Goal.com @ South Africa: Live Blogs And Tweets From The World Cup!
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By Ewan Macdonald
We will send nine of our good people to South Africa to watch the games, talk to the players, listen to the fans and witness the first World Cup to be held in Africa. More than ever before, this tournament is being staged by the whole continent which is why Goal.com's other African correspondents are ready and waiting to give you an insight on how events on-and-off the pitch are being viewed and enjoyed from Algeria to Zimbabwe.
As well as the interviews, the reports, the sights and the sounds of the World Cup, Goal.com is pleased to introduce our special series of blogs that will, we are sure, keep you entertained throughout the month.
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The Rainbow Nation
Peter Pedroncelli is a resident of Johannesburg, World Cup central this June, and also is the editor of Goal.com Africa. He will be joined by Pretoria’s very own Clyde Tlou and together they will blog about just how the tournament is going for the host nation on and off the pitch. From the fortunes of Bafana Bafana to the Fan Fests in the Free State, Clyde and Peter will give the local point of view to the rest of the world.
Twitter: Peter Pedroncelli@PeterGoaldotcom & Clyde Tlou@Clydegoal
The Fennec Files - On The Road With Algeria
Rami Ayari is Goal.com’s North Africa correspondent but has put down his press pass for three weeks, or maybe more, travelling with Algeria’s army of fans. From the ups and down of facing the likes of England and USA on the pitch and the trials, tribulations and triumphs of the life of the fan at the World Cup, Rami will share it all.
Twitter: Rami Ayari@Ramigoal
Three Lions On Safari
Amar Singh is one of the best football correspondents in England and has a knack for getting face time with the most recognized faces in the game. The London-based writer will be on the road with the England team battling to meet the expectations of fans back home and he may also find time to take in a couple of other games on the way. Whether you love the England team or are praying for an early elimination, you need to read the African musings of one of the UK’s top football writers.
Twitter: Amar Singh@amarjourno
Behind The Scenes With Portugal
Dan Gaspar is the goalkeeping coach with the Portugal National Team. In his blog he gives Goal.com readers a special insight into what goes on behind closed doors in a team's campaign to lift the golden trophy. Click on the link for the latest instalment.
Coast To Coast
The residents of Durban and Port Elizabeth are lucky. Not only do they live by the Indian Ocean in beautiful year-round temperatures, they will also play host to some fabulous games. If that wasn’t enough, the editor of Goal.com international Ewan Macdonald will be there to share his experiences and thoughts.
Twitter: Ewan Macdonald@ewanmacd
The Eyes of the World
John Duerden spends most of his time in Asia but Goal.com’s Executive Editor will be in South Africa for the third time in the space of a year to take in a few games and examine just how the international and local media report on and about what happens in South Africa.
Twitter: John Duerden@johnnyduerden
USA In SA
Nobody knows the US national team like Noah Davis. Goal.com USA’s assistant editor will be with Bill Bradley’s men and the largest contingent of overseas fans in their bid to recreate the success of last year’s Confederation Cup campaign.
Twitter: Noah Davis@noahedavis
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