On July 15th FSN interviewed Sacha Kljestan.
Highlights include:
• Playing over seas in South Africa.
• South Africa’s readiness for 2010 World Cup.
• Chivas USA’s 2nd half chances.
• Beckham’s impact on the league.
• Hanging out with Dwight Howard and Venus Williams – view photos!
• EA’s FIFA Soccer 10 features.
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Planning on taking a South African safari during your time at the 2010 World Cup? Better plan ahead!
South Africa is gearing up to attract over 10-million tourists during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The tourism board is telling tourist to begin bookings at its national parks a year ahead of the World Cup in order to ensure visitors easy access.
San Parks, which manages 21 national parks across the country, opened bookings for June and July next year to enable tourists who want to be accommodated in any of South Africa’s world-renowned national parks to plan ahead and avoid being locked out due to high demand.
If you plan on going on safari between games South Africa is the place to be – it has five major safari regions and boasts some of the best lodges and wildlife viewing on the continent.
From all that I’ve heard Kruger National Park is the best of the bunch and it is easily accessible from most 2010 World Cup locations – check out this site for more information on how to book a safari at Kruger National Park.
After the jump check out “The Battle of Kruger,” one of the most popular YouTube videos of all-time and a look at what you might expect while on safari. Continue reading
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Akon, who lived in Senegal until he was 15-years-old, has confirmed his involvement in 2010 FIFA World Cup soundtrack project.
“I’m going to South Africa for a meeting about the 2010 World Cup. I’m the official music coordinator. It means I’ll produce the official World Cup song and I’ll oversee all the official music,” the R&B singer revealed in an interview with The London Paper this week.
Read all about Akon’s involvement with the 2010 World Cup then watch this video that landed the rapper in hot water a few years back for simulating sex on a 14-year-old girl while onstage.
• What The Cape Town Stadium Will Look Like (read…)
• More US Reporters Questioning The Safetly of SA (read…)
• Looming Union Strike Will Affect Stadium Construction (read…)
• Japan Seeking World Cup Friendlies (read…)
• Official Durban 2010 Website Launched (read…)
• The Gautrain Tunnel Is Nearly Complete (read…)
When David Beckham came to L.A. he was supposed to push MLS to new heights. Instead he failed as a leader and alienated his most important teammate. Read this article from the upcoming July 6th issue of Sports Illustrated that goes inside the failed Beckham experiment.
And while you’re at it check out “David Beckham Through The Years,” 18 photos of Beckham from his rise in 1992 through the present.
Abbey Clancy Was Added To Our WAG Power Rank Database
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Watch Rwanda vs Egypt World Cup Qualifier Online
On July 5th Rwanda’s Amavubi Stars will play a do-or-die match against the the Egypt Pharaohs in the Group C qualifier for the 2010 World Cup. Even though this is going to be an important match don’t plan on being about to watch it on US television. 1,500 channels on DirectTV and they won’t be covering the game – burn! Fear not though because Sports View Today tells us how you can still easily watch Rwanda vs Egypt 2010 FIFA World Cup Online!
Gago Gives It Up For Kaka
Kaka was introduced to at least 50,000 Real Madrid fans at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Tuesday wearing Fernando Gago’s No. 8 shirt. The Argentina midfielder wore the number for the past two seasons but was more than happy to cede his number to the recent €65 million ($92 million) acquisition. Gago sounds like he is a good sport…and also knows his role on the team.
The Great Debate: Is Team USA Important In America?
After reading a satirical article by The Onion regarding the US National team, JustFootball.com begs the question, “Does mainstream America still hate soccer? If so, why?”
While The Bleacher Report tells us that the heart and ruggedness displayed by the national team in the Confederation Cup makes this the most important team in US soccer history.
Top 10 Goals on the 2009 Confederations Cup
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