Well Microsoft announced that they are not going to release the Xbox720 this year so this ends the roumours.

But Microsoft great sales in 2011 may be a good way for them to make an even greater console! Even if they are not going to release it this year but in 2013 they will almost sure release it!

Xbox720 may have integrated Kinect system or this could come as an optional accessory(Microsoft might still sell this as an optional to make bigger sales).

The controllers also might be different from those from 360.

Are you excited about the new console from Microsoft? And what would you like to see at Xbox720?

A few seconds ago Uruguay - South Koreea match finished. I can't believe i got the right final score (Uruguay 2-1 South Koreea). I could win a lot of money if i was betting. Now let's see if i get the USA - Ghana score right ( i don't think i will get this one right). If i will get this one right too then i might tell myself why i didn't bet? lol

Anyways it was a match played on a bad weather. It was raining hard and Suarez scored a wonderfull goal!

Knockout stage begins and so the show begins. Let's hope the  show will keep going!

And here we are. The FIFA World Cup 2010 Tournament reached the knock out stage. Today the first knock out matches will be played. In the first game there will be Uruguay against South Koreea and in the second game USA will meet Ghana. Who do you think will win?

My predictions: Uruguay 2-1 South Koreea

USA 0-0 Ghana (there will be extra time)

I know i didn't wrote for a while but i'm writing this article now. Germany plays with Serbia in the second match of the group D. Just watching this game right now and Germany's forward Klose has been sent off. And now Serbia has scored. It will be hard for Germany to win this match but anyway the first winning it's very important for them.

Another two matches will be playing next: England - Algeria (i predict an England winning by 2 goals)

and Slovenia - USA (i predict a draw 1-1).

Till now the World Cup has been a spectacular one, poor in goals but the games were entertaining.

blackjack had joined blogs! Let's welcome him and let's hope he will have a nice blog.

blackjack's blog: http://www.igcent.com/blogs/blackjack.html

The match is about to begin. The first European duel is between Netherlands and Denmark. Two pretty evenly teams but Netherlands has the first chance beacause of the valuable players and the lately results and why not because the players may feel in South Africa like they feel at home. The hole stadium is orange and one of South Africa's languages is the dutch language because they where one of the first people to colonize the Cape Town.

Denmark beat Netherlands in the 1992 European Tournament semifinals and after that they won the trophy. So Netherlands needs to win this match to revenge. It would be great for Netherlands to win this match and then win the trophy.

Netherlands vs Denmark

Who will win? We'll see.

Yep. A day full of winning results. This is the first day when all the matches played ended in a winning.

In the first match Slovenia winned against Algeria 1-0. Algeria had even an red-booked player in the second half.

The second match was between Serbia and Ghana. Was a match between two equal teams. Serbia played good in the first half but after their defender had been sent off and Ghana scored from penalty the whole match was lost.

In the last match of the day Germany gived us a spectacular game, the Australian team looked like they didn't know what is happening on the field while Germans where scoring goal after goal.

4 goals and Germany surpassed Australia and they are the first for now in the group.

Tomorrow are some interesting matches: The en-titre world champions (i am very curious about how they will play) Italy will meet Paraguay (i predict an Italy winning)

Japan vs Cameroon (maybe an draw or an Cameroon winning)

Netherlands vs Denmark (Netherlands have a very powerfull team, they can even win the World Cup with it but Denmark has a good team to so i'm thinking about an Netherlands winning 1-0 or 2-0 maybe).

All the best and wait to see some even more spectacular games than the ones played till now.

Now that the matches had finished the quiet covered South Africa. This tournament makes South Africa come to life and all the people seems to think about the World Cup that is being played in SA.

The matches played were pretty spectacular. I liked the very much. Argentina played very nice but they didn't played at they max possibilities. A goal was enough to win and to achieve 3 points. The next matches will be (as the statistics say) even more easy. Argentina will have to play with South Koreea and Greece.

Greece loss with 2-0 the match against South Koreea considered the most accesible match for the greeks in this group.

England and USA had a pretty spectacular game. The most spectacular part was when the goalkeeper of England droped the ball and USA scored. Is not that cool to lose because of a mistake. But this is football. The tournament goes on and we wait till the traditional trompets from South Africa will be heard again on the stadiums.

The next matches will be: Algeria vs Slovenia (i predict a draw)

Germany vs Australia (i predict a Germany winning 1-0 maybe)

and Serbia vs Ghana (i predict a draw or a Serbia winning 1 or 2 - 0).

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If you have an account with Google you can costumise your background as you want.

Now that the World Cup tournament has started and the first match ended as a draw we can start wondering who will win the World Cup trophy. Most of the people bet on Spain and Brasil but i would bet that Argentina/Holland/Italy maybe even Portugal. Italy even if they are the latest trophy winners nobody wants to bet on'em. Why? Because a lot of the key players are missing but so Brazil has a lot of key players missing (Ronaldinho didn't even been called by Dunga).

So who will win the World Cup? Leave a comment to let me know.

Well it seems that i must make a fresh category only for this FIFA World Cup Tournament ... Just finished watching South Africa 1-1 Mexico. It was a pretty nice game with an awesome goal scored by South Africa. In my opinion South Africa played pretty well and they have an awesome defending could they be a possible surprise for this World Cup?

Expecially at the World Cup you can see a lot of surprises. They could be much more. Let's see what Honduras will make. One of the smallest countries that are at the World Cup but they can make some pretty good mathes.

7.Free State Stadium - Mangaung/Bloemfontein

Match	Date - Time	Stage			Results
10	14 June - 16:00	Group E		Japan	Background	Cameroon
19	17 June - 16:00	Group B		Greece	Background	Nigeria
27	20 June - 13:30	Group F		Slovakia	Background	Paraguay
34	22 June - 16:00	Group A		France	Background	South Africa
48	25 June - 20:30	Group H		Switzerland	Background	Honduras
51	27 June - 16:00	Round of 16		1D	-	2C

8.Durban Stadium - Durban

The newly-built Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban will host one of the semi-finals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. The ground epitomises the architectural innovation on display in South Africa and takes its design inspiration from the South African flag, with its grand arch representing the unity of this sport-loving nation. The two legs of the arch on the southern side of the stadium come together to form a single footing on the northern side, symbolising the new unity of a once-divided country.

The 62,760-seater has been specifically designed as a multi-purpose venue and an amphitheatre complete with a cable car which ascends to a viewing platform at the top of the expansive 350m arch, a staggering 106m above the pitch. From this vantage point, visitors can experience spectacular panoramic views of the nearby shoreline and the city. The roof is attached to the arch by 95mm-diameter steel cables. Each seat of the stadium is spacious and comfortable, providing a clear line of sight to the pitch.

It is a world-class and multifunctional arena located in the heart of the Kings Park Sporting Precinct. Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium will be the jewel in the crown of the Kings Park Sporting precinct. The entire area will feature additional sporting arenas and facilities as well as restaurants, shops, play areas for children and a pedestrian walkway linking the stadium complex to the beach.

The stadium was built on the site of the old Kings Park Stadium. Moses Mabhida, the ground's namesake, was born in Thornville near Pietermaritzburg on 14 October 1923 into a poor family who were later forced off their land. In 1963, Mabhida was asked by Oliver Tambo while working in Prague rallying support from the World Federation of Trade Unions, to come back to Africa to develop the ANC's armed wing, Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK). He underwent military training and became the chief political instructor of new military recruits. He later served as the commander of MK.

Match	Date - Time	Stage			Results
7	13 June - 20:30	Group D		Germany	Background	Australia
16	16 June - 16:00	Group H		Spain	Background	Switzerland
25	19 June - 13:30	Group E		Netherlands	Background	Japan
35	22 June - 20:30	Group B		Nigeria	Background	Korea Republic
45	25 June - 16:00	Group G		Portugal	Background	Brazil
53	28 June - 16:00	Round of 16		1E	-	2F
62	07 July - 20:30	Semi-finals		W59	-	W60

9.Port Elizabeth Stadium - Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth

Match	Date - Time	Stage			Results
4	12 June - 13:30	Group B		Korea Republic	Preview	Greece
13	15 June - 16:00	Group G		Côte d'Ivoire	Background	Portugal
21	18 June - 13:30	Group D		Germany	Background	Serbia
31	21 June - 16:00	Group H		Chile	Background	Switzerland
37	23 June - 16:00	Group C		Slovenia	Background	England
49	26 June - 16:00	Round of 16		1A	-	2B
57	02 July - 16:00	Quarter-finals		W53	-	W54
63	10 July - 20:30	Match for third place		L61	-	L62

10.Green Point Stadium - Cape Town

Match	Date - Time	Stage			Results
2	11 June - 20:30	Group A		Uruguay	Preview	France
11	14 June - 20:30	Group F		Italy	Background	Paraguay
23	18 June - 20:30	Group C		England	Background	Algeria
30	21 June - 13:30	Group G		Portugal	Background	Korea DPR
44	24 June - 20:30	Group E		Cameroon	Background	Netherlands
56	29 June - 20:30	Round of 16		1H	-	2G
59	03 July - 16:00	Quarter-finals		W52	-	W51
61	06 July - 20:30	Semi-finals		W58	-	W57

Today starts the World Cup in South Africa. The first match will be played between the organising team South Africa and Mexico. (I predict a Mexico winning) and later by night the second match of this World Cup will be played between Urugay and France (i predict a draw).

I propose you to make a journey between the stadiums from the South Africa that will be hosting the matches from this tournament.

The following details had been tooked off the official FIFA website(The stadiums are classified by their position on the map from North to South):

1.Peter Mokaba Stadium - Polokwane

Match	Date - Time	Stage			Results
6	13 June - 13:30	Group C		Algeria	Background	Slovenia
18	17 June - 20:30	Group A		France	Background	Mexico
36	22 June - 20:30	Group B		Greece	Background	Argentina
42	24 June - 16:00	Group F		Paraguay	Background	New Zealand

Loftus Versfeld Stadium, situated in Tshwane/ Pretoria, is one of the oldest stadiums in South Africa. The stadium has been used for major sporting events since 1903, and the first concrete structure, which could accommodate only 2,000 spectators, was built by the City Council of Pretoria in 1923.

Since 1948 it has undergone perennial upgrades. It has been used for both rugby and football matches and is home to one of the country's top rugby teams, the Blue Bulls. Loftus Versfeld is in the heart of Tshwane/Pretoria and currently has a seating capacity of 42,858. It has hosted many significant matches including during the 1995 Rugby World Cup and 1996 CAF African Cup of Nations. It is now used by Mamelodi Sundowns and SuperSport United as their home ground.

South Africa's national team, Bafana Bafana, achieved its first ever victory over a European side at this venue when they beat Sweden 1-0 in 1999.

Stadium:	Loftus Versfeld
City:	Tshwane/Pretoria
Built:	1906
Construction:	upgrade
Completion:	2008
Gross Capacity:	42,858

Match	Date - Time	Stage			Results
8	13 June - 16:00	Group D		Serbia	Background	Ghana
17	16 June - 20:30	Group A		South Africa	Background	Uruguay
26	19 June - 20:30	Group E		Cameroon	Background	Denmark
38	23 June - 16:00	Group C		USA	Background	Algeria
47	25 June - 20:30	Group H		Chile	Background	Spain
55	29 June - 16:00	Round of 16		1F	-	2E

3.Mbombela Stadium - Nelspruit

The Mbombela Stadium is one of the newly-built stadia for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ and it takes its name from the local municipality which incorporates the city of Nelspruit. Mbombela is siSwati (one of the 11 official languages in South Africa) and literally means 'many people together in a small space.'

The stadium, with a capacity of 40,911, is located in the city of Nelspruit in Mpumalanga Province. It is situated approximately seven kilometers from the city centre and 12 kilometers from the nearby Kruger-Mpumalanga Airport. The ground also enjoys a close proximity to various game parks, giving spectators the opportunity to see the wildlife during rest days.

The Mbombela comes as a welcome addition to football life in Nelspruit, and will leave a legacy of the beautiful game for all the people of Mpumalanga. Before the Stadium's construction, Nelspruit had no top football venue to host international matches.

Name:	Mbombela
City:	Nelspruit
Construction:	new
Completion:	2009
Gross Capacity:	40,929

Match	Date - Time	Stage			Results
15	16 June - 13:30	Group H		Honduras	Background	Chile
28	20 June - 16:00	Group F		Italy	Background	New Zealand
40	23 June - 20:30	Group D		Australia	Background	Serbia
46	25 June - 16:00	Group G		Korea DPR	Background	Côte d'Ivoire

4.Royal Bafokeng Stadium - Rustenburg

Name:	Royal Bafokeng
City:	Rustenburg
Built:	1999
Construction:	minor upgrade
Construction:	2010
Gross Capacity:	38,646

Match	Date - Time	Stage			Results
5	12 June - 20:30	Group C		England	Background	USA
12	15 June - 13:30	Group F		New Zealand	Background	Slovakia
24	19 June - 16:00	Group D		Ghana	Background	Australia
33	22 June - 16:00	Group A		Mexico	Background	Uruguay
43	24 June - 20:30	Group E		Denmark	Background	Japan
50	26 June - 20:30	Round of 16		1C	-	2D

5.Ellis Park Stadium - Johannesburg

Ellis Park Stadium is located in the centre of Johannesburg and has hosted many epic sporting events including the final of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup between Brazil and the United States. The ground was given a significant face-lift before the Confederations Cup finals and now seats 55,686.

Ellis Park was first built in 1928 as a rugby union stadium. It was demolished and rebuilt in 1982, again exclusively for rugby. It was named after JD Ellis, a Johannesburg city councilor who approved the use of the land for a stadium, setting aside a full 13 acres.

The ground will always occupy a special place in the hearts of the country's sporting fans after the South African rugby team shocked New Zealand to lift the 1995 Rugby World Cup trophy soon after being allowed back onto the world sporting stage. It was a moment that brought the people of South Africa together in celebration as the iconic scenes of Nelson Mandela holding aloft the trophy at Ellis Park were beamed around the world.

The largest piece of construction has been the new tier on the north stand which has increased the seating capacity to 62,000. With state-of-the-art media facilities, team whirlpools, top-class VIP areas for dignitaries, accessibility for disabled fans, a new pitch and a top-notch audio-visual setup to keep the fans informed during the game, no one will be left disappointed.

Ellis Park is home to one of the country's most popular clubs, Orlando Pirates FC.

Name:	Ellis Park Stadium
City:	Johannesburg
Built:	1982
Construction:	minor upgrade
Construction Completion:	2009
Gross Capacity:	55,686

Match	Date - Time	Stage			Results
3	12 June - 16:00	Group B		Argentina	Preview	Nigeria
14	15 June - 20:30	Group G		Brazil	Background	Korea DPR
22	18 June - 16:00	Group C		Slovenia	Background	USA
32	21 June - 20:30	Group H		Spain	Background	Honduras
41	24 June - 16:00	Group F		Slovakia	Background	Italy
54	28 June - 20:30	Round of 16		1G	-	2H
60	03 July - 20:30	Quarter-finals		W55	-	W56

6.Soccer City Stadium - Johannesburg(Will be hosting the Final)

One of the most artistic and awe-inspiring football venues on the African continent, the newly-reconstructed Soccer City Stadium will host the first and final matches of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™.

The ground's design is inspired by the iconic African pot known as the calabash, and its aesthetic appeal will be heightened when the stadium is lit at night. Soccer City is located in Johannesburg's southwest and is only a short distance from one of the country's football-crazy townships, Soweto. About 40 per cent of Johannesburg's population live in Soweto and this proximity is bound to make the stadium a hub of activity throughout the 2010 finals.

The stadium is widely regarded as the heart of football in South Africa as it has hosted many important matches through history. In the mid 1980s, officials came together to build the first international football stadium in the country and the construction was funded from the football fraternity's coffers. Soccer City hosted the first mass rally of Nelson Mandela after his release from prison in 1990. Thousands of mourners lamented Chris Hani's assassination at the stadium in 1993. It was also the venue for the 1996 CAF African Cup of Nations final, with South Africa eventually triumphing 2-0 over Tunisia.

The original stadium, which was known as the FNB Stadium, had a capacity of 80,000. Upgrades involved extending the upper tier to increase the capacity to 84,490; adding 99 more suites to bring the number to 184; constructing an encircling roof; adding new changing room facilities and installing new floodlighting.

Stadium:	Soccer City
City:	Johannesburg
Built:	1987
Construction:	major upgrade
Completion:	2009
Gross Capacity	88,460

Match	Date - Time	Stage			Results
1	11 June - 16:00	Group A		South Africa	Preview	Mexico
9	14 June - 13:30	Group E		Netherlands	Background	Denmark
20	17 June - 13:30	Group B		Argentina	Background	Korea Republic
29	20 June - 20:30	Group G		Brazil	Background	Côte d'Ivoire
39	23 June - 20:30	Group D		Ghana	Background	Germany
52	27 June - 20:30	Round of 16		1B	-	2A
58	02 July - 20:30	Quarter-finals		W49	-	W50
64	11 July - 20:30	Final		W61	-	W62

 

 

 

Just found this video and i thought it would be a good thing sharing it with you.

Great video! You must check it out.

Jose Mourinho. This briliant manager had made it to the top with some great big teams and now goes for even more!

The Final of the Champions League that his team had won with 2-0 seems to be the last match with him training Inter Milano. The bosses from Internazionale Milano and Real Madrid are saying that Mourinho will train from now on the team from Madrid.

A lot of fans(MisoSoup even if i don't like Mourinho's way of training i've got admit that you are right) are happy that Mourinho is going to Real and in my opinion with him as manager of this team they will be almost invincible. I can't believe what performances he could done with teams not that high rated (FC Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milano) all these teams got bigger with it's help.

Next chapter: Real Madrid!

PS: Hope that Barcelona won't dissapoint us.

I'm not a big fan of Internazionale Milano, actually i don't like this team at all (hey don't hate me) but i just saw that they have won the Champions League Final against Bayern Munchen.

I thought that the Final will be played somewhere later and i didn't watched it live. But as i saw from the statistics Inter made that "match" again as it done it with Barcelona when they kept all their players in their own side of the field. Bayern Munchen had 60% possesion but Inter Milano scored 2 goals.

Now they need to win the Clubs Tournament to be like Barcelona when they winned all the trophyes possible. (The Championship, The Cup, Champions League and the Clubs Tournament)

Inter Milano 2-0 Bayern Munchen