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11. June 2010 | 15:11

South Africa set for World Cup kickoff

The opening ceremony of the 2010 World Cup got under way Friday in Johannesburg ahead of the first game of the world’s greatest sporting spectacle between South Africa and Mexico. (News Source: CNN - 12:50:09)

Africa: World Cup - the Big Kick-Off is Here

THE stage is set for the biggest sports show on earth and world attention is focused on South Africa as the one-month soccer fiesta kicks off this afternoon at the Soccer City Stadium, Johannesburg. (News Source: AllAfrica.com - 04:54:40)

Africa: World Cup Kicks Off Today

Africa’s own global football mundial, its first gig, begins today - fittingly - in the courtyard of Nelson Mandela, the champion of freedom released from prison two decades ago to blossom racial mix, in a country once the merchant of apartheid. (News Source: AllAfrica.com - 10:09:50)

‘Big surprise’ in store at World Cup opening ceremony

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s legendary trumpeter Hugh Masekela will jazz up the World Cup opening ceremony with American r-&-b star R Kelly, but all eyes will be on the stands for a glimpse of Nelson Mandela. (News Source: New Straits Times - 13:39:55)

World Cup Capsules: U.S. vs England in soccer’s moment in America

IRENE, South Africa (AP) - The bars are stocked across America, and the pubs are getting ready in England. A 70Â½-foot billboard of Clint Dempsey stands near Penn Station in Manhattan, and there’s even a large poster of Landon Donovan in a store along Piccadilly Circus. (News Source: The Brownsville Herald - 09:41:48)

Market Commentary and Intraday News

(RTTNews) - A few hours from now, 2010 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony will be under way, ending the long wait for world soccer fans, as the globe’s 32 best soccer teams begin a month of grueling matches for the coveted Cup. (News Source: INO News - 04:12:30)

World Cup set for colourful opening

Johannesburg, June 10 : The 2010 FIFA World Cup is set to kick off on Friday in colorful, energetic and distinctly African musical fashion with a dynamic Opening Ceremony which will be watched live by hundreds of millions of viewers in 215 countries. (News Source: New Kerala - 04:53:48)

World Cup opening: Many stars and VIPs expected

JOHANNESURG-The most important person on the guest list may or may not appear. Otherwise, the stage is set for a spectacular and emotional opening ceremony to kick off the first World Cup on African soil. (News Source: Denver Post - 21:04:56)

Want to see your favorite bands? Try a road trip.

With so many outdoor concerts coming to the Treasure Valley this summer, it’s tempting to park the car and stay in Idaho. (News Source: The Idaho Statesman - 00:42:24)

None brighter than Mandela at World Cup opener

Agencies Johannesburg, June 10: South Africa’s legendary trumpeter Hugh Masekela will jazz up the World Cup opening ceremony with American R-and-B star R Kelly, but all eyes will be on the stands for a glimpse of Nelson Mandela. (News Source: Central Chronicle - 16:46:52)

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