We waited so long for the Soccer World Cup and now it’s over and Spain are the winners. The World Cup was so much more than I expected: The soccer itself might not always have been the best but everything else was. I’ll remember the World Cup for: 1. The vuvuzela! I decided to embrace…
This morning I woke to news that Paul the German Octopus had chosen Spain to win tonight’s Soccer World Cup semi-final game against Germany! And Paul hasn’t been wrong over the last three weeks or so – not yet anyway. Does that octopus not have anything better to do? At least normal South African programming wasn’t…
One of the most unexpected things for me about the Soccer World Cup is the overseas fans! Many of us expected South Africa to run a decent tournament. We have after all successfully organised rugby and cricket world cups and many other international tournaments. However nothing prepared us for the fans! They’ve brought colour and…
Apparently buoyed by the ‘gees’ shown during Soccer World Cup 2010, there is an initiative to keep the flag flying after the event finishes next Sunday. I heard this on Capetalk/702 Sunday Breakfast. There are plans for: 1. A website, www.flytheflag.co.za and with that probably a Facebook page and Twitter account. 2. Advertising initiatives with…
Not only have the Italians displayed disappointing soccer skills on the field, but they’ve not exactly lived up to expectation in the looks department. Not to me anyway. And Fernando Torrest unfortunately have lost his place on my top 5 list. With his shorter haircut he looks downright ordinary! My new list includes Steven Gerrard…
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