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football.uk.reuters.com - 1/26/2009

South Africa marks 500 days to 2010 FIFA World Cup

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(from Reuters UK) Monday marks 500 days, facing serious questions over the country's ability to be ready in time for the start of the tournament. Recently missed deadlines underscore the tight schedule the country faces in getting 10 venues prepared for the start of the tournament on June 11.

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San Diego MLS Project — from Reuters UK, South Africa marks 500 days to the World Cup finals on Monday facing serious questions over the country's ability to be ready in time for the start of the tournament. Recently missed deadlines underscore the tight schedule the country faces in getting 10 venues prepared for the start of the tournament on June 11, 2010. Read more at the Story Source Link

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Unprofessional Foul — ... Today marks 500 days until the beginning of World Cup 2010 in South Africa. Scope the new widget on the right side of the page. It's looking less likely that TFA will be making the trek to South Africa. I blame it on the financial crisis, everything else is these days. And, I'm sure I will not be watching every single match like I did in 2006. My problems pale in comparison to South Africa's though. Four stadia were scheduled to be completed in December 2008, yet remain unfinished but still scheduled to be used for the 2009 Confederations Cup (the dress ...