The new transport lines promised for the World Cup and the Olympics are sorely needed.
Soldiers built one cricket stadium and renovated another for the World Cup earlier this year.
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Germany is preparing 12 stadiums for the World Cup, which kicks off in June.
Capello isolated Brazil, Spain and Germany as the main contenders for the World Cup trophy.
The 48, 000-capacity Mangaung Stadium in Bloemfontein is one of 10 venues for the World Cup.
"Tony Smith has two top quality full-backs to choose from for the World Cup, " said Morgan.
Tony Banks is stepping down as sports minister, to run England's bid for the World Cup.
They waited far too long for their beloved Black Stars to qualify for the World Cup finals.
England coach Fabio Capello seems resigned to being without Beckham for the World Cup finals in June.
They were beaten 3-0 by the Republic of Ireland in their first warm-up match for the World Cup.
However, Latham is confident he will be fit for the World Cup, which begins in September in France.
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On his plans for the World Cup, Katanec is sure to send an experienced squad whatever the consequences.
Brazil is expected to receive about 600, 000 international visitors for the World Cup.
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In 2006, the European Union stepped in over the way tickets were distributed for the World Cup in Germany.
If you're in South Africa for the World Cup, check in on Foursquare at stadiums, landmarks and viewing parties.
Even though we won the two preparation games for the World Cup, they were just more or less friendly games.
"I had hoped that he would be fit in time for the World Cup, " the Germany coach said on Tuesday.
It is the first time that either Russia or Qatar has been chosen as host nation for the World Cup.
Both sides had huge problems qualifying for the World Cup, leaving it to their final game to book their place.
During the first round, the commentators will be broadcasting live from all the stadiums being used for the World Cup.
Afterwards, Saxons coach Jim Mallinder tipped Bath full-back Abendanon for a possible late call-up to the full England squad for the World Cup.
"The question of violence is a constant concern not only for the World Cup, but for other big events, " he said.
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Cahill, 24, who was taken ill on 5 February, had been tipped to make the England squad for the World Cup.
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The Jabulani ball being used in South Africa for the World Cup has been widely criticised because of its irregular flight.
However, Parreira said it related to a perceived slight about the manner in which France had qualified for the World Cup.
The Manchester City midfielder, 34, was not selected for the World Cup but was a member of the triumphant 1998 squad.
Gough revealed that he was close to a dramatic recall for the World Cup, having last played for England in 2006.
Mr Luckner and others at Karlsruhe, Frankfurt and Passau universities are running an exchange for the World Cup called Stoccer.
In 2007, he forced his way back into the England side for the World Cup and played in the final defeat to South Africa.
As for the World Cup being a hit financially after the problems of 2000, well, again we'll have to wait and see.
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