2010 FIFA World Cup – Eight Things You Need to Know
The countdown to the 2010 World Cup is going faster Steven Pienaar moves when he has his eyes on the opposition goal. And talking about opposition goals – the South African Football Association (Safa) is hoping that the new Jabulani ball will be flying into the net for the Bafana Bafana team many times – in fact, they have offered the South African team a million rand for every goal.
So, what are the eight things you absolutely need to know for the 2010 World Cup? Well we spoke to a few people and gathered some opinions, bits, pieces, and links and here they are :
2010 FIFA World Cup – Eight Things You Need to Know
1. You're going to have an awesome time!
2. 2010 World Cup Match Schedule – You need to know what matches are being played where and what time. Even if you do not have tickets, there are going to be amazing fan parks in some of the host cities so join in the unifying spirit of the World Cup with other fans of the beautiful game.
3. Know the teams. These are the 32 qualifying teams. It has taken four years to get to this one month where they will play each other for the greatest sports trophy in the world. Know where all the teams come from. Place them on the world map.
4. You are in South Africa – so you had better learn to Diski Dance. This is not something one can explain – it is something you do. It is an African dance using soccer-like moves. We have the moves in printed format and also a few videos to make sure everyone knows it.
5. If you are South African, you’d better make sure you know the national anthem – the whole one. You can try it Fred Hatman's way How to teach your old man to sing the national anthem or just listen to this and sing along a few times – here it is
6. You need to know how to blow the Vuvuzela! The Vuvuzela has come under a lot of criticism and the only way to overcome it is to get one yourself, surrender to the spirit of African soccer, and get into the vibe.
7. You will want to know something about the World Cup Stadia. Each stadium has its own website, but we have found an article that gives a good round up of the World Cup Venues and links to all the stadia.
8. If you are a visitor, you need to know that we have been waiting for this moment for so many years. South Africa is a soccer crazy country. Most of the soccer fans are good, decent, hardworking people who are loyal supporters of their clubs and are “armchair experts.” You may be amazed at how much they know about international soccer and how keep they are to talk soccer with you over a beer. Make some friends; isn’t that what the World Cup is also about – soccer lovers getting together.
