Tag Archives: sepp blatter

6000.co.za relaunch

After this bit of apparent FIFA silliness, I have decided to relaunch 6000 miles… We are now The Unofficial National Blog of the You-Know-What   Just don’t tell Sepp, ok? UPDATE: Here’s the offending ad, which Kulula state on their facebook page, has got: Nothing to do with the WC. Just to be clear. Well, if by [...]

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Vuvuzela update

Sense has finally prevailed and FIFA has made its judgement on the ‘noisy’ vuvuzela issue which has been upsetting people who don’t want their South African football served with a side order of atmosphere. FIFA have no plans to ban or stop fans from blowing noisy vuvuzelas at the Confederations Cup or next June when [...]

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Blatter dancing for joy

FIFA President Sepp Blatter’s visit to South Africa to inspect preparations for the World Cup in 2010 appears to be a big success. Despite the unfounded concerns of a vocal minority, all ten stadia are on course to being ready in good time for the tournament. Addressing those sceptics, Blatter said: They have to admit the [...]

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