies with China’s Wang Qiang (R) during their friendly football match at Cidade de Coimbra Stadium in Coimbra, central Portugal, on March 3, 2010, in preparation for the upcoming WC2010. AFP PHOTO/ FRANCISCO LEONG
Serbia humble Desert Foxes
Algeria’s preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup suffered a setback after the Desert Foxes suffered a 3-0 home loss against fellow finalists Serbia.
Dutch too good for USA
The Netherlands defeated USA 2-1 in Amsterdam with goals from Dirk Kuyt and Klaas Jan Huntelaar before Carlos Bocanegra grabbed a late consolation.
90 days to go