Yesterday there was also a kick-off celebration concert at Orlando Stadium in Soweto with Shakira, Black Eyed Peas, Alicia Keys,... to mark the start of the most expected sporting event of the year :)
Now listen to the official song and video:
Now with the flags of the participating countries (in the tournament, of course) as well as the lyrics:
Here are a couple of related resources that might be of interest to you (especially if you are a teacher but fans should also appreciate):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_FIFA_World_Cup
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/default.stm
http://a4esl.org/q/h/vm/worlcup.html
http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/themes/worldcup/
http://seanbanville.com/2010/06/07/the-beautiful-game-2010/
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2010/04/27/the-best-sites-for-learning-about-the-world-cup/
http://www.worldcup2010now.com/matches/world-cup-2010-printable-schedule/
I do hope Portugal wins but, folks, do not blow your VUVUZELAS too often! According to the most recent studies, these long plastic horns can not only cause permanent hearing loss but also spread colds and flu. What about that, hem???
3 comments:
Once again, sports play an important role in uniting countries and cultures. I'm glad that the world cup is in a country such as South Africa, where these issues are so relevant.
And what can we say about Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who so enthusiastically participated in the opening ceremony? It's comforting to know there are people like him in this world!
(and by the way, I also think vuvuzelas are annoying!)
Quite right, LN! Remember my postings on "INVICTUS"? Nelson Mandela also believed in uniting people through sport, namely rugby, and he surely managed that. As for A. Desmond Tutu, I saw him on TV as well, dancing and all smiles!
Dear Alex,
funfastic text, videos and related links. Exceptional work,as usual!
Ana Paula
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