FIFA official admits taking SA bribe. Lion victim was Game of Thrones editor. SA government wants female spies. Apple recalls fire risk speaker. Nadal bounced from French Open. Revenge porn woman set to make history. Crowe apologises for casting Emma Stone.
This afternoon’s press conference saw Minister of Sport and Recreation Fikile Mbalula stick to his guns and condemn the allegations of corruption during the 2010 World Cup bid.
I adore Gareth Cliff and his strong opinions. They’re usually the truth and are well backed up with facts. Much like this one, which has started a little Twitter war.
The man who sits front and centre in the accusations against South Africa’s 2010 World Cup bid is in a world of trouble. There’s now more forces hot on his heels.
As Sepp flees for safety let’s take a stroll down memory lane and relive some of his finer and more poignant moments. What’s that you say about women’s football Sepp?
Football fans around the world breathed a collective sigh of relief yesterday as Sepp Blatter abandoned ship and resigned as president of FIFA. You’re not getting away that easily.
Blatter resigns. Blatter replacements. Malema still owes a LOT. Is local online ‘stokvel’ a ponzi scheme? Vodacom’s new cheap smartphone. Famous UK rollercoaster horror crash. French Open shock. Cosby panics.
Yes, this is pretty much the proof we’ve all been waiting for – the explosive piece of evidence that lays bare our corrupt 2010 World Cup bid.
Blatter is knyping. Intel spending $16bn. Apple’s new streaming service. Malema sequestration withdrawn. Malaysia airlines not in good shape. Ferry with 450 on board sinks. Tracy Morgan’s first interview. New Harry Potter star revealed.
As South African officials clamour to deny any wrongdoing during the 2010 World Cup bid it seems cracks are beginning to appear. First to break ranks was Danny Jordaan.
SA denies paying bribe. Sepp Blatter is very chilled. Silk Road founder sentenced to life. Sa nails Comrades marathon. Tutu says SA is humiliated. IS God a woman? John Kerry in hospital. Macca stops weed.
With America practically attacking poor Sepp Blatter (god, what a name, I love saying it) he is almost surely looking around for a few people to take his side…
Whilst the indictment served by the US is yet to name exactly which South African officials were dishing out bribes, we may be closer to the truth.
As scrutiny around the conduct of FIFA and its corrupt officials rages on today’s congress in Zurich saw violent threats made against the organisation. People are angry.
Of all the countries in the world why is it that the US is coming at FIFA the hardest? There couldn’t be some kind of ulterior motive could there?
He has a reputation for being somewhat outspoken, and Fikile Mbalula did not disappoint during his stone-cold denial of the allegations against South Africa’s 2010 World Cup bid.
It’s embarrassing enough being caught in the midst of a massive corruption scandal, but it’s even worse when you need help to pay your own bribes.
Piers had the knives well and truly sharpened yesterday when he unleashed an insult-laden attack on FIFA’s top dog. Tell us what you really think Piers.
FIFA / Blatter going down. U2 manager dead in hotel. Facebook acquires virtual world company. Airlines plunges 4,000 feet. Dagga bill stopped. Mozambique hunting gets massive funding. Bennifer on the rocks?
In what should come as a shock to absolutely nobody who follows football, corrupt Fifa officials are finally feeling the long arm of the law. Next stop, Sepp Blatter.
Billions of rands go through online sports betting sites every month around the world. – especially now with the World Cup taking place. And with the tournament currently drawing to a close, you’ll want to take a bold chance to win big. Like this guy..
The president of Uruguay, José Mujica, has chimed in on the whole Suarez-biting incident and sent out a few words on what he thinks of FIFA.
In a crazy morning twist, the Morning Spice has been eaten alive. Seth toiled for the last couple hours (for you) on the Morning Spice headlines, as he does every morning – and the whole thing disappeared. Seriously. And the headlines were AWESOME, too! The main headline was Fifa’s ruling on Suarez, which you can read […]
Australian footballer Tim Cahill scores a screamer for the Socceroos in the Group B fixture against Netherlands. Will we see a better goal this tournament?
Essex-based company Grassform has created an insightful infographic that charts the final stadiums in each World Cup since 1930.
The greatest show on Earth kicks off, with Jennifer Lopez bringing the noise, the fans shaking the ground, and some pretty spectacular moments from the performers in the ceremony.
The construction and renovation of 12 soccer stadiums for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, while plagued by cost overruns and legacy concerns, are beautiful to look at.
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It’s all going tits-up for Qatar. Media mogul dies in jet explosion. Tech fugitive arrested in Sweden. Charlize Theron blasted. Primedia shuts digital agency. SA royal pregnant. French Open big name early exit. Gangnam Style breaks another record.
Thank goodness. Something new to replace the maddening cacophony of our beloved ‘Vuvuzelas’. The new instrument is called a Caxirola. You will be hearing a lot of these at the 2014 World Cup this year – you decide if you think it’s any better…. [SOURCE] SMH