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Soccer City

‘Stadiums are our second homes’: Sport’s vaccine incentive
Sport
/ 11 September 2021

‘Stadiums are our second homes’: Sport’s vaccine incentive

Fans are desperate to return but authorities in the sector have shown little appetite to tackle difficult questions

By Luke Feltham
World Cup review, Part V: Spain and the lasting legacy of 2010
Sport
/ 8 June 2020

World Cup review, Part V: Spain and the lasting legacy of 2010

South Africa had a front row seat as the greatest team of its generation went into full bloom

By Luke Feltham
World Cup review, Part IV: The second hand of God
Sport
/ 1 June 2020

World Cup review, Part IV: The second hand of God

Martyr or cheat? A decade later, we’re still frothing at mouth as we argue about that game

By Luke Feltham
World Cup review, Part III: The moguls who battled doubt
Sport
/ 25 May 2020

World Cup review, Part III: The moguls who battled doubt

We talk to the organisers whose every waking moment was consumed by the duty of hosting a successful tournament

By Luke Feltham
Brazil friendly a blessing and a curse
Article
/ 27 February 2014

Brazil friendly a blessing and a curse

Hosting the five-times world football champions in an international friendly is bound to be a spectacle, even if they show up Bafana.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Goalless derby ensures Chiefs remain on top
Article
/ 9 March 2013

Goalless derby ensures Chiefs remain on top

Kaizer Chiefs have played to a goalless draw against Orlando Pirates in the Soweto derby at FNB Stadium.

By Sapa
Building hope on fields of dreams
Article
/ 23 November 2012

Building hope on fields of dreams

A multimillion-rand initiative that supports the creation of a football culture in local schools is winning hearts and minds.

By Carlos Amato
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Article
/ 9 September 2011

Familiarity breeds content for Chiefs and Pirates fans

SA football followers cannot get enough of Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates with the third meeting of a young season attracting a sell-out crowd.

By David Legge
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Article
/ 1 December 2010

FNB wins battle over stadium name

FNB has the sole right to name the FNB soccer stadium in Soweto, the Supreme Court of Appeal held on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 11 August 2010

Court allows FNB to keep naming right to Soccer City

A court has ruled in favour of letting FNB keep the naming rights to the football stadium where the opening match of the Soccer World Cup was played.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 6 August 2010

Charity begins at the stadium

Soccer City will be packed for the kick-off to the 2010-11 season on Saturday, when four Premier Soccer League clubs contest the Charity Telkom Cup.

By Percy Zvomuya
Joyous moment for world champions Spain
Article
/ 12 July 2010

Joyous moment for world champions Spain

The chants of "Campeone! Campeone! that rang through the bowels of Soccer City on Sunday night confirmed it: Spain are champions of the world.

By Niren Tolsi
Individuals’ collective triumph
Article
/ 9 July 2010

Individuals’ collective triumph

The Soccer World Cup, it has been suggested, has seen the triumph of the collective over the individual.

By Niren Tolsi
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Article
/ 2 July 2010

Uruguay end Ghana’s Cup bid on penalties

Uruguay claimed their first Soccer World Cup semifinal appearance in 40 years after a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Ghana at Soccer City on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
Ghana stand on the brink
Article
/ 2 July 2010

Ghana stand on the brink

They may be beset by injury but that has become de rigueur for the Black Stars, writes <b>Mark Gleeson</b>.

By Mark Gleeson
Ref costs England as Germany, Argentina move on
Article
/ 28 June 2010

Ref costs England as Germany, Argentina move on

Germany and Argentina set-up a mouthwatering Soccer World Cup quarterfinal showdown on Sunday as England and Mexico were left licking their wounds.

By David Legge
Attacking game expected in World Cup opener
Article
/ 10 June 2010

Attacking game expected in World Cup opener

South Africa and Mexico are likely to go on the attack in the opening game of the Soccer World Cup on Friday.

By Mark Gleeson
Lucky Bafana edge Colombia in World Cup warm-up
Article
/ 28 May 2010

Lucky Bafana edge Colombia in World Cup warm-up

South Africa extended an unbeaten run to nine games since Carlos Alberto Parreira returned as coach with a 2-1 victory over Colombia on Thursday.

By David Legge
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Article
/ 24 May 2010

No rest for De Sa after Wits cup triumph

Roger de Sa is determined to continue rebuilding his side after guiding BidVest Wits to a 3-0 win over AmaZulu in the Nedbank Cup final on Saturday.

By Billy Cooper
SA marks 50 days to Soccer World Cup
Article
/ 21 April 2010

SA marks 50 days to Soccer World Cup

On Wednesday South Africa marks 50 days to go until the Soccer World Cup kicks off, with Bafana Bafana scheduled to face Mexico in the opening match.

By Staff Reporter
100 days to the World Cup
Article
/ 2 March 2010

100 days to the World Cup

Schoolchildren will ditch their uniforms for soccer jerseys on Tuesday as South Africa marks 100 days to the Soccer World Cup.

By Marine Veith
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Article
/ 21 October 2009

Soccer City highlights African design and ingenuity

The 89 000-seater, calabash-inspired Soccer City highlights African design and ingenuity, listed construction company Aveng said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 25 June 2009

‘Spectacular’ stadium will light up World Cup

Built to look like a vast cooking pot simmering above a ring of fire, Soccer City promises to be an unforgettable venue for next year’s World Cup.

By Mike Collett
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Article
/ 16 September 2008

Soccer City gets thumbs-up from Blatter

Fifa president Sepp Blatter gave a thumbs-up to SA’s preparations for the 2010 World Cup when he visited Soccer City on Tuesday.

By Billy Cooper
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Article
/ 24 June 2008

‘Slight delays’ to 2010 Loftus upgrade

Upgrading Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria is ”slightly” behind schedule but the stadium will be ready for the Soccer World Cup in 2010, a manager said.

By Billy Cooper

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