So more's the pity that FIFA has not encouraged South Africa to replace the hardy Kikuyu turf intended for next year's World Cup with two-star polyethylene pitches instead.

遗憾的是国际足联并未鼓励南非将用于明年世界杯比赛耐旱的基库尤草坪替换为二星级的聚乙烯草坪。

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Korea Republic's FIFA World Cup squad arrived late on Tuesday in Austria for a two-week training camp in preparation for next month's finals in South Africa.

韩国世界杯代表队周二下午抵达奥地利，开始了为期2周的训练营，备战下个月即将打响的南非世界杯之战。

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Over the next few weeks, as billions of people worldwide focus on the FIFA world Cup, we appeal to players and fans everywhere to support to us in our mission.

今后几个星期，全世界几十亿人都将聚精会神地关注世界足联的世界杯比赛，我们吁请各地球员和球迷们支持我们的使命。

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With their first experience as a host country for a FIFA event nearly behind them, Egyptians are looking ahead to the World Cup in South Africa next year, and are anxious to share their experiences with their fellow Africans.

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Despite all the controversy and concern, FIFA executive Warner says he hopes for the best in Nigeria, as part of the series of events designed by FIFA to test African organizational capacities leading up to the World Cup in South Africa next year.

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With all eyes on Brazil as it prepares to host the next FIFA World Cup in 2014, Ronaldo says his country faces challenges on two fronts.

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Brazil has to do something, and quick, before it embarrasses itself in front of the world next year when the FIFA World Cup comes to town.

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Hosting the FIFA World Cup next year will heap even more attention on Brazilian soccer.

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