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Follow the World Cup through FIFA and Google

By Stuart Alderson-Smith As the 2010 FIFA World Cup progresses, FIFA and Google have announced an ingenious collaboration encompassing a number of useful and handy gadgets and tricks to keep soccer fans well-informed. Real-time Chrome extension A new...

Published 15 Jun 2010 10:47 by Shine2010

Filed under: Twitter, FIFA world cup, Google, Searches
FIFA World Cup Trophy welcomed by Nelson Mandela

On 15 May 2004 the long walk to the 2010 FIFA World Cup started with Nelson Mandela lifting the FIFA World Cup in Zurich. With tears of joy in his eyes, he proclaimed that he felt 'like a boy of 15' on the day South Africa was awarded the right...

Published 6 May 2010 16:49 by Shine2010

Filed under: FIFA world cup, Mandela, Nelson, Trophy
EA 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa in stores 7 May

The chance for everyone to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup became a reality today after Electronic Arts announced that EA Sports 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa will be in stores on 7 May throughout South Africa with eight new celebrations for the PlayStation...

Published 3 May 2010 10:09 by Shine2010

Filed under: FIFA, FIFA world cup, EA, Electronic Arts, videogame
“World Cup not a cash cow”, says sports economist

Written by Stuart Alderson-Smith One item that has become irrevocably tied to the FIFA World Cup is that of big money being made both during and after the tournament. Anyone following the daily news articles and reports in South Africa will find it apparent...

Published 18 Dec 2009 12:26 by Shine2010

Filed under: South Africa, FIFA world cup, Money, Cash
Draw ignites FIFA World Cup fever

The 32 teams participating at next year's FIFA World Cup finals discovered their fate this evening when the Final Draw for South Africa 2010 took place in Cape Town. An estimated global television audience of 200 million joined the 2,000 invited guests...

Published 4 Dec 2009 23:56 by Shine2010

Filed under: TV, FIFA world cup, final draw, H, E, A, Group, D, F, G, C, B
This is Africa’s World Cup – Not Santana’s

By Riaz There’s been enough said and written about getting behind our national team despite poor recent results. Notwithstanding a brave showing against some of the world’s best during the Confederations Cup, Bafana Bafana’s “recent”...

Published 11 Oct 2009 11:12 by Shine2010

Filed under: South Africa, soccer, 2010 FIFA world Cup, FIFA world cup, 2010 Foozi Blogger Challenge
Spain will be back in 2010

By Arno Dolz Spain will be returning to South Africa next year after qualifying for the FIFA World Cup . OC CEO Dr Danny Jordaan said: “The champions of Europe will excite many football fans with their exciting brand of football during the World...

Published 10 Sep 2009 12:42 by Shine2010

Filed under: 2010 World Cup, 2010, South Africa, Spain, 2010 FIFA world Cup, FIFA world cup, 2010 qualifying, La Fúria Roja, Spanish football team
Paraguay become second South American team to qualify for 2010

By Arno Dolz Paraguay have become the second team from South America to qualify for the FIFA World Cup next year. “ Paraguay has been one of the most consistent teams in the qualifiers,” said OC CEO Dr Danny Jordaan. “It is no surprise...

Published 10 Sep 2009 11:02 by Shine2010

Filed under: 2010 World Cup, 2010, 2010 FIFA world Cup, FIFA world cup, Copa America, South American, World Cup finals, Paraguay
Green Point Stadium glass roof on its way up

Another major milestone in the build-up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup has been reached with the start of the raising of the cables that will support the 4500 ton Green Point Stadium glass roof. In a process likened to the tightening of the spokes of a bicycle...

Published 10 Feb 2009 16:02 by Shine2010

Filed under: 2010, World Cup, Cape Town, green point stadium, FIFA world cup, City of Cape Town
Greenpoint stadium operator chosen

A consortium consisting of South Africa's Sail Group and French-based Stade de France has been awarded the service contract to operate Cape Town's Greenpoint Stadium and ensure that it remains a sustainable multi-purpose venue after the 2010 FIFA...

Published 23 Dec 2008 10:24 by Shine2010

Filed under: 2010 World Cup, green point stadium, 2010 Soccer World Cup, FIFA world cup, 2010 world cup stadium, World Cup soccer
Alive & kicking up a storm

South Africa is eagerly awaiting the 2010 FIFA World Cup. From the private and public sectors right down to individuals, everyone is getting involved. Now Alive & Kicking, a non-profit UK-based organisation that operates in South Africa, Kenya and...

Published 23 Dec 2008 9:22 by Shine2010

Filed under: World Cup, FIFA world cup, World Cup soccer, 2010 FIFA, soccer balls, world cup balls, sponsors
2008 - a good year for 2010

It’s the time of the year for the media to draw up lists – the best, the worst, the biggest – and here at Shine 2010 we’re no different. In what was a tumultuous twelve months, marked by a global economic crisis, power shortages...

Published 23 Dec 2008 9:13 by Shine2010

Filed under: 2010 World Cup, orlando stadium, FIFA world cup, World Cup soccer, SA economy
World Cup will attract investment, but obstacles remain

Crime, political uncertainty and confusion around black economic empowerment (BEE) regulations are the main obstacles to European companies investing in South Africa. This is according to Douwe Mateman, project manager at the South African – Netherlands...

Published 17 Dec 2008 5:00 by Shine2010

Filed under: 2010, South Africa, soccer, football, 2010 Soccer World Cup, FIFA world cup, 2010 Crime, BEE, 2010 Investment, South African business investment, Black Economic Empowerment, 2010 Security, SANEC
Green revolution takes root in Jozi

Johannesburg is undergoing a green revolution of a scale that has not been seen in South Africa, and that aims to turn the city’s dustbowls into lush corridors. This is according to Johannesburg City Parks spokesperson Jenny Moodley, who told Shine...

Published 15 Dec 2008 12:50 by Shine2010

Filed under: 2010 World Cup, 2010, World Cup, Johannesburg, Gauteng, FIFA world cup, Johannesburg City Parks, SA tourism, Green, South African World Cup, Johannesburg', Johannesburg 2010 plans, SA going green
2010 accommodation not in short supply

Shine 2010 met with Kesavan Naicker, ACSA project manager, who shed light on the various construction developments at the airport. Kesavan took us through the new central terminal building which connects the international and domestic sections of the...

Published 9 Dec 2008 9:17 by Shine2010

Filed under: 2010 World Cup, 2010, South Africa, soccer, football, Africa, FIFA world cup, South African, OR Tambo, South African Transportation., South Africa infrastructure, transportation, ORTIA, Oliver Tambo International Airport, World Cup South Africa, Johannesburg International Airport

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