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South Africans gather at Sandton City mall in Johannesburg, South Africa, Tuesday, March 2, 2010, to celebrate 100-days before the start of the World Cup Soccer tournament. South Africans proudly declared themselves nearly ready Tuesday, 100 days before they host football's World Cup. At a ceremony marking the achievement Tuesday in the port city of Durban, main organizer Danny Jordaan said: "As South Africans we have encountered a lot of skepticism but today, as we celebrate this milestone, we can confidently say to the World that we will be ready." Johannesburg
The FIFA World Cup trophy is on display during a world tour in St. Petersburg, Russia, Friday, March 19, 2010. The Trophy is making an 86,304 mile global tour taking in 83 countries, in the lead up to the finals of the tournament in South Africa. Created by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974 the World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup. FIFA World Cup
LUANDA, ANGOLA - JANUARY 28: Anthony Annan of Ghana (L) and Obinna Nsofor of Nigeria compete during the Africa Cup of Nations semi final match between Ghana and Nigeria from the November 11 Stadium on January 28, 2010 in Luanda, Angola. Ghana national football team
South African President Jacob Zuma and President Robert Mugabe give a press conference after meeting with Zimbabwean political leaders at Rainbow Towers in Harare on March 18, 2010. South African President Jacob Zuma said his talks Thursday with Zimbabwe's feuding leaders were 'fruitful', but gave little sign of a breakthrough in resolving issues straining the unity government.'I am very encouraged by the spirit of cooperation displayed by the leaders and all the parties,' Zuma said after nearly three hours of round-table talks with Zimbabwe's long-ruling President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai. Jacob Zuma
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 26: A general view of the new Spider-Man balloon during 'Inflation Eve', the preparations on November 25, 2009 for the Macy's 83rd Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Other new giant helium character balloons include Pillsbury Doughboy, Ronald McDonald and Sailor Mickey. Spider-Man
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Paul Kruger (99) celebrates with fans after the Ravens defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-17 in overtime in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Baltimore. Paul Kruger
Competitors ride during the Cape Argus Cycling race in Cape Town on March 14, 2010. Cape Town
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Victor Matfield of the Bulls in action during his 100th super rugby match during the Super 14 round six rugby match between the Blue Bulls and Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld, on March 19, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa. Victor Matfield
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Joe Rokocoko, Rocky Elsom and Wp Nel of the Barbarians looks on during the MasterCard Trophy match between Barbarians and New Zealand at Twickenham Stadium on December 5, 2009 in London, England. Rocky Elsom
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 20: Stormers flank forward Schalk Burger in action during the Super 14 round six match between the Stormers and Cheetahs at Newlands Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. Schalk Burger
Serbian fans celebrate after the Serbian national soccer team won their World Cup group 7 qualifying soccer match against Romania, in Belgrade, Serbia, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009. Milan Jovanovic scored twice as Serbia trounced Romania 5-0 on Saturday to qualify for the 2010 World Cup for the first time under its own name. Serbia national football team
BEDFORD, VA - JUNE 06: A sculpture of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill is on display at the National D-Day Memorial June 6, 2009 in Bedford, Virginia. The memorial was dedicated in 2001 honoring American GIs who participated in the invasion of France at Normandy on June 6, 1944, during World War II. Bedford was chosen for the memorial site because the town lost nineteen men that day, all members of Company A, 29th Infantry Division. It was the largest per capita loss of any town in America on that day. Four more Bedford soldiers died in later battles. Winston Churchill
England soccer player David Beckham, right, and German soccer legend Franz Beckenbauer during the unveiling of the official ball for the 2010 soccer World Cup, called Jabulani, in Cape Town, South Africa, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. Germany national football team
Referee Mohamed Benouza from Algeria, right, takes the ball away from Zambia's Joseph Musonda, center, after a goal was scored by Gabon's Fabrice Do Marcolino, unseen, during their African Cup of Nations Group D soccer match at the Ombaka National Stadium in Benguela, Angola, Thursday Jan. 21, 2010. Zambia beat Gabon 2-1. Algeria national football team
Tunisia's Mohamed Ali Nafkha, right, and Cameroon's Georges Mandjeck recover after a clash in their African Cup of Nations Group D soccer match at Tundavala Stadium in Lubango, Angola Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010. Cameroon drew 2-2 against Tunisia to advance to the quarter-finals. Cameroon national football team
LUANDA, ANGOLA - JANUARY 28: Chinedu Obasi of Nigeria (L) and Samuel Inkoom of Ghana compete during the Africa Cup of Nations semi final match between Ghana and Nigeria from the November 11 Stadium on January 28, 2010 in Luanda, Angola. Nigeria national football team
South Africa's President Jacob Zuma, right, talks with Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown, second right, England soccer captain Steven Gerrard, second left, and South African soccer team captain Aaron Mokoena on the terrace at 10 Downing Street, London, Thursday March 4, 2010. President Zuma and his wife are visiting Britain on a three-day state visit. South Africa national football team

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Wynand Olivier of the Bulls takes the gap during the Super 14 round six rugby match between the Blue Bulls and Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld, on March 19, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Wynand Olivier of the Bulls takes the gap during the Super 14 round six rugby match between the Blue Bulls and Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld, on March 19, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Danie Rossouw of the Bulls tackled by Tyson Keats of the Hurricanes during the Super 14 round six rugby match between the Blue Bulls and Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld, on March 19, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Danie Rossouw of the Bulls tackled by Tyson Keats of the Hurricanes during the Super 14 round six rugby match between the Blue Bulls and Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld, on March 19, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Derick Kuun of the Bulls in action during the Super 14 round six rugby match between the Blue Bulls and Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld, on March 19, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Derick Kuun of the Bulls in action during the Super 14 round six rugby match between the Blue Bulls and Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld, on March 19, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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South African Bull's player, unidentified, tackles New Zealand Hurricane's Conrad Smith during their Super 14 rugby match in Pretoria, South Africa, Friday March 19, 2010.

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South African Bull's player, unidentified, tackles New Zealand Hurricane's Conrad Smith during their Super 14 rugby match in Pretoria, South Africa, Friday March 19, 2010.

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Francois Hougaard of the Bulls is stopped short of the line during the Super 14 round six rugby match between the Blue Bulls and Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld, on March 19, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Francois Hougaard of the Bulls is stopped short of the line during the Super 14 round six rugby match between the Blue Bulls and Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld, on March 19, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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South African Bull's Danie Rossouw, left, and Gary Botha, right, tackle New Zealand Hurricane's Rodney So'oialo during their Super 14 rugby match in Pretoria, South Africa, Friday March 19, 2010.

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South African Bull's Danie Rossouw, left, and Gary Botha, right, tackle New Zealand Hurricane's Rodney So'oialo during their Super 14 rugby match in Pretoria, South Africa, Friday March 19, 2010.

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South African Bull's Gerhard van den Heever, in blue, tackles New Zealand Hurricane's Alapati Leiua during their Super 14 rugby match in Pretoria, South Africa, Friday March 19, 2010.

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South African Bull's Gerhard van den Heever, in blue, tackles New Zealand Hurricane's Alapati Leiua during their Super 14 rugby match in Pretoria, South Africa, Friday March 19, 2010.

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South African Bull's Gary Botha, left, and Pierre Spies, right, tackle New Zealand Hurricane's Andrerw Hore during their Super 14 rugby match in Pretoria, South Africa, Friday March 19, 2010.

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South African Bull's Gary Botha, left, and Pierre Spies, right, tackle New Zealand Hurricane's Andrerw Hore during their Super 14 rugby match in Pretoria, South Africa, Friday March 19, 2010.

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New Zealand Hurricane's Ma'a Nonu, makes headway with the ball during their Super 14 rugby match against South Africa Bull's in Pretoria, South Africa, Friday March 19, 2010.

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New Zealand Hurricane's Ma'a Nonu, makes headway with the ball during their Super 14 rugby match against South Africa Bull's in Pretoria, South Africa, Friday March 19, 2010.

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South African Bull's Stephan Dippenaar is tackled by New Zealand Hurricane's Andre Taylor during their Super 14 rugby match in Pretoria, South Africa, Friday March 19, 2010.

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South African Bull's Stephan Dippenaar is tackled by New Zealand Hurricane's Andre Taylor during their Super 14 rugby match in Pretoria, South Africa, Friday March 19, 2010.

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Zane Kirchner of the Bulls dives over for his try during the Super 14 round six rugby match between the Blue Bulls and Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld, on March 19, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Zane Kirchner of the Bulls dives over for his try during the Super 14 round six rugby match between the Blue Bulls and Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld, on March 19, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Danie Rossouw of the Bulls gets his pass away in the tackle from Tyson Keats during the Super 14 round six rugby match between the Blue Bulls and Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld, on March 19, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Danie Rossouw of the Bulls gets his pass away in the tackle from Tyson Keats during the Super 14 round six rugby match between the Blue Bulls and Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld, on March 19, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Wynand Olivier of the Bulls tackled by Tyson Keats of the Hurricanes during the Super 14 round six rugby match between the Blue Bulls and Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld, on March 19, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Wynand Olivier of the Bulls tackled by Tyson Keats of the Hurricanes during the Super 14 round six rugby match between the Blue Bulls and Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld, on March 19, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Victor Matfield of the Bulls in action during his 100th super rugby match during the Super 14 round six rugby match between the Blue Bulls and Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld, on March 19, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Victor Matfield of the Bulls in action during his 100th super rugby match during the Super 14 round six rugby match between the Blue Bulls and Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld, on March 19, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Karl Lowe of the Hurricanes scores the first try during the Super 14 round six rugby match between the Blue Bulls and Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld, on March 19, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Karl Lowe of the Hurricanes scores the first try during the Super 14 round six rugby match between the Blue Bulls and Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld, on March 19, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 16: Pierre Spies during the Vodacom Bulls training session from Loftus Versfeld on March 16, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 16: Pierre Spies during the Vodacom Bulls training session from Loftus Versfeld on March 16, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 16: Wynand Olivier during the Vodacom Bulls training session from Loftus Versfeld on March 16, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 16: Wynand Olivier during the Vodacom Bulls training session from Loftus Versfeld on March 16, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 16: Pierre Spies and Morne Steyn during the Vodacom Bulls training session from Loftus Versfeld on March 16, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 16: Pierre Spies and Morne Steyn during the Vodacom Bulls training session from Loftus Versfeld on March 16, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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Bulls center Wynand Olivier brings down Highlanders hooker Jason Macdonald during the Super14 match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, on March 13, 2010. Bulls won 50-35.

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Bulls center Wynand Olivier brings down Highlanders hooker Jason Macdonald during the Super14 match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, on March 13, 2010. Bulls won 50-35.

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Highlanders wing James Paterson is tackled by Bulls captian Victor Matfield during the Super14 match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, on March 13, 2010. Bulls won 50-35.

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Highlanders wing James Paterson is tackled by Bulls captian Victor Matfield during the Super14 match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, on March 13, 2010. Bulls won 50-35.

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"We came up against a spirited Hurricanes team"


Victor Matfield Mar 20 2010 9:58 PM from Herald Sun

"I think the boys deserved to win that in the end"


John Mitchell Mar 20 2010 9:58 PM from Herald Sun

"Good luck to you. The one thing about us South Africans is our ability to perform when the pressure is at its highest. We all know Bafana will have a great tournament and make us a happy nation with their performances"


Victor Matfield Mar 20 2010 10:25 AM from News24

"The contract that we have runs out in June and until then we thought we were still Sundowns employees, but they told us that we cannot use the dressing rooms. Mr Makhanya himself first came to us then after that the security..."


Miguel Gonzalez Mar 20 2010 7:12 AM from People's Daily Online

"He is an important player for us ... Whether he played 10, 15 or 20 minutes, he always had the same attitude and he was always ready."


Fabio Capello Mar 19 2010 10:38 PM from The Courier Mail

"When she served and volleyed it was so tough for me to return"


Jelena Jankovic Mar 19 2010 10:38 PM from The Courier Mail

"I feel great. I'm so happy to be in the finals for the first time here"


Jelena Jankovic Mar 19 2010 10:38 PM from The Courier Mail

"She thought maybe it was a first serve or she got confused about something, but I wanted to challenge the serve and the serve was out, so it's a second serve"


Samantha Stosur Mar 19 2010 8:01 PM from Long Beach Press-Telegram

"It was a very different game, not too flashy"


Victor Matfield Mar 19 2010 7:27 PM from iAfrica.com

"Against Kleybanova it's really not easy to play your game because she plays those really flat shots and you never know where she's gonna hit it ... It can throw you back at times."


Jelena Jankovic Mar 19 2010 3:11 PM from WFIE-TV
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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Wynand Olivier of the Bulls takes the gap during the Super 14 round six rugby match between the Blue Bulls and Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld, on March 19, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Wynand Olivier of the Bulls takes the gap during the Super 14 round six rugby match between the Blue Bulls and Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld, on March 19, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Danie Rossouw of the Bulls tackled by Tyson Keats of the Hurricanes during the Super 14 round six rugby match between the Blue Bulls and Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld, on March 19, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Danie Rossouw of the Bulls tackled by Tyson Keats of the Hurricanes during the Super 14 round six rugby match between the Blue Bulls and Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld, on March 19, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Derick Kuun of the Bulls in action during the Super 14 round six rugby match between the Blue Bulls and Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld, on March 19, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Derick Kuun of the Bulls in action during the Super 14 round six rugby match between the Blue Bulls and Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld, on March 19, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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South African Bull's player, unidentified, tackles New Zealand Hurricane's Conrad Smith during their Super 14 rugby match in Pretoria, South Africa, Friday March 19, 2010.

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South African Bull's player, unidentified, tackles New Zealand Hurricane's Conrad Smith during their Super 14 rugby match in Pretoria, South Africa, Friday March 19, 2010.

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Francois Hougaard of the Bulls is stopped short of the line during the Super 14 round six rugby match between the Blue Bulls and Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld, on March 19, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Francois Hougaard of the Bulls is stopped short of the line during the Super 14 round six rugby match between the Blue Bulls and Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld, on March 19, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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