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 Re: افتتاح في غاية وروعة البساطة ((( جنوب افريقيا حينما تحضر الشفافية))) كأس العالم 2010م (Re: محمد علي شقدي)
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South Africa Opens World Cup in Spectacular Style
THE World Cup kicked off in style today as South Africa showed just why it is known as the Rainbow Nation.
The country is making history as the first African state to host the tournament.
And they made a stunning start with a spectacular opening ceremony packed with colour, traditional dancing and music.
Fans filled the 91,000-capacity Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg ahead of the tournament's first fixture between the hosts and Mexico.
The clash is the first of 64 matches over the next month with the final scheduled for July 11.
Over 1,500 performers took part in the celebrations, which were broadcast around the world in more than 200 countries.
In South Africa, ticketless fans went to the Fan Fests at venues around the country to watch on giant screens.
However, there was a air of sadness as iconic former South African president Nelson Mandela missed the opening ceremony.
Mandela's 13-year-old great-granddaughter Zenani was killed in a car crash last night.
A statement from his foundation said: "It would be inappropriate for him to personally attend the 2010 FIFA World Cup opening celebrations."
Mandela, 91, appeared on video screens around the stadium during the ceremony with a message for fans.
He said: "The generosity of the human spirit can overcome all adversity. Through compassion and caring, we create ... hope."
Back in the UK, thousands of people gathered in Trafalgar Square where the opening ceremony was also screened.
Mayor of London Boris Johnson said: "Throughout the world, anticipation and excitement are reaching fever pitch as the master exponents of the beautiful game come together in thrilling competition.
"So vuvuzelas at the ready - here's to South Africa and a glorious World Cup!"
Last night, Shakira, the Black Eyed Peas and Alicia Keys joined South African bands to launch the World Cup in Soweto.
FIFA president Sepp Blatter and South African president Jacob Zuma also took to the stage to speak to thousands of fans.
Zuma urged his fellow South Africans to be good hosts to the visiting supporters from across the world.
He said: "We must show warmness for the whole duration of the tournament."
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/wor...y.html#ixzz0qYfDJctU
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