World Cup Talk: October 2006

Referees will start training for 2010 World Cup next year

From World Cup 2010 South Africa

Referees are expected to start training next year in preparation for the 2010 World Cup, the FIFA website confirmed today.

According to the official FIFA site, the referees and assistant referees will start training next year for the games to be held in South Africa in June or July 2010.

"Once again, groups of three from the same country, or at least from the same confederation, will be chosen to officiate there.

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You'll be safe in South Africa during the 2010 World Cup

From World Cup 2010 South Africa

When I tell people I spend time in South Africa the first thing they always refer to is the crime rate and there is a problem but it's not as bad as people think.

Danny Jordaan, CEO of the Local Organising Committee, has also defended his country this week to confirm the safety of everyone visiting South Africa for the World Cup in 2010.

He told the gaggle "There is no question that this country has the capability to safeguard every person that comes here for the World Cup,"
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Teddy's Comment: Many people don't believe the South Africa government and the governing body can tackle with the crime problems. Unless spend more on police force, it is impossible to hold a successful World Cup 2010.

Beckenbauer sorry and Linsi confirms South Africa as 2010 World Cup hosts

From World Cup 2010 South Africa

German legend Franz Beckenbauer has apologised to Irvin Khoza and South Africa for questioning it's ability to host the 2010 World Cup.

In a letter released by Irvin Khoza, chairman of the 2010 Local Organising Committee, Beckenbauer "I am sorry that these statements were falsely portrayed and I shall do everything in my power to support the World Cup in South Africa 2010."

Horst Schmidt was sent to South Africa last week to help sort out the concerns and these comments were released by Khoza; is this a sign that Danny Jordaan will not be taking such an active roll in the management of the 2010 World Cup?

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