Bombs strike kill 64 World Cup watchers in Uganda.

Police said two explosions ripped through crowds watching the World Cup final in two places in Uganda's capital late Sunday, killing 64 people.  A spokeswoman for the U.S Emabassy said, one American was killed and several were wounded.
The deadliest attack occurred at a rugby club as people watched the final match  of the world cup football between Spain and the Netherlands on a large-screen TV outdoors. The second blast took place at an Ethiopian restaurant, where at least three Americans were wounded.
Kampala's police said, Somalia's most feared militant group, al-Shabab, could be responsible for the attack. Al-Shabab have links with al-Qaida, and it counts militant veterans from the Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan conflicts among its ranks.
A head and legs were found at the rugby club, suggesting a suicide bomber may have been to blame, an AP reporter at the scene said.
"I remember blacking out, hearing people screaming and running," Sledge said from the hospital. His right leg was wrapped and he had burns on his face. "I love the place here but I'm wondering why this happened and who did this ... At this point we're just glad to be alive."
A senior police official at the scene said that 64 people had been killed — 49 from the rugby club and 15 at the Ethiopian restaurant. The official said he could not be identified.
This attacks are also one of al-Qaida's hallmarks.
In Mogadishu, Sheik Yusuf Sheik Issa, an al-Shabab commander, told The Associated Press early Monday that he was happy with the attacks in Uganda. Issa refused to confirm or deny that al-Shabab was responsible for the bombings.
"Uganda is one of our enemies. Whatever makes them cry, makes us happy. May Allah's anger be upon those who are against us," Sheik said.
White House spokesman Tommy Vietor said the U.S. was prepared to provide any necessary assistance to the Ugandan government.
"The president is deeply saddened by the loss of life resulting from these deplorable and cowardly attacks, and sends his condolences to the people of Uganda and the loved ones of those who have been killed or injured," Vietor said.
Also, Kenya's foreign minister, Moses M. Wetangula, told The Associated Press last week that enough veteran militants from the Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan conflicts have relocated to Somalia to spark worry inside the international community.

Mr. Sepp Blatter mark's down referring mistakes.

Sepp Blatter is talking tough. It would be "a nonsense" not to consider changes to world Football body FIFA's policy against allowing the officials to use modern technology, said the head of the Switzerland-based organization.
Mr. Blatter explaining that he said sorry to England and Mexico officials after the  performances of World Cup referees during Sunday's second round matches. Refs missed a clear English goal in the England vs. Germany game and allowed a clearly illegal goal by Argentina in the Argentina vs. Mexico game. Both errors remarked by the modern technology.
"The English said 'thank you.' The Mexicans, they just go with the head," Blatter said, indicating that they nodded. "I understand that they are not happy. It was not a five-star game for refereeing."
OK, Mr. Blatter can admit mistakes. That's good. And he also is showing FIFA's willingness to change.
"After having witnessed such a situation," Blatter said, referring to England's non-goal against Germany, "we have to open again this file, definitely. Naturally we will take on board again the discussion about technology. Something has to be changed."
This should be reason for celebration, given that the famously opaque official procedure is not known for self-reflection. But there is still the sense that this is too little, too late.
England would have equalized with Germany right before halftime if FIFA had goal line technology in place to alert referees that the ball had crossed the goal line. That could have changed the tenor of the game. Mexico wouldn't have gone behind Argentina so early in that crucial match if the goal from Carlos Tevez, who was offside, had been reviewed via instant replay.
Other sports implemented these changes long time ago and they're better for it. And football players and fans have long asked for these changes-the goal-line technology. Yet FIFA has continually stonewalled any efforts to change.
The discomforting – and, for England and Mexico, infuriating – mistakes did not have to mar the top tournament in the world's most popular sport if FIFA had listened a little earlier. Yet as recent as March 11, Blatter said: "If play were to be stopped to take a decision, it would break up the rhythm of the game and possibly deny a team the opportunity to score a goal. It would also not make sense to stop play every two minutes to review a decision, as this would go against the natural dynamism of the game."
FIFPro- the group which represents pro players worldwide, is adding to the pressure on FIFA.
"The entire football world once again reacted with disbelief to FIFA's stubborn insistence that technology does not belong in football," FIFPro said. "The credibility of the sport is at stake."
Blatter said that with calls "like in the Mexico game, we don't need technology."
Football player’s and fan’s are hope that, Sepp. Blatter will do the right thing.

Miley Cyrus to perform at 2010 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony?

 

The World Cup 2010 closing ceremony is  July 11, 2010. Rumor has it that Miley Cyrus will be on the stage at the FIFA World Cup closing ceremonies.
The World Cup kick-off celebration concert was held on June 10. There performed  Shakira, Alicia Keys, John Legend, the Mzansi Youth Choir and the Black Eyed Peas and other performers.
Miley Cyrus has been in the news for her more "grown up" non-Disney type performing and more risque clothing style.
If she is performing at the World Cup 2010 closing ceremony, it's a throw up as to what song she will perform as people tune in around the world.
Cyrus tells PopEater.com, "I wrote for women that feel like they're stuck in abusive relationships, but it's a dance song," she says. "So you think that must be kind of a sad ballad, but it's a party song. ... It's about breaking free."
The 2010 World Cup. Miley Cyrus. Interesting mix and sure to cause some conversation after the popular sports phenomenon is over.

Word Cup Football 2010: A large number of sex worker's are in South Africa to earn money.

Within this month thousands of football fans will fill the South African stadiums in hopes of watching for the  World Cup Football 2010.
The first time football are not attracted the sex trade, The World Cup has always been a magnet for sex tourism. In Africa where 1 in 5 people are living with HIV. International health experts believe sex workers will contribute greatly to the rise of newly contracted HIV infections that are certain to spread in other countries -- this has led world-wide media and governments to look to FIFA for leadership.
FIFA has committed to dispensing 1 billion of the condoms South African President Jacob Zuma requested for the major sporting event in the stadiums, but critics say that's not enough.
An advocacy officer Dianna Massawe for Sex Worker Education and Advocacy Taskforce, an non-profit organization located in South Africa, that works closely with sex workers dealing with issues on health and human rights. She thinks FIFA could take a larger responsibility in leadership, but the organization may risk losing support.
"Sex work is a controversial issue and one that not many people would want to take up especially if there are larger ramifications to it," says Massawe. "It is for this reason that I think that they do not only take a stance on sex work and many other issues."
Many attribute large economic disparities as the reason sex work is such a money-making and popular proficient choice in this region, and despite the fact that prostitution is illegal in South Africa.
However the responsibility doesn't only fall on FIFA, the South African government should be held at the highest standard.
The International Organization of Migration is keeping and open ear to complaints of people who are trafficked or forced into sex labor.
But this soccer sex scandal maybe a bit puffed up. Some are saying the large projection of sex workers migrating to South Africa may not even be accurate.
A senior researcher at the Institute for Security Studies, a think tank working in the area of African Human Security, says don't trust the numbers you hear.
FIFA has to find a way to deal with the surrounding issues of their hosting countries wherever they go. Prostitution is also a big problem in Brazil. Fifa will face the same difficulties at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

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Rumours - S. Gerrard linked to pregnant 16-year-old

There's a rumour spreading on the internet that Steven Gerrard is facing accusations he got a 16-year-old Liverpool girl pregnant.

Fan site Redcafe.net pulished that the News of the World are planning to break the story on Sunday - while some sources are suggesting Gerrard has a court injunction to keep the girl quiet.

There are also rumours circulating that Gerrard's wife Alex Curran has been having an affair with a Derby County player.

According to some web sites, Gerrard will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after finding out about the affair.

Of course, it could all be scurrilous gossip with no foundation whatsover. Watch this space.

Results of tournament is Brazil 3- Ivory Coast 1.

Brazil will be the team to beat at these World Cup finals.However, their evening was marred when Kaka was sent off in the closing stages after lashing out at Kader Keita in an ill-tempered conclusion to the match.

The five-times World Cup winners only showed in brief glimpses their true quality but they still had far too much for the Elephants who produced another dire performance following their grim goalless draw with Portugal five days earlier.

Dunga opted to start with an unchanged starting line-up while Sven-Goran Eriksson brought in Didier Drogba only for the Chelsea striker to produce a limp display, despite scoring a late consolation goal.

Brazil had been functional in their 2-1 victory against North Korea and played within themselves again until taking the lead in the 25th minute. The ball broke on the edge of the area to Luis Fabiano who strode forward before lashing a shot high into the net from a difficult angle.

The first half was very dull though with Eriksson contriving to set up a team of quality players into a dull, defensive unit. Just before the half-time whistle, Emmanuel Eboue lashed a shot wide but that was as good as it got for the Elephants in the opening 45 minutes.

The match was as good as over five minutes into the second period when Luis Fabiano added a second goal. This time the Sevilla star steered the ball home although there was a hint of handball in the build-up. Boubacar Barry got a hand to the shot but couldn't keep it out.

In the 52nd minute, Aruna Dindane picked out Drogba at the far post but the striker could only guide his header wide of the target.

After a few minutes later one of the best moves of the match ended with Barry parrying Kaka's shot. However, almost immediately Kaka beat his man, got to the byline and pulled the ball pack for Elano to sidefoot his shot into the net with Barry helpless.

The final ten minutes were extremely fractious and Kaka was booked late on for an off-the-ball incident before being dismissed after clashing with Keita.

Although the Real Madrid star did barge into Keita with his shoulder it was only a minor collision. However, after the Ivorian fell to the ground clutching his face, the referee opted to send Kaka off.

The incident left a nasty taste in the mouth and it could lead to Kaka playing no further part in the tournament.