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Meanwhile work is under way to ensure that the two match venues in the city - Ellis Park and Soccer City - are ready on time.
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The GAA holds a major meeting this weekend to discuss proposed changes to gaelic football rules but there are no plans to revisit the issue of opening Croke Park to soccer and rugby.
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The same day five young men were killed while playing soccer in a city park.
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Politicians would identify groups of unaffiliated voters soccer moms and office-park dads have been recent favourites and cast their net there.
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Similar challenges have resulted in the construction of town baseball and soccer fields, tennis courts and a park.
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The park itself is a new haven for the Midwestern soccer fan, but it also may be the blueprint for stadiums in all sports going forward.
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Ferguson began his career on the soccer pitch, playing for Scottish clubs Queen's Park, St Johnstone, Dunfermline, Glasgow Rangers, Falkirk and Ayr United.
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The final is scheduled to take place at the refurbished Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg, which will also host other matches at Ellis Park.
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Also postponed was the National Women's Soccer League game on Saturday between the Boston Breakers and FC Kansas City in Overland Park, Kan.
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