Maradona Voted Out

Has Paul Octopus predicted about Maradona? Argentinean legend player and Diego Maradona was kicked off his post as the manager of Argentina’s national team post disappointing 0-4 defeat of his team against Germans in the FIFA World Cup 2010

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) collectively voted Maradona out despite the calls of President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner to keep Maradona on the post.

Maradona said that he was betrayed by Julio Grondona the President of Argentine football association (AFA) and Carlos Bilardo the team’s co-coach. He added in speeach “I have given everything. Treason is everywhere. There are people who do not want the best for Argentine football. They only have their own personal interests at heart.”

Argentina President Cristina Kirchner has expressed her sadness at Diego Maradona’s dismissal as national football coach.

Greece vs Argentina live streaming

Get ready to watch Greece vs Argentina live streaming from Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane on Tuesday June 22 2010. The kick-off time is 20.30 (local time). Greece vs Argentina live on ERT, Canal 7, Telefe, DirecTV, BBC and ESPN will telecast this match online. Today’s matches will decide Group B positions. Will Argentina & Greece go in next stage or Argentina & Korea Republic?

• Argentina: Romero; Otamendi, Demichelis, Burdisso, C Rodriguez; M Rodriguez, Veron, Bolatti; Messi, Milito, Aguero.
• Greece: Tsorvas; Vyntra, Seitaridis, Kyrgiakos, Torosides; Papadoupoulos, Karagounis, Katsouranis; Samaras, Gekas, Salpingidis.
• Referee: Ravehan Irmatov (Uzbekistan)

Mexico vs south africa 2010

World Cup 2010 will start on Friday. Its Mexico vs South Africa 2010 match to start the big event.

World Cup Opening Ceremony 2010 will start at Johannesburg’s Soccer City stadium at 1400h(CAT) on 11 June sooner than the opening match between the hosts, South Africa and Mexico at 1600h. World Cup 2010 will be aired on the ESPN in the United States.

South Africa is posted as a small dog at +105 and Mexico is situated at -110. If you bet with the ‘Draw’ the odds are set at South Africa +190, Mexico +175 and a ‘Draw’ at +225.

US striker Landon Donovan Ready To Face The Pressure Of World Cup

Landon Donovan

United States striker Landon Donovan is ready to experience the pressure of the World Cup. 28 years old and the youngest player to have won 100 international caps, Donovan is ready to put it right.

Los Angeles Galaxy star has been the leading light for the United States, in Germany; Donovan was feted as one of the best players in the world. The USA will take on England in the first group game in Rustenburg on June 12. Donovan is confident he can help his team match anyone.

Donovan believes England will defeat the loss of skipper and key central defender Rio Ferdinand from the tournament because of his knee problem. Landon Donovan said: “We are going to focus on what we can do; play as well as we can, and see what happens.”

Wayne Rooney Warned to control his temper in World Cup

Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney was also warned by Official Jeff Seloglwe that he might not play the World Cup not unless he can control his temper.

Jeff Selogilwe said after the match that Rooney was abusive towards him, and other players, throughout Monday’s friendly match.

Wayne Rooney was dismissed for stamping on Ricardo Carvalho of team Portugal during their quarter final the World Cup in 2006. Selogilwe said: “I was very disappointed in Rooney because he is my favourite player,He insulted me.

World cup fans warned of mobile phone bills

World cup fans warned

Football fans warned that they could face huge mobile phone bills if they call, text, tweet or surf the web on a match day while in South Africa. Research shows that roaming charges for calls, texts and data could add up to more than £100 on a match day, more than double the face value of a World Cup ticket.

The organization said the cost of using mobile internet of £1.25 to £8 per megabyte could leave customers paying up to £80 to upload 10 photos to Facebook while texts can be charged at anywhere between 25p and 50p. Vodafone offers the best rates for South Africa, according to Consumer Focus.

United States Issues Travel Alerts for South Africa

US government has cautioned US citizens of terrorism threats in South Africa. “Large scale public events like the World Cup may present a wide range of attractive targets for terrorists,” official said.

World Cup will take place in nine South African between June 11th to July 11th.

Department has issued a travel alert to US citizens living in South Africa or travelling for the World Cup due to the risk of terrorism.

United States government said the concern is that a large-scale public event like the World Cup is an attractive target for terrorists.