Jun 09 World Cup Song by Shakira Stirs Controversy By Tom LeGro This year's World Cup song, "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)," has stirred sentiment among South Africans, many of whom were outraged because FIFA selected a non-African, Colombian pop star Shakira, to write the song and perform lead vocals. Continue reading
Jun 08 South Africa’s Diverse Soccer Stadiums By Jason Kane The distinctive traits of South Africa's World Cup stadiums -- such as zebra-striped seats and a calabash pot shape -- are meant to represent their country's complex culture. But some have criticized the money spent amid more pressing needs at… Continue reading
Jun 08 Watch As World Cup Begins, Social Turmoil in Cape Town As Cape Town, South Africa, prepares to host eight World Cup soccer matches, Jonathon Miller of Independent Television News reports on the drugs, poverty and gangs that lie in the shadows of the city's soccer stadium. Continue watching
Jun 07 World Cup 2010: Places to Track the Action Online By Larisa Epatko The 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament officially kicks off Friday when Mexico plays host country South Africa. We've compiled some of our favorite World Cup-related blogs, Web sites and resources. Continue reading
Jun 02 Artists Team Up to Create World Cup ‘Posters’ By Tom LeGro Capturing the frenzy, anticipation and pride behind the first World Cup in Africa required the work of contemporary artists, inspiration from six continents and 17 posters. Continue reading
Jun 02 2010 World Cup Art Posters FIFA sanctioned the German art marketing agency Brands United to pull together a series of official posters for soccer’s biggest event. Images courtesy of David Krut Publishing. Continue reading
May 26 The Beautiful Game, Rendered in Art 2010 Fine Art, a Cape Town, South Africa-based company has commissioned more than 100 artists from around the globe to paint, whittle and sculpt works inspired by the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Continue reading
May 26 ‘2010 Fine Art’ 2010 Fine Art, a Cape Town-based company, commissioned more than 100 artists from around the globe to create works inspired by the 2010 FIFA World Cup. General Manager Rob Spaull describes the project. All images courtesy of 2010 Fine Art. Continue reading