SSR Vol5 FIFA- WC-SA

SSR Foreword

W elcome to Stars Soccer Review (SSR) magazine Volume 5 on the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa It is called “A Vuvuzela Experience” based on the popularity of the Vuvuzela trumpet which soared at the World Cup in spite of its criticism by a few distracters. It was the top selling souvenir at South Africa due to its constant use during the matches. Inside there is the article “Fabric of a real man” which is a tribute to Nelson “Madiba” Mandela for not only bringing the FIFA World Cup to South Africa, but sacrificing 27 years of his life fighting against Apartheid, and for justice and equality for black people not only in South Africa but throughout the world. Our section “ African culture at its best” is a reenactment of the World Cup opening ceremony which displayed the cultures of the six participating African teams at Soccer City Stadium. Soccer City opened and closed the competition, and is touted as amongst the best in the world.

“Believe the Hype” section is about South Africa living up to expectations and the positive vibration created by their Bafana and Mexico fans. They were the best fans at the World Cup South Africa.

“Shockers in South Africa” is based on the surprise results at South Africa. While Spain was recognized as the winner of the World Cup in “ Spain prevails” , Ghana and Uruguay, may have created the greatest thrills and chills during the 32 days of competition.

“Canada Media Report” is the opinions of Canada Media team on the tournament. They traveled to most of the W-C matches together. It also contains an informative section from Canada Referee Hector Vegara who officiated in the World Cup matches at Rustenburg, South Africa. “Looking ahead” , is the anxieties surrounding the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil which inevitably will be a big Samba Party . A s the world’s most successful and most popular team, it will be interesting to see how Brazil Samba Boys perform to win an unprecedented sixth World Cup at home .

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