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Australian visit concludes

The three-day FIFA inspection tour of Australia has come to an end following an inspection of stadiums, hotels, convention centres, as well as the country's infrastructure.

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Blatter thanks UN leader

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has written to Ban Ki-Moon, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, for his presence in South Africa and comments about the success of the tournament.

Political

Blatter adds handprints to Mandela canvas

The FIFA President, Joseph S. Blatter, added his handprints to the Mandela Legacy Canvas in Cape Town on Tuesday.

Cultural

FIFA President saddened by singer's death

Joseph S. Blatter has sent a message of condolence to the family of singer Siphiwo Ntshebe, who was due to perform at the Opening Ceremony of South Africa 2010.

Organisation

President Blatter receives medal from Michelle Bachelet

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter met with former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on Monday.

FIFA Magazine

The August issue of FIFA World celebrates the magic of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.

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2010
11 June - 11 July
FIFA World Cup™ (South Africa)
13 July - 01 August
FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup (Germany)
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"Mandela’s dream realised"

Friday 16 July 2010

“It is the day after Match 64 of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, which was played for the first time on the African continent and specifically South Africa. I have to give a big compliment to South Africa, its people and its government, the latter especially for giving the guarantees needed to stage the FIFA World Cup and for meeting them. I have to thank the LOC, especially Irvin Khoza and Danny Jordaan, as well as all of its workers, volunteers, security staff, hospitality workers. They were great. I also have to pay a big compliment to Africa. They proved that they could organise the FIFA World ...

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