South Africa leave out Morris due to attitude
ReutersDefender Nasief Morris has been left out of South Africa's squad for this month's Confederations Cup because of his poor attitude.
Story | Conversation | June 04, 2009Bafana Bafana prepare for dry run
Don Peters, in South AfricaDon Peters on how South Africa are shaping up for Confederations Cup - the dry run for the World Cup.
Story | Conversation | May 11, 2009World Cup ticket sellers hope to beat recession
ReutersFIFA is it can buck the global recession by selling out every match for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Story | Conversation | February 18, 2009Weak currency costs World Cup hosts more
ReutersSouth Africa will finish building all 10 stadiums for the 2010 World Cup on time although the cost will be higher than forecast due in part to a weaker rand, a senior official said on Wednesday.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2008McCarthy hits out at South Africa soccer chiefs
South Africa striker Benni McCarthy has lambasted his country's football administrators, blaming them for the national team's demise on the world stage.
Story | Conversation | August 01, 2008FIFA exploring 3 alternate 2010 World Cup hosts
Associated PressFIFA president Sepp Blatter has spoken to three countries about hosting the 2010 World Cup if a natural catastrophe forces it away from South Africa.
Story | Conversation | July 09, 2008SAFA hope violence won't hurt World Cup
Deadly attacks on foreigners in South African townships may hurt the country's bid to host a successful 2010 soccer World Cup, the South African Football Association's (SAFA) chief executive said on Tuesday.
Story | Conversation | May 20, 2008Parreira future to be decided on Monday
Carlos Alberto Parreira's uncertain future as South Africa coach will be made clear on Monday, the country's soccer federation said.
Story | Conversation | April 19, 2008Hush: Bafana keen to return to former glories
Andrew HushFormer Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira holds the key to South Africa's chances of success, says Andrew Hush.
Story | Conversation | January 15, 2008South Africans struggling with 2010 stadia
World Cup organisers have admitted that the deadline for completing two of the five stadia being built for the 2010 finals in South Africa is 'very, very tight'.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2007Cop injured at 2010 stadium strike riot
A South African police officer was injured on Wednesday during a wildcat strike at a soccer stadium work site, raising fears that labour disputes could disrupt the nation's preparations to host the 2010 World Cup.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 2007Blatter reassures South Africa over World Cup
FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Wednesday he was certain the 2010 World Cup would go ahead as planned in South Africa even though soccer's governing body had made contingency plans for a last-minute switch.
Story | Conversation | May 02, 2007Visa problems for S.Africa soccer coach Parreira
Annointed the would-be saviour of South Africa's hapless national soccer team, Brazilian coach Carlos Parreira has learned he is a mere mortal in the eyes of the nation's immigration department.
Story | Conversation | February 12, 2007South Africa dismisses World Cup concerns
South Africa on Wednesday dismissed concerns it had fallen behind in 2010 World Cup preparations, saying it had made headway in modernising stadiums and making the streets safe for visitors.
Story | Conversation | December 13, 2006South Africa to train 35,000 new police for World Cup
South Africa plans to expand its police force by some 35,000 ahead of the 2010 soccer World Cup, conscious that high levels of crime could deter fans or mar the tournament.
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