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South Africa promises a safe World Cup
JOHANNESBURG - Saddled with high crime, fear of terrorism and skeptics around the globe, South Africa promises it's ready to keep the peace through an exciting World Cup.
The country's security forces are backing up the pledge with an impressive show of hardware and muscle, and an even flashier display of rhetoric. But whether it'll be enough to calm tourists' fears and maintain order is a major question as the opening game approaches on June 11.
"Ours is a daunting task," police minister Nathi Mthethwa said recently. "But if we work together we shall succeed. Failure is not even part of our vocabulary."
Maybe, but the concern is real. And the capture in Iraq of Saudi citizen Abdullah Azam Saleh al-Qahtani, who told The Associated Press he was plotting an attack against the Dutch and Danish teams at the monthlong tournament, emphasized that South Africa's security forces will be severely tested.
"Even the smallest, most insignificant target will work for terrorists because the world's attention is on South Africa," terrorism expert Anneli Botha at the Institute for Security Studies in Pretoria said. "And al-Qaida know they have to stay relevant."
The country's top police officer, national commissioner Bheki Cele, said preparations had been given the "thumbs up" by international security agencies.
The security force includes 44,000 officers from the national South African Police Service (SAPS) who will be dedicated solely to the World Cup. An extra 10,000 personnel from metropolitan forces will boost the total force to 54,000.
"We won't be ready today and we won't be ready tomorrow, because we were ready yesterday," Cele said at a police show of force, where some of the $90 million worth of new security equipment was paraded. The hardware included water cannons, helicopters, speed boats, jet skis, new high-performance police cars and heavy-duty emergency rescue vehicles.
"I can't begin to explain to you how detailed our plans are," South African police spokesman Colonel Vishnu Naidoo said in an interview. "We have quite simply made provisions for any eventuality."
Countrywide police operations will be controlled from a single room, the National Joint Operation Center in Pretoria, just north of Johannesburg.
Naidoo, one of few officials authorized to speak on World Cup security plans, said officers would be "clearly visible" at air and sea ports, rail and bus stations, on roads between major cities and popular tourist destinations, and at the 10 World Cup stadiums, as well as team hotels and training camps.
Naidoo said match venues will be protected by concentric security perimeters that will get progressively tighter. There will be a traffic-free zone between 200 and 500 meters from each stadium and venues will be "locked down" at least 24 hours before match kickoff, according to Naidoo, with only essential staff allowed access.
Vehicles coming in will be heavily screened by explosives and forensic experts.
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Security perimeters, with their heightened police presence, will extend out about half a mile in inner-city venues such as Johannesburg's Ellis Park. They will go further for venues such as Rustenburg's Royal Bafokeng Stadium, in the less built-up North West province, which will host the United States-England game on June 12.
The tournament's local organizing committee is responsible for security inside stadiums with help from police, with the aim to create a festive and family mood for all spectators, though everyone will be closely watched.
Local organizing committee security manager Mlungisi Ncame said fans will be taken through a baggage search, a visual ticket check and then an electronic scanner where their ticket will be verified and their identity checked against the ticket
The country's security forces are backing up the pledge with an impressive show of hardware and muscle, and an even flashier display of rhetoric. But whether it'll be enough to calm tourists' fears and maintain order is a major question as the opening game approaches on June 11.
"Ours is a daunting task," police minister Nathi Mthethwa said recently. "But if we work together we shall succeed. Failure is not even part of our vocabulary."
Maybe, but the concern is real. And the capture in Iraq of Saudi citizen Abdullah Azam Saleh al-Qahtani, who told The Associated Press he was plotting an attack against the Dutch and Danish teams at the monthlong tournament, emphasized that South Africa's security forces will be severely tested.
"Even the smallest, most insignificant target will work for terrorists because the world's attention is on South Africa," terrorism expert Anneli Botha at the Institute for Security Studies in Pretoria said. "And al-Qaida know they have to stay relevant."
The country's top police officer, national commissioner Bheki Cele, said preparations had been given the "thumbs up" by international security agencies.
The security force includes 44,000 officers from the national South African Police Service (SAPS) who will be dedicated solely to the World Cup. An extra 10,000 personnel from metropolitan forces will boost the total force to 54,000.
"We won't be ready today and we won't be ready tomorrow, because we were ready yesterday," Cele said at a police show of force, where some of the $90 million worth of new security equipment was paraded. The hardware included water cannons, helicopters, speed boats, jet skis, new high-performance police cars and heavy-duty emergency rescue vehicles.
"I can't begin to explain to you how detailed our plans are," South African police spokesman Colonel Vishnu Naidoo said in an interview. "We have quite simply made provisions for any eventuality."
Countrywide police operations will be controlled from a single room, the National Joint Operation Center in Pretoria, just north of Johannesburg.
Naidoo, one of few officials authorized to speak on World Cup security plans, said officers would be "clearly visible" at air and sea ports, rail and bus stations, on roads between major cities and popular tourist destinations, and at the 10 World Cup stadiums, as well as team hotels and training camps.
Naidoo said match venues will be protected by concentric security perimeters that will get progressively tighter. There will be a traffic-free zone between 200 and 500 meters from each stadium and venues will be "locked down" at least 24 hours before match kickoff, according to Naidoo, with only essential staff allowed access.
Vehicles coming in will be heavily screened by explosives and forensic experts.
Click for related content
Special feature: S. Africa’s life, culture, crime, more
Security perimeters, with their heightened police presence, will extend out about half a mile in inner-city venues such as Johannesburg's Ellis Park. They will go further for venues such as Rustenburg's Royal Bafokeng Stadium, in the less built-up North West province, which will host the United States-England game on June 12.
The tournament's local organizing committee is responsible for security inside stadiums with help from police, with the aim to create a festive and family mood for all spectators, though everyone will be closely watched.
Local organizing committee security manager Mlungisi Ncame said fans will be taken through a baggage search, a visual ticket check and then an electronic scanner where their ticket will be verified and their identity checked against the ticket
Sunday, May 23, 2010
South Africa Accommodation 2010 Football World Cup Discounted Rates
Africaubuntu has put together the most competitive package deals for 2010. Our aim is to make available the best experience for the foreign guests that are expected to visit South Africa for the 2010 Football World Cup. We want all our guests to experience the beauty and magnificence of South Africa.
With so many opportunities that exist with this event, we did extensive market research and have put together this African Safari experience at some of the best resorts, game lodges, camping resorts in South Africa with Africaubuntu having exclusivity. We believe that we could be considered to be the second largest accommodation provider for the 2010 World Cup.
Our goal is to create affordability for the Soccer fan, so that they can come over to support, cheer and enjoy the magic of the event. We took all considerations into account including the World recession, as this has had an impact on all fans wanting to experience the World Cup.
We also realized that most of the current accommodation providers wanted to charge exorbitant rates over this period, some increasing their rates from Zar 500 to Zar 3000 Per night.
Our average rate per night per person is Zar 500. We can accommodate on average 600 guests at one resort as well as at others up to 1200 guests per night. Some resorts are situated on game reserves i.e. Pilansberg, so the opportunity exists for a true African Safari experience. As we have such large groups, security is of the highest standards, on average 3 *** accommodation, on site information desks, on site cell phone hire, on site entertainment, big screens which all lends itself to an incredible festive atmosphere.
Read more: http://www.articlesbase.com/soccer-articles/south-africa-accommodation-2010-football-world-cup-discounted-rates-2028067.html#ixzz0oounIRR2
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With so many opportunities that exist with this event, we did extensive market research and have put together this African Safari experience at some of the best resorts, game lodges, camping resorts in South Africa with Africaubuntu having exclusivity. We believe that we could be considered to be the second largest accommodation provider for the 2010 World Cup.
Our goal is to create affordability for the Soccer fan, so that they can come over to support, cheer and enjoy the magic of the event. We took all considerations into account including the World recession, as this has had an impact on all fans wanting to experience the World Cup.
We also realized that most of the current accommodation providers wanted to charge exorbitant rates over this period, some increasing their rates from Zar 500 to Zar 3000 Per night.
Our average rate per night per person is Zar 500. We can accommodate on average 600 guests at one resort as well as at others up to 1200 guests per night. Some resorts are situated on game reserves i.e. Pilansberg, so the opportunity exists for a true African Safari experience. As we have such large groups, security is of the highest standards, on average 3 *** accommodation, on site information desks, on site cell phone hire, on site entertainment, big screens which all lends itself to an incredible festive atmosphere.
Read more: http://www.articlesbase.com/soccer-articles/south-africa-accommodation-2010-football-world-cup-discounted-rates-2028067.html#ixzz0oounIRR2
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2010 Fifa World Cup South Africa Venues
The countdown to the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa has begun in earnest and the spotlight begins to fall on the venues as soccer fans from around the world check out the destinations from where their favoured teams begin the adventure which they all hope will lead to the Final in Johannesburg's Soccer City on July 11th.
Rustenburg is a city of over 400,000 in South Africa's North West Province in the foothills of the Magaliesburg Mountains. Home to the Bafokeng Nation the region is rich in mineral wealth, particularly platinum. Close by is Pilanesberg Game Reserve, the fourth largest National Park in South Africa where a wide array of southern African wildlife can be found including lions, elephants, white and black rhinos, buffaloes, leopards and zebras. If wildlife is not your thing then Rustenburg is a mere 30km from Sun City, South Africa's premier holiday resort, with its many entertainment and relaxation opportunities. Sunny all year round, World Cup temperatures should average about 16°C but it can get cold at night due to the altitude of 1500m.
Rustenburg's brand new Royal Bafokeng Stadium with a capacity of 42,000 will play host to Five Group Matches plus one Round of 16 match between June 12th and June 26th. First up its England versus USA, a Group C match scheduled for 20:30 on June 12th. New Zealand and Slovakia play their Group F match at 13:30 on June 15th. On June 19th at 16:00 it's the Group D match between Ghana and Australia. The all South American Group A clash between Mexico and Uruguay takes place at 16:00 on June 22nd. The final Group match at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium sees Denmark take on Japan on 24th June at 20:30. Two days later on June 26th a Round of 16 match takes place between the winners of Group C and the runners up from Group D.
Rustenburg is about 40km from Pilanesberg International Airport (NTY) which serves nearby Sun City
Telephone: +27 (0)14 552 1261. Flights from Durban, Johannesburg, and Cape Town.
The distance from Nelspruit to the other World Cup 2010 venues is as follows:
Johannesburg 121 Km, Polokwane 376 Km, Nelspruit 445 Km, Bloemfontein 441 Km,
Cape Town 1385 Km, Port Elizabeth 1105 Km, Pretoria 105 Km, Durban 711 Km.
Read more: http://www.articlesbase.com/soccer-articles/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa-venues-rustenburg-1886512.html#ixzz0oorrqoMM
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Rustenburg is a city of over 400,000 in South Africa's North West Province in the foothills of the Magaliesburg Mountains. Home to the Bafokeng Nation the region is rich in mineral wealth, particularly platinum. Close by is Pilanesberg Game Reserve, the fourth largest National Park in South Africa where a wide array of southern African wildlife can be found including lions, elephants, white and black rhinos, buffaloes, leopards and zebras. If wildlife is not your thing then Rustenburg is a mere 30km from Sun City, South Africa's premier holiday resort, with its many entertainment and relaxation opportunities. Sunny all year round, World Cup temperatures should average about 16°C but it can get cold at night due to the altitude of 1500m.
Rustenburg's brand new Royal Bafokeng Stadium with a capacity of 42,000 will play host to Five Group Matches plus one Round of 16 match between June 12th and June 26th. First up its England versus USA, a Group C match scheduled for 20:30 on June 12th. New Zealand and Slovakia play their Group F match at 13:30 on June 15th. On June 19th at 16:00 it's the Group D match between Ghana and Australia. The all South American Group A clash between Mexico and Uruguay takes place at 16:00 on June 22nd. The final Group match at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium sees Denmark take on Japan on 24th June at 20:30. Two days later on June 26th a Round of 16 match takes place between the winners of Group C and the runners up from Group D.
Rustenburg is about 40km from Pilanesberg International Airport (NTY) which serves nearby Sun City
Telephone: +27 (0)14 552 1261. Flights from Durban, Johannesburg, and Cape Town.
The distance from Nelspruit to the other World Cup 2010 venues is as follows:
Johannesburg 121 Km, Polokwane 376 Km, Nelspruit 445 Km, Bloemfontein 441 Km,
Cape Town 1385 Km, Port Elizabeth 1105 Km, Pretoria 105 Km, Durban 711 Km.
Read more: http://www.articlesbase.com/soccer-articles/2010-fifa-world-cup-south-africa-venues-rustenburg-1886512.html#ixzz0oorrqoMM
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South Africa and the soccer world cup
South Africa, host country to the 2010 soccer world cup. Football, soccer, accommodation, full hotels, crowded roads, no hotel beds, chaos, visitors, tourism, what does this all mean to South Africa. Well, in my humble opinion this is probably one of the most exciting sporting events in the world, it will bring tourism and opportunity to a country that is struggling to get across the advantage line in many areas of economic development, particular reference is made to extremely high levels on unemployment, some say 40% of the workforce, areas of abject poverty and an officially recognized economic recession.
Some locals might say they will just avoid the airports, accommodation establishments, roads around the stadiums and restaurants for a few weeks while the tournaments on, well that’s fine, if soccer is not your scene then you will also be playing a role, leave the space in the Hotels and bed and breakfasts for our visitors. South Africa as a country is going to be hard pressed to supply sufficient beds, flights, cars, and everything else during the period so it’s up to each if us to contribute in whatever way we can and maybe that’s just it. Stay at home. On the other hand, if you have never watched a top class football match, this is an opportunity to get off the couch and to share in the excitement of crowds of thousands upon thousands of excited soccer supporters, an experience not to be missed. You’re not an expert you say, that’s really not important, soccer is essentially a simple game. Played by two teams, each consisting of a goal keeper and ten players. Their sole objective is to get the ball into the goal net of the opposition without touching it with their hands or obstructing another player unfairly. The team, who gets the ball across the line more times than the other, wins. Experts might berate this short description and start talking about strategic plans; choreographed moves and some higher level descriptions or explanations but that about sums it up.
If you’re visiting South Africa, prepare yourself for an experience, the words, exciting, beautiful, spectacular come to mind. Please don’t just come for the soccer, South African tourism offers visitors a really unique experience including Cape Town, voted as one if the top five tourism destinations in the world to the many, repeat many travel attractions that abound. Accommodation standards and tourist facilities can hold their own with the best in the world, obviously, as when travelling in any strange destination certain basic rules if security and safety apply.
Avoid isolated and dark areas at night, be aware of lurking strangers, they are potential petty thieves such as the pick-pockets who lurk at most crowded placed throughout the world. Keep all your valuables hidden where practical, cameras, wallets, jewellery are all tempting items to thieves. When travelling around it is always wise to obtain information first, perhaps from your travel assistant, the manager or owner of your hotel or informative web guises such as www.staysa.co.za – travel information.
Above all else, your trip to South Africa will be a wonderful experience, providing however, that you accept it is essential when planning any holiday, even more so during an event like the world cup, to research and make all your arrangements in advance. South Africa has a relatively small population of around 50 million people and will be hard pressed to support the required logistics of the number of visitors that are expected. Advance bookings of accommodation; vehicle hire and air travel are three essential pre-planning steps. Visit the above site or www.bedandbreakfastdirectory.co.za to assist on pre-planning your trip.
The people of South Africa are both colourful and friendly, a smile and a greeting will get you everywhere, do not be dismayed if perhaps someone looks through you, it probably means that they either do not understand your language or your accent. English spoken almost throughout South Africa, but it is not the home language more than perhaps 20% of the population and will need to be spoken slowly and carefully, particularly if the language is not your home language either.
YOUR INPUT IS CRITICAL…….. Please send any travel tip or travel idea to info@staysa.co.za help fellow travellers to enjoy safe and happy travelling. We will gladly assist with travel information or visit the site at www.staysa.co.za where you will find comprehensive travel and accommodation information.
Some locals might say they will just avoid the airports, accommodation establishments, roads around the stadiums and restaurants for a few weeks while the tournaments on, well that’s fine, if soccer is not your scene then you will also be playing a role, leave the space in the Hotels and bed and breakfasts for our visitors. South Africa as a country is going to be hard pressed to supply sufficient beds, flights, cars, and everything else during the period so it’s up to each if us to contribute in whatever way we can and maybe that’s just it. Stay at home. On the other hand, if you have never watched a top class football match, this is an opportunity to get off the couch and to share in the excitement of crowds of thousands upon thousands of excited soccer supporters, an experience not to be missed. You’re not an expert you say, that’s really not important, soccer is essentially a simple game. Played by two teams, each consisting of a goal keeper and ten players. Their sole objective is to get the ball into the goal net of the opposition without touching it with their hands or obstructing another player unfairly. The team, who gets the ball across the line more times than the other, wins. Experts might berate this short description and start talking about strategic plans; choreographed moves and some higher level descriptions or explanations but that about sums it up.
If you’re visiting South Africa, prepare yourself for an experience, the words, exciting, beautiful, spectacular come to mind. Please don’t just come for the soccer, South African tourism offers visitors a really unique experience including Cape Town, voted as one if the top five tourism destinations in the world to the many, repeat many travel attractions that abound. Accommodation standards and tourist facilities can hold their own with the best in the world, obviously, as when travelling in any strange destination certain basic rules if security and safety apply.
Avoid isolated and dark areas at night, be aware of lurking strangers, they are potential petty thieves such as the pick-pockets who lurk at most crowded placed throughout the world. Keep all your valuables hidden where practical, cameras, wallets, jewellery are all tempting items to thieves. When travelling around it is always wise to obtain information first, perhaps from your travel assistant, the manager or owner of your hotel or informative web guises such as www.staysa.co.za – travel information.
Above all else, your trip to South Africa will be a wonderful experience, providing however, that you accept it is essential when planning any holiday, even more so during an event like the world cup, to research and make all your arrangements in advance. South Africa has a relatively small population of around 50 million people and will be hard pressed to support the required logistics of the number of visitors that are expected. Advance bookings of accommodation; vehicle hire and air travel are three essential pre-planning steps. Visit the above site or www.bedandbreakfastdirectory.co.za to assist on pre-planning your trip.
The people of South Africa are both colourful and friendly, a smile and a greeting will get you everywhere, do not be dismayed if perhaps someone looks through you, it probably means that they either do not understand your language or your accent. English spoken almost throughout South Africa, but it is not the home language more than perhaps 20% of the population and will need to be spoken slowly and carefully, particularly if the language is not your home language either.
YOUR INPUT IS CRITICAL…….. Please send any travel tip or travel idea to info@staysa.co.za help fellow travellers to enjoy safe and happy travelling. We will gladly assist with travel information or visit the site at www.staysa.co.za where you will find comprehensive travel and accommodation information.
History of the World Cup
In 1928 FIFA(International Federation of Association Football) President Jules Rimet desired to start an international soccer tournament. The tournament began as a simple 13 team tournament with those teams being invited by FIFA.
Over time, this event has become the most popular event in the world and has expanded to a 32 team tournament. The tournament goes well past these 32 teams however as there is now a two year qualification process including more than 200 teams world-wide.
The World Cup came about in response to a decision from the Olympics to not include soccer in the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles. The Olympic committee did not believe it would be a good idea as soccer was not yet popular in the United States. FIFA responded by implementing the first World Cup Tournament in Uruguay in 1930. Uruguay went on to win this tournament, beating Argentina in the finals to become the first World Cup Champions.
Four years later the World Cup was held in Italy and was the first World Cup in which qualifications preceded the tournament. This year the field expanded to 16 teams and the popularity of the World Cup began to grow. Though things appeared to be looking up there were many problems ahead for the World Cup.
In 1938 a few South American teams determined to boycott the World Cup in response to a second consecutive World Cup taking place in Europe. This same year the World Cup implemented the tradition of automatic qualification for the country that hosted the competition.
Problems continued for the World Cup with the start of World War II as there were two consecutive cancellations of the event. This left a 12 year span without a World Cup. This span ended in 1950 with a World Cup hosted by Brazil.
Popularity of the World Cup has since continued to grow, even sparking a Women’s World Cup to start taking place every four years as well. The women’s world cup has not yet generated the same interest that is present in the Men’s world cup.
In the 5 Women’s World Cups teams from Germany and the United States have each won two of the championships. Over time the most successful country for the men’s World Cup has been Brazil with a total of 5 World Cup Tournament championships. Italy follows in number of championships with 4 total, including a victory in the most recent 2006 World Cup.
The World Cup is now the most watched event in the world. The World Cup that is approaching in the summer of 2010 will take place in South Africa and is one of the most anticipated events of the year. Teams and fans from all over the world will tune is as they watch their country try and take their place as World Champions. This is one of the most exciting sporting events to watch and will be a place where all of the best soccer players in the world will come to show what they are really made of.
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Over time, this event has become the most popular event in the world and has expanded to a 32 team tournament. The tournament goes well past these 32 teams however as there is now a two year qualification process including more than 200 teams world-wide.
The World Cup came about in response to a decision from the Olympics to not include soccer in the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles. The Olympic committee did not believe it would be a good idea as soccer was not yet popular in the United States. FIFA responded by implementing the first World Cup Tournament in Uruguay in 1930. Uruguay went on to win this tournament, beating Argentina in the finals to become the first World Cup Champions.
Four years later the World Cup was held in Italy and was the first World Cup in which qualifications preceded the tournament. This year the field expanded to 16 teams and the popularity of the World Cup began to grow. Though things appeared to be looking up there were many problems ahead for the World Cup.
In 1938 a few South American teams determined to boycott the World Cup in response to a second consecutive World Cup taking place in Europe. This same year the World Cup implemented the tradition of automatic qualification for the country that hosted the competition.
Problems continued for the World Cup with the start of World War II as there were two consecutive cancellations of the event. This left a 12 year span without a World Cup. This span ended in 1950 with a World Cup hosted by Brazil.
Popularity of the World Cup has since continued to grow, even sparking a Women’s World Cup to start taking place every four years as well. The women’s world cup has not yet generated the same interest that is present in the Men’s world cup.
In the 5 Women’s World Cups teams from Germany and the United States have each won two of the championships. Over time the most successful country for the men’s World Cup has been Brazil with a total of 5 World Cup Tournament championships. Italy follows in number of championships with 4 total, including a victory in the most recent 2006 World Cup.
The World Cup is now the most watched event in the world. The World Cup that is approaching in the summer of 2010 will take place in South Africa and is one of the most anticipated events of the year. Teams and fans from all over the world will tune is as they watch their country try and take their place as World Champions. This is one of the most exciting sporting events to watch and will be a place where all of the best soccer players in the world will come to show what they are really made of.
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Saturday, May 22, 2010
World Cup 2010 Repliqué Soccer Ball
Get World Cup fever with the adidas® World Cup 2010 South Africa Repliqué match ball. Jabulani, the name given to the official ball, means "to celebrate" in isiZulu.
The World Cup Repliqué Soccer Ball features 11 colors, representing the 11 official languages of South Africa, the 11 diverse South African communities that exist throughout the country, and the 11 players on the pitch.
The design features eight panels, bigger sweet spots, and an all-new grip 'n groove profile. The grip is enhanced with a raised micro structure to give strikers more precision, while aerodynamic grooves allow this ball cut straight through the air like an arrow. The 11 different colors on the ball represent the 11 official languages of South Africa, the 11 diverse South African communities that exist throughout the country, and the 11 players on the pitch
Spain world cup
Vicente Del Bosque has published the final list of 23 players who will play for Spain at the FIFA World Cup.
On the list are two players who are currently injured: Liverpool striker Fernando Torres (right knee) and Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas (right leg), but Del Bosque believes that they will get recovered before World Cup 2010 starts.
The core of the Spanish national team consists of players who have won the title at Euro 2008: Xavi Fernandez, Andres Iniesta, Alonso Xabi, while from the squad is dropped 33-year-old Villarreal midfielder Marcos Senna.
Besides him, six more players from the expanded list will not play in South Africa: Diego Lopez (Villarreal), David de Gea (Atletico Madrid), Cesar Azilicueta (Osasuna), Santi Cazorla (Villarreal), Daniel Guiza (Fenerbahce) and Alvaro Negredo (Sevilla).
Final list of the Spanish players for 2010 World Cup:
Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), Pepe Reina (Liverpool), Victor Valdes (FC Barcelona).
Defenders: Raul Albiol (Real Madrid), Alvaro Arbeloa (Real Madrid), Joan Capdevila (Villarreal), Carlos Marchena (Valencia), Gerard Pique (Barcelona), Carles Puyol (Barcelona), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid).
Midfielders: Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid), Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona), Javi Martinez (Athletic Bilbao), David Silva (Valencia), Xavi (Barcelona).
Forwards: Jesus Navas (Sevilla), Juan Mata (Valencia), Pedro (Barcelona), Fernando Llorente (Athletic Bilbao), Fernando Torres (Liverpool), David Villa (Valencia).
On the list are two players who are currently injured: Liverpool striker Fernando Torres (right knee) and Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas (right leg), but Del Bosque believes that they will get recovered before World Cup 2010 starts.
The core of the Spanish national team consists of players who have won the title at Euro 2008: Xavi Fernandez, Andres Iniesta, Alonso Xabi, while from the squad is dropped 33-year-old Villarreal midfielder Marcos Senna.
Besides him, six more players from the expanded list will not play in South Africa: Diego Lopez (Villarreal), David de Gea (Atletico Madrid), Cesar Azilicueta (Osasuna), Santi Cazorla (Villarreal), Daniel Guiza (Fenerbahce) and Alvaro Negredo (Sevilla).
Final list of the Spanish players for 2010 World Cup:
Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), Pepe Reina (Liverpool), Victor Valdes (FC Barcelona).
Defenders: Raul Albiol (Real Madrid), Alvaro Arbeloa (Real Madrid), Joan Capdevila (Villarreal), Carlos Marchena (Valencia), Gerard Pique (Barcelona), Carles Puyol (Barcelona), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid).
Midfielders: Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid), Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona), Javi Martinez (Athletic Bilbao), David Silva (Valencia), Xavi (Barcelona).
Forwards: Jesus Navas (Sevilla), Juan Mata (Valencia), Pedro (Barcelona), Fernando Llorente (Athletic Bilbao), Fernando Torres (Liverpool), David Villa (Valencia).
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