17 July 2010 PARIS (Reuters) – More than 5,000 people have been arrested in a swoop on illegal gambling on World Cup football across Asia and police have seized nearly $10 million (6.5 million pounds), Interpol said on Friday. The global police cooperation agency said raids on nearly 800 illegal gambling dens between June 11 [...]
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Paul the Oracle Octopus has officially retired from the World Cup match-predicting
14 July, By Brooks Peck International icon and unofficial king of Spain, Paul the Oracle Octopus has officially retired from the World Cup match-predicting racket and may now be used to cash in. According to CNN, the Sea Life aquarium where Paul resides is entertaining offers for Paul’s promotional services and PR people are drooling [...]
And the big winner for World Cup is… Paul the Octopus?
12 July 2010, bossip In the end, it’s Spain hoisting the 2010 FIFA World Cup trophy. It’s the first World Cup championship for Spain, the pre-tournament favorite, which defeated Netherlands 1-0 in the World Cup final. Spain is the eighth country to win the World Cup, and the first first-time winner since France won in [...]
Shakira – Official Video for World Cup South Africa 2010
The 2010 World Cup opening ceremony in South Africa kicks off today at 8 pm (2 pm EST) in Johannesburg. Shakira is expected to perform the World Cup’s theme song Waka Waka with the backup band Freshlyground (see video below). American performers Alicia Keys and the Black Eyed Peas are also expected to take the [...]
