July 2010
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They Think It's All Over (It is now)
That famous piece of TV commentary capped England’s World Cup win in 1966. That happened before even I was born. Just sayin’.
Spain’s win on Sunday was A Good Thing. Unless you were Dutch, of course. There is little not to love about these Spaniards/Catalans except the fear that these guys become the New Brazil, ie, Spain shirts become pret a porter fashion de rigeur for the...
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Best video coverage of World Cup ever →
I know it’s over but ESPN, BBC, SBS and, YES, Supersport (with Gary Bailey) – you lose.
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Why South Africa Was The Worst World Cup Ever →
Some pundits claim South Africa was the worst World Cup ever. They could have at least travelled to South Africa before passing judgement. But, on one level, they were right. Tragically so.
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“They missed an incredible experience, they missed an incredible World Cup. Just...”
– Danny Jordaan, World Cup LOC CEO, on World Cup skeptics who stayed home. He is right.
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“We have surrendered national sovereignty to a gang of old, white men in Geneva...”
– Damn those South Africans for trying to spoil the party. The party that’s, um, being held in their own house. Interesting local perspective on the World Cup here: http://newfranktalk.book.co.za/blog/2010/07/06/introduction-to-the-people-vs-phillip-how-the-anc-sold-us-for-a-cup/
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Australia's 2011 deal with Germany denied by FFA →
An email from a secret “consultant” has revealed a deal betwen Germany and Australia that FFA has long denied. Oh.
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Joachim Low's €299 sweater →
The German coach’s famous v-neck costs 299 Euros?! Who does that?! Oh.
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Brooklyn, Johannesburg, the apocalypse. →
In which Brooklyn really does resemble Johannesburg. Or is it the end of the world? I forget.
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A Walk Through Nelspruit →
Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they are not after you.