OCTOPUS PERFECT
Paul the octopus has a win for each of his eight tentacles. The German-based sea oracle predicted all of Germany's results correctly, and added Spain's final win over the Netherlands for good measure.
Asked about Paul's amazing predictions, Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta replied: "What can I say? We won. The octopus should be more popular in Spain."
PITCH INVASION
Just before the teams entered the field at Soccer City Stadium Sunday, security officials produced the first tackle of the night as they stopped a fan who bolted across the field toward the FIFA World Cup trophy on display. Several officers intercepted the man before he could grab the trophy, and he was taken off the field. Minutes earlier, Fabio Cannavaro, captain of the 2006 Italian World Cup champions, had brought the trophy onto the field.
MANDELA POPS IN
Former South Africa president and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela appeared on the field after the opening ceremonies. The crowd gave Mandela a big ovation as vuvuzelas blared and he was driven from one side of the stadium to another in an oversized golf cart alongside his wife, Graca Machel. Mandela also shook hands with officials.
His grandson Mandla Mandela said FIFA had put the elder Mandela under "extreme pressure" to attend. Mandla Mandela said the game would be "strenuous" for the frail 91-year-old. Mandela, who did not address the crowd, returned home to watch the match on TV.
Mandela canceled plans to attend the June 11 opener after his great-granddaughter died in a car crash the night before.
AFRICA WANTS MORE
Now that the World Cup is history, South Africa is considering a bid to host yet another major international sporting event - the 2020 Summer Olympics. Cape Town and Durban have been targeted as possible venues.
By rhyanjames.info
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