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Valcke: Legacy is supporting South African football

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 09:06:00 GMT

FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke and the Chairman of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Legacy Trust Danny Jordaan spoke about the ongoing support that South Africa 2010 is bringing to football development in the country.

2010 FIFA World Cup Legacy Trust presents first beneficiaries

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:51:00 GMT

Following a four-month public application phase, the board of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Legacy Trust under chairman Danny Jordaan has approved the first 973 beneficiaries for a total amount of ZAR 56 million.

Bafana Bafana realise the dream

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 08:24:00 GMT

FIFA.com recalls how a Phil Masinga piledriver in their final qualifier against Congo in 1997 clinched South Africa a place at their first FIFA World Cup and put soccer firmly en route to becoming the mega-sport it is today in the country.

Blatter salutes Mandela on 94th birthday

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:44:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has written to Nelson Mandela to send him his best wishes as he turns 94 and praise the former anti-apartheid activist for his role in South Africa's hosting of a memorable FIFA World Cup.

Inaugural board meeting kicks off 2010 Legacy Trust

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:20:00 GMT

Following today’s inaugural board meeting at SAFA House in Johannesburg, the 2010 FIFA World Cup Legacy Trust is now in operation.

Stadiums legacy boosting South Africa

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:27:00 GMT

Derided as 'white elephants' by their critics, the impressive stadiums built last year's FIFA World Cup continue to pay dividends for South Africa, as FIFA.com reveals.

Cape Town Green Goal 2010 Legacy Report released

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:38:00 GMT

A year after the final whistle blew on the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, host city Cape Town’s award-winning environmental programme, Green Goal 2010, is in the spotlight again.

What are your memories of South Africa 2010?

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 02:26:00 GMT

A year after the tournament began, FIFA.com wants to know your favourite memories from the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ in South Africa.

Muller named Hyundai Best Young Player

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:52:00 GMT

Thomas Muller, the Germany and Bayern Munich star who was voted as the Hyundai Best Young Player of South Africa 2010 received his award in a ceremony in Munich today.

Media vote FIFA World Cup as Best Press Facility of 2010

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:14:00 GMT

The FIFA World Cup has been voted as having the Best Press Facility of 2010 in an online poll conducted by the International Sports Press Association.

Relive 2010, win a Kia Soul

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 01:42:00 GMT

The FIFA.com Club is kicking off the new year in style with a 30-day flashback quiz contest. Don't miss out.

400 clubs to receive share of 2010 FIFA World Cup benefits

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 13:39:00 GMT

FIFA is pleased to announce that 400 clubs affiliated from 55 Member Associations around the globe are set to obtain a share of the benefits from the successful staging of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™.

Golden awards for top FIFA World Cup Trio

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:43:00 GMT

At the adidas World of Sports ceremony on Tuesday, Diego Forlan, Thomas Muller and Iker Casillas received their trophies for the individual awards they won at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™.

Blatter: Spirit of the World Cup will live on

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:46:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter and South African President Jacob Zuma were all smiles at a press conference following the final board meeting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee in Johannesburg.

Study reveals tourism impact in South Africa

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:28:00 GMT

A new study found that of the 300,000 plus that visited South Africa during the FIFA World Cup, 90 per cent would consider visiting again in the future and nearly all were willing to recommend the country to their friends and relatives.

Uruguay inspired by survivor’s tale

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:09:00 GMT

FIFA.com reports on how La Celeste's stirring run to the semi-finals at South Africa 2010 owed a debt to the motivational work of a celebrated air-crash survivor.

Paul the 'psychic' octopus dies

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 12:08:00 GMT

FIFA World Cup sensation Paul the octopus, who predicted the correct outcome of eight tournament matches, has died his aquarium in Germany announced today.

Valcke: South Africa set a new benchmark

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 17:19:00 GMT

FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke was among the speakers at a media conference which followed the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee board meeting in Johannesburg today.

South Africa’s FIFA World Cup – a success at home and abroad

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 08:59:00 GMT

A number of post-FIFA World Cup surveys carried out by FIFA have proven that both South Africans and visitors to the country consider the tournament an overwhelming success.

Presidential letters stress legacy

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:48:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter and Jacob Zuma, the President of the Republic of South Africa, have highlighted the FIFA World Cup's positive impact in a warm exchange of letters.

Ten to watch for 2014

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:52:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a closer look at some of the hottest young properties unearthed at the recently concluded FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

South Africa 2010's unlikeliest star

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:41:00 GMT

Never out of the news, Paul the octopus held the FIFA World Cup's only 100 per cent record and has become one of the tournament's most sought-after stars.

Domingo: Proud to be Spanish

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:35:00 GMT

Amid the feverish post-match celebrations of Spain's 1-0 win over the Netherlands, world famous operatic tenor Placido Domingo made time for an exclusive chat with FIFA.com.

Non-stop action in South America

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:05:00 GMT

South American football has resumed business, with the countdown to Brazil 2014 already under way and plenty of activity on the domestic and international scenes.

The Old Continent gears up

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:44:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a look at the European continent, as many countries count down to the start of their new seasons and international coaches look to wipe the slate clean.

Beckham: I don't want to manage

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:25:00 GMT

David Beckham has revealed he has no ambition of becoming a manager. The 35-year-old has also discussed his recovery from injury and England's failure in South Africa.

The FIFA World Cup in pictures and videos

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:18:00 GMT

What better way to relive the 2010 FIFA World Cup thank to take a few moments flicking through our hundreds of exclusive photos and videos from the month-long tournament?

South Africa 2010: The Interviews

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:02:00 GMT

During the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, some of the tournament's biggest names spoke to FIFA.com. Here, we look back at a selection of what they had to say.

Iniesta: I never lost faith

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:41:00 GMT

Andres Iniesta spoke at a press conference on Tuesday where he talked about how it felt to score the goal that made him a national hero.

Defeated Dutch honoured at home

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:59:00 GMT

Disappointment turned to celebration in Amsterdam on Tuesday as some 500,000 Dutch fans turned out to honour the FIFA World Cup runners-up.

Missed chance haunts Robben

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:55:00 GMT

Netherlands forward Arjen Robben has admitted he is being haunted by thoughts of his 2010 FIFA World Cup Final™ miss.

FIFA.com attracts over a quarter of a billion visits as the world engages online with the 2010 FIFA World Cup™

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:28:00 GMT

Multimedia platforms proved central to fans' enjoyment of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ as FIFA successfully delivered a range of complementary digital experiences to football enthusiasts around the world.

South Africa festival paves way for Brazil 'festa'

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

As the curtain came down on the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, anticipation levels were already beginning to build for Brazil 2014.

South Africa 2010 in numbers

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:36:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a look through the statistics that matter, including records broken and top performers, in our look back at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.

Liverpool play down Torres injury

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:21:00 GMT

Liverpool are hopeful that the groin injury suffered by Spanish striker Fernando Torres in Sunday's FIFA World Cup final is not as serious as was first feared.

Herbert to remain in New Zealand

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:01:00 GMT

Ricki Herbert has turned his back on lucrative club offers from Europe, Asia and Africa to extend his contract with the Wellington Phoenix until the end of the 2012/13 A-League season.

A tournament of firsts

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 03:13:00 GMT

South Africa 2010 was bursting with unprecedented events in a whole range of areas, from team results to player landmarks. FIFA.com now takes you through a full list of firsts.

Spain greets World Cup heroes

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:33:00 GMT

Spain's FIFA World Cup winners enjoyed a heroes' reception as jubilant supporters took to the streets of Madrid to welcome home the team.

Adams: Better than 2006!

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:50:00 GMT

Bryan Adams has told FIFA.com that his experience in Soccer City for the Final between Spain and the Netherlands was a more enjoyable experience than the Italy-France encounter four years ago.

Pride for Africa as Spain strike gold

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:16:00 GMT

The 19th FIFA World Cup ended with a first triumph for Spain but the host nation had equal reason to celebrate. FIFA.com reviews South Africa 2010.

Fun and frolics in the dressing room

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:55:00 GMT

FIFA.com had special behind-the-scenes access in the Spain dressing room after their 1-0 win over the Netherlands which secured their first-ever FIFA World Cup™. Find out what happened.

Global praise for Spanish champions

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:41:00 GMT

Spain earned respect and praise from the global media on Monday after winning their first FIFA World Cup™ with a victory over the Netherlands in South Africa.

Muller: Award win is incredible

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:17:00 GMT

Germany's Thomas Muller admits he never believed he would win the adidas Golden Boot before the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ began.

Forlan proves his class on greatest stage

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:54:00 GMT

South Africa 2010 has seen Uruguay striker Diego Forlan prove doubters in England wrong after his disappointing stint at Manchester United several years ago.

South Africa wins hearts

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:49:00 GMT

After quieting all of the naysayers, South Africa is ready to use the 2010 FIFA World Cup as a springboard to even greater achievement in the future.

Hard work pays off for Spain

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:27:00 GMT

Spain rewrote their FIFA World Cup history in South Africa, putting past disappointments behind them to claim the crown. FIFA.com reviews their winning campaign.

Dutch 'still proud' despite the pain

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:06:00 GMT

FIFA World Cup runners-up Netherlands will receive the acclaim of their countrymen on a canal tour of Amsterdam on Tuesday and they have every reason to feel proud.

Blatter: Mandela’s dream realised

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:02:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has praised South Africa, it's people and former President Nelson Mandela at the post-FIFA World Cup™ press conference at the Sandton Convention Centre.

'Crowning glory' for Spain's dazzling generation

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:27:00 GMT

Spanish newspapers on Monday hailed the country's victory in the FIFA World Cup™ as the crowning glory for a nation which has developed an insatiable appetite for sporting success.

Ramos crowned as La Roja conquer

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:05:00 GMT

Sergio Ramos has topped the Castrol Index at the end of a FIFA World Cup in which Spain's outstanding defence provided the foundation for a first-ever world title.

Dutch press sad but proud after defeat

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:01:00 GMT

The Dutch press expressed disappointment and sadness on Monday after the Netherlands' 1-0 FIFA World Cup Final loss to Spain, but paid tribute to the national team that fought "like lions".