The south africa football association safa has pledged its unqualified support for moroccos bid to host the 2026 world cup. Nationbuilding and the fifa world cup, south africa 2010. South africa 2010 world cup is a musthave program that will keep all the scores and results of the fifa world cup in one lightweight database allowing you to track your favorite teams. There is no need to break fifa world cup regulations concerning. South africa has won the right to host the 2010 world cup finals after holding off the challenge of morocco. The successes and challenges of hosting the 2010 fifa world. Part of the palgrave studies in communication for social change book series pscsc. The last world cup was held in germany in 2006, where italy became the world cup holder. How south africa rigged the 2010 world cup bid trinidad and tobagos former national security minister and former fifa vice president, jack warner this is the story told about south africa s world cup.
Oct 12, 2015 fifa started using a rotational policy after 06 in which each of its continental confederations gets a chance to host a cup. Where does south africa 2010 rank compared to other world. Comments south africa s world cup bid book, the cornerstone of the countrys successful application to host the world cup, is a. How the worlds most popular sport starts and fuels revolutions and keeps dictators in power by. Thousands of hopeful football fans packed into pretorias main square to hear the fifa announcement by live video link. Sa rugby union president mark alexander and ceo jurie roux, along with south. Peter alegi and chris bolsmann are wellknown experts on south african football, and they have assembled an impressive team of local and international. The bid book used by the south african football association to win the rights to host the 2010 fifa world cup has been secreted away from the. Fifa found serious issues with south africas 2010 world. Fifa started using a rotational policy after 06 in which each of its continental confederations gets a chance to host a cup. May 28, 2015 south africa and its football officials stand accused of buying the vote that landed the country the 2010 fifa world cup.
Rand daily mail editor ray hartley for his weekly business book. Some fear that south africa might become the first world cup. The lottery program took place to promote south africans 2010 world cup award. Fifa identified serious issues with south africas 2010 world cup bid two weeks before choosing it as the host nation but did nothing about it, according to a new study, which also says the. Morocco won 2010 world cup vote not south africa as it happened follow full coverage of the latest allegations surrounding footballs governing body fifa as the situation.
World football governing body fifa has awarded the 2010 world cup to south africa the first time the tournament has gone to an african nation. The successes and challenges of hosting the 2010 fifa. May 16, 2004 once shunned by the international sporting community because of its policy of apartheid, south africa yesterday became the first african nation chosen to play host to soccers world cup. Morocco won the vote to host the 2010 world cup that was held five years ago in south africa, according to a report in londons the sunday times, published less than two weeks after the u. The case of cape town, south africa article in soccer and society 143 may 20 with 123 reads how we measure reads. South africa and its football officials stand accused of buying the vote that landed the country the 2010 fifa world cup. May 15, 2004 world football governing body fifa has awarded the 2010 world cup to south africa the first time the tournament has gone to an african nation. Thousands of hopeful football fans packed into pretorias main square to. So, only members of caf are allowed to bid for hosting world cup.
That night could not pass soon enough, knowing that the following day our first team led by nelson. May 30, 2015 fifa identified serious issues with south africas 2010 world cup bid two weeks before choosing it as the host nation but did nothing about it, according to a new study, which also says the. Fifa announcement of record earnings of this years world cup as income is up 50% since last world cup risks angering south africa. On 15 may 2004, the president of the federation of international football associations fifa, joseph sepp blatter, announced that south africa would host the 2010 soccer world cup. Packed with stunning photographs and expert analysis of each team, its star players and its prospects in the finals, this is essential reading for football fans everywhere. The 2010 fifa world cup is about to take place in south africa. South africa wins the 2010 bid to host the soccer world cup. The announcement was made in zurich, where south africa was represented by a delegation. South africa celebrates winning bid for 2010 football. Morocco, not south africa, won 2010 world cup bid, according. Bbc sport football africa world cup nigeria bid for 2010. Jun 22, 2010 fifa profits over south africa at world cup 2010.
Critical reflections on play, patriotism, spectatorship, and space focuses on a remarkable month in the modern history of africa and in the global history of football. Now all eyes are on danny jordaan, who led the bid and hopes to be elected. Irelands rugby world cup bid was on a par with south africa. One of the aims of the bid is to promote and increase africas involvement in the global football economy. Africa was chosen as the host for the 2010 world cup as part of a shortlived rotation policy, abandoned in 2007, to rotate the event among football confederations. The 2010 fifa world cup was the culmination of a qualification process that began in august. Visit the 2010 world cup host cities in south africa that welcomed the fans in june and july, 2010.
Help us to fully restore africas dignity as together we undertake a journey of hope crowned by the 2010 world cup. South africa wins the 2010 bid to host the soccer world cup 15 may 2004 on 15 may 2004, the president of the federation of international football associations fifa, joseph sepp blatter, announced that south africa would host the 2010 soccer world cup. South africas world cup will be first to be held in africa. South africa s world cup will be first to be held in africa. The announcement of the vote by fifa president sepp blatter in zurich was greeted with delight from the south african bid delegation including former president nelson mandela. But the country, the most populous in africa, has now taken the first step towards hosting the tournament. The 2010 fifa world cup in south africa was undoubtedly a great experience for both soccer fans and their south african hosts, and focused unprecedented and favourable media attention on south africa. Jun 11, 2010 south africa 2010 world cup is a musthave program that will keep all the scores and results of the fifa world cup in one lightweight database allowing you to track your favorite teams. Jul 11, 2010 where does south africa 2010 rank compared to other world cups. Whether you plan to be watching the games in a stadium or fan park on the southern tip of africa, or on the screen back home, heres a collection of quick information on the tournament, and the host country, to help enhance your experience. Jan 06, 2003 nigerias sports minister steven akiga said at the world cup in japan that his country wanted to hold the 2010 event. Fifa ruled that the 2010 world cup would go to africa after south africa. Yes, the world cup is over, but the impact of the cup will continue to be felt here in johannesburg, and indeed throughout the rest of the country.
Find out about the attractions, things to do, stadiums and find accommodation in the nine south african cities chosen to host the 2010 fifa world cup. Egypt, morocco, south africa and a joint bid from libya and tunisia. As fifa president sepp blatter gave south africa a nearperfect 9 out of 10 for its hosting of the 2010 fifa world cup, analysts said the spinoffs of improved perceptions abroad could have a longlasting impact not only on south africa and its development but on the continent as a whole. The 32 countries qualified for the world cup first play in groups ah. Jul 21, 2015 englishnat south africa has lost its bid to host the 2006 soccer world cup. If the world cup is granted to south africa, it will generate significant unity.
Critical reflections on play, patriotism, spectatorship, and spacefocuses on a remarkable month in the modern history of africa and in the global history of football. Five african countries appear to be launching bids for the 2010 world cup. Fifa found serious issues with south africas 2010 world cup bid. Fifa profits over south africa at world cup 2010 world. His comments were considered to be more to do with wishful thinking than reality. As the host nation, south africa didnt have to go through the normal qualifying process and is the lowestranked african nation playing this years world cup 90th in the fifa world rankings. Englishnat south africa has lost its bid to host the 2006 soccer world cup.
South africas 2023 rugby world cup bid meets and exceeds every one of world rugbys seven primary bid objectives. In 2010 south africa hosted the fifa soccer world cup. Fifa identified serious issues with south africa s 2010 world cup bid two weeks before choosing it as the host nation but did nothing about it, according to a new study, which also says the. Aug 02, 2010 yes, the world cup is over, but the impact of the cup will continue to be felt here in johannesburg, and indeed throughout the rest of the country. Important dates to remember media groups arrive 25 th april and depart 2 weeks after the final fifa family arrive around 1 st may until 2 weeks after the final teams arrive around 3 rd may gautrain stations in sandton and at or tambo open 27 th may supporters arrive around 6 th june until departure after post tours schools close wednesday 9 th june and reopen tuesday. Where does south africa 2010 rank compared to other world cups. He referred to government and corporate support for the bid and had embarked on a number of marketing programmes to popularise the bid among the people. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Economic consultants like grant thornton 1 and kpmg 2 issued one rosy report after the other prior to, during, and after the 2010 world cup 3. May 15, 2004 south africa has won the right to host the 2010 world cup finals after holding off the challenge of morocco. When considering south africas 2006 south africa narrowly lost to germany for the right to host this world cup and 2010 bid books submitted to fifa. Quoted in bolsmann and brewster, mexico and south africa, 3. Tangible effects of 2010 world cup not equal for all south. May 15, 2004 help us to fully restore africa s dignity as together we undertake a journey of hope crowned by the 2010 world cup.
Morocco, not south africa, won the 2010 world cup bid. Overall executive summary in the opinion of the inspection group, africa is prepared to host the 2010 fifa world cup. South africa celebrates winning bid for 2010 football world cup. The ten stadia used for the monthlong tournament are both. South africas world cup brought the country benefits and burdens.
Ceo of the bid committee, addressed the committee on the 2010 soccer world cup bid. View 2010 fifa world cup, south africa, soccer in africa research papers on academia. Benefits and burdens in postworld cup south africa. Jul 18, 2016 how south africa stole the 2010 world cup. Fifa profits over south africa at world cup 2010 world cup. Fifa found serious issues with south africas 2010 world cup. One of the aims of the bid is to promote and increase africa s involvement in the global football economy. South africa s world cup brought the country benefits and burdens. Please you are advised to file for your claim immediately through our agent in south africa mr. Five african nations placed bids to host the 2010 world cup. Loc means the 2010 fifa world cup organising committee south africa an association incorporated under section 2 i of the companies act, 1973 act no. Have you received an email from the promotion manager, international promotionsprize award department at south african 2010 world cup bid international lottery telling you that your email address won in the second category or something similar, and to contact mr. Tangible effects of 2010 world cup not equal for all south africans looked at holistically, the middle classes would seem to have benefited the most. Jan 02, 2003 five african countries appear to be launching bids for the 2010 world cup.
Sa in the dock for buying 2010 fifa world cup vote the. The successes and challenges of hosting the 2010 fifa world cup. Peter alegi and chris bolsmann are wellknown experts on south african football, and they have assembled an impressive team of local and international journalists, academics, and football experts to reflect. That is, if you can figure it out, in this jumble of colors, photos. Why was bidding for the 2010 fifa world cup only open to. Fifa world cup 2010 south african embassy to the federal. These guarantees are contained in the bid book and are required of any country that wishes to host the world cup. Fifa spokesman andreas herren said monday that unofficially libya, tunisia, morocco, egypt and south africa are in the race. The event took place between 11 june and 11 july 2010 in southafrica. Fifa was quite happy to proceed knowing that south africas bid book proposals were way too optimistic. Inspection group report for the 2010 fifa world cup. Wc 2010 southafrica the world cup was the 19th fifa world cup. South africa would be africas stage and the bid book proclaimed. Once shunned by the international sporting community because of its policy of apartheid, south africa yesterday became the first african nation chosen to play host to.
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