One secure road
Despite all their winning ways, Brazil’s captain says there is only one assurance in life
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No greater honour
Brazilian and Real Madrid striker Kaká has been desribed by Pelé
as “the outstanding talent of the moment” and in 2008 was named
among Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world.
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Football in South Africa
Football in South Africa can be traced back to the late 19th century and the first recognised club was formed as early as 1879, under the title of Pietermaritzburg County. The team initially played matches against military selections from the occupying British troops, and came solely from the European immigrant population.
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Winning positive attitude
Hard work pays off for US defender
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Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg
Named after a local councillor who approved the site for construction in the
1920’s, Ellis Park Stadium was rebuilt in 1982
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Hero to his nation
One Ivory Coast Elephant was determined to succeed
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Local football heroes
The first real superstar of South African football was Gordon Hodgson, who played in the country’s first-ever international against Northern Ireland in Belfast in 1924. He later went on to play for Liverpool and England and his record of 17 hat-tricks for Liverpool is yet to be broken.
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Future is calm
Originally from Brazil, Marcos Senna is an extraordinary midfielder who
Spain is proud to adopt as their own, particularly as he was named 2008 Spanish Player
of the Year (the Don Balón Award)
Zulu translation of Marcos’ story
ISAGO E RITIBETSE: SIENNA
(Setswana)
Kutanshi Kwamutede: Sienna (Bemba)
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On the winning side
by Perry Smith
Watching a ball game can be exciting. You may be there in the stands with a great crowd, shouting with the rest or maybe equally absorbed as the TV brings the action into your home with more focus on the ball.
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Beyond football: 2002 World Cup winner Edmilson
Edmilson, whose real name is Jose Edmilson Gomes, was a 2002 World Cup winner with Brazil and is currently playing for Real Zaragoza.
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Peace there for the asking
Even if the dream ended tomorrow, I know I would still have peace, says Tim Howard
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Focused on a greater prize
Focused on a greater prize
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Humility turned career around
Former worst player in Italian club football has been reborn
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Could God love someone like me?
Yes, He LOVES you and has a plan for your life
We read in God‘s word: "God so loved the world
that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16)
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Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
One of the most artistic football venues in South Africa, the newly-built
Green Point Stadium is situated in one of the much sought-after areas
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World Cup fixture South Africa 2010
The current FIFA World Cup Trophy (pictured at the top of the page) has been awarded to the World Cup champions since 1974. For the 2010 competition 204 nations sought to qualify for the final 32 teams to proceed to South Africa. The current champions are Italy (4th title), while the most successful team is Brazil (5 titles).
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Africa June 2010 - Prison Edition | |
Murderer forgiven
As war broke out in Thokoza, things started to change dramatically for Lehlohonolo Khoza
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It’s not the end
Former robber remembers loss of parents was huge blow
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The Gospel of John (John 17:1-21)
A word for the heart
by Alan Bailey
Welcome to this Bible Study. Read what I have written slowly. If you have a
Bible look up the reference verses given, and allow the Holy Spirit to
minister to your soul through them.
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