From: NEW YORK POST on Mon, Jun 14 2010 6:43 AM

World Cup kicks off with revellers flocking to a star-studded concert-- Shakira, Black Eyed Peas and Alicia Keys were among the artists who kicked off the festivities at a pre-tournament concert in Soweto.

From: NEW YORK POST on Mon, Jun 14 2010 6:43 AM

Africa’s first football World Cup began with an explosion of colour and emotion in a ceremony in Johannesburg's Soccer City Friday. But the event was blighted not only by the absence of a heartbroken Nelson Mandela, whose great granddaughter was killed in a car crash overnight but also by s...

From: NEW YORK POST on Mon, Jun 14 2010 6:43 AM

Africa’s first football World Cup began with an explosion of colour and emotion in a ceremony in Johannesburg's Soccer City Friday, but blighted by the absence of a heartbroken Nelson Mandela, mourning the death of his great granddaughter 13-year-old Zenani Mandela in a crash police said wa...

From: NEW YORK POST on Mon, Jun 14 2010 6:43 AM

National euphoria at the start of the World Cup drew tens of thousands of South Africans into stadiums, fan parks and front rooms, blurring the often sharp racial divide in a common celebration of football. One bank in Soweto closed its doors early to give its staff the chance to watch the match...

From: NEW YORK POST on Mon, Jun 14 2010 6:43 AM

Former champions France failed to set the World Cup alight on Friday as they struggled to a 0-0 draw against 10-man Uruguay in an uninspiring start to their campaign. In Paris thousands of fans who’d turned out to cheer on the Blues were left unconvinced. WC2010.

From: NEW YORK POST on Mon, Jun 14 2010 6:43 AM

Host nation South Africa got their continent’s first World Cup off to a thrilling start by scoring the tournament's opening goal in a spirited 1-1 draw with Mexico. And while it may not have been the glorious victory the South Africans were hoping for, they certainly kept up the enthusiasm....

From: NEW YORK POST on Mon, Jun 14 2010 6:43 AM

National euphoria at the start of the World Cup drew tens of thousands of South Africans into stadiums and fan parks, blurring the often sharp racial divide in a common celebration of football. WC2010

From: NEW YORK POST on Mon, Jun 14 2010 6:43 AM

There were mixed emotions as fans flooded out of the Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg — English disappointed at a below par performance and the USA pleased to have earned a valuable point against one of the top teams in the World Cup. WC2010.

From: NEW YORK POST on Mon, Jun 14 2010 6:43 AM

Nigerians turned out in their thousands to watch their team, the Super Eagles, play in their first World Cup match against Argentina on Saturday. Despite the best will in the world, the South Americans dominated as predicted, and Nigerian fans were sent home disappointed. WC2010.

From: NEW YORK POST on Mon, Jun 14 2010 6:43 AM

Captain Robert Koren snatched the soft late goal that gave Slovenia a 1-0 victory over 10-man Algeria on Sunday — and top place in Group C of the World Cup. Algeria made it’s first appearence in the competition after an absence of a quarter of a century. France's Algerian communities f...

From: NEW YORK POST on Mon, Jun 14 2010 6:43 AM

A day on from their bland nil-nil draw against Uruguay, the French World Cup football team travelled back to their base in Knysna to start preparing for their next match. WC2010.

From: NEW YORK POST on Mon, Jun 14 2010 6:43 AM

The French World Cup football team has visited one of South Africa’s townships. Hundreds of adults and children turned out to greet the players and show their support. WC2010.

From: NEW YORK POST on Sun, Jun 13 2010 8:41 PM

World Cup teams for England and the United States prepared to face each other in both teams' first match of the tournament.

From: NEW YORK POST on Sun, Jun 13 2010 8:41 PM

The 1-1 draw between England and the USA World Cup teams surprised fans in South Africa and across the pond.

From: NEW YORK POST on Sat, Jun 12 2010 8:33 PM

World Cup teams for England and the United States prepared to face each other in both teams' first match of the tournament.

From: NEW YORK POST on Sat, Jun 12 2010 8:33 PM

World Cup teams for England and the United States prepared to face each other in both teams' first match of the tournament.

From: NEW YORK POST on Sat, Jun 12 2010 8:33 PM

Soccer fever grips India as the FIFA World Cup 2010 starts in South Africa.

From: NEW YORK POST on Sat, Jun 12 2010 8:33 PM

Tottenville beats Lehman in extra innings to win its 11th PSAL championship title in Staten Island.

From: NEW YORK POST on Fri, Jun 11 2010 9:30 PM

Dozens of armed police officers kept a close vigil as world champions Italy arrived at Johannesburg airport on Wednesday for the defence of their title. WC2010

From: NEW YORK POST on Fri, Jun 11 2010 9:30 PM

Honduras national football team touched down at Johannesburg airport on Wednesday ahead of their campaign in the World Cup finals. WC2010