FIFA Ticketing Centres will be open and operational from 9am (South African time) from the 15th April 2010, where services will be available to purchase tickets over the counter and also redeem tickets already purchased. There will be a FIFA Ticketing Centre within each of the 9 host cities. The FIFA Ticketing Centres will open 7 days a week, 9am to 6pm with additional hours the day prior to the match in each host city. If you have purchased wheelchair tickets visit one of the FIFA Ticketing Centres from the 1st May 2010. Johannesburg Laico Isle, Corner of Rivonia Road and Linden Street, Sandton Maponya Mall, Old Potchefstroom Road, Soweto Bloemfontein Lochlogan Waterfront Mall, Corner Charles Street and 1st Avenue Mangaung Rustenburg Waterfall Mall, 1 Augrabies Avenue Pretoria Brooklyn Mall, Corner Lange and Fehrsen Street New Muckleneuk Nelspruit The Grove Shopping Centre, White River Road Polokwane Lifestyle Shopping Centre, Corner Landros Mare and Market Streets Durban Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World Suncoast Boulevard OR Tambo Parade Durban Gateway Theatre of Shopping, 1 Palm Boulevard Umhlanga Ridge Port Elizabeth Moffett on Main Shopping Centre, Corner Main Road and William Moffett Road Walmer Cape Town The Spearhead, 42 Hans Strijdom Avenue Foreshore FIFA Ticket Terminals are located at South Africa's three main international airports, allowing visitors to collect their tickets immediately upon arrival into the country. OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg (JNB) Cape Town Airport, Cape Town (CPT) King Shaka Airport, Durban (DUR) The Ticket Terminals at the airports will be operational from the 7th June - 11th July 2010 from 7am - 9pm. The Self Service Ticket Terminal will be assisted by a volunteer should any queries arise and the Helpdesk Ticket Terminal will be manned by a member of staff. The Main Applicant will need to present the following when collecting ticket(s): Paid with or registered Payment Card FIFA Official Ticket Confirmation (original confirmations only) If the paid or registered payment card is not available, the following documents may be used for Ticket redemption: FIFA Official Ticket Confirmation (original confirmations only) Passport If you paid by bank / wire transfer we recommend you bring a copy of the bank / wire transfer documentation. Failure to bring the correct identification and confirmation may result in a delay in the collection process. Please note only the main applicant will be able to collect the tickets. Our Final / Last Minute Sales phase commences on 15th April 2010 at 18:00 hours Central European Time, where Individual Match tickets will be available for you to purchase on a first-come-first-served basis. You will be able to view current ticket availability prior to starting the application process, and Ticket transactions will be conducted immediately at the time of sale. Please visit www.fifa.com/2010 to apply for tickets. Operating hours are subject to change without prior notice. Tags World Cup Pens World Cup tickets World Cup football

Bayern Munich president Franz Beckenbauer says the club plan to recall Luca Toni from his loan spell at Roma. Bad idea. Bayern have exceeded expectation in the Champions League this season (reaching the semi-finals), are leading the Bundesliga and coach Louis van Gaal seems to have convinced the club's hierarchy that he is the man for them. Things are going swimmingly, but bringing back the Italian striker would not be a good move. Read more... Toni Recall Not the Answer for Bayern originally appeared on About.com World Soccer on Thursday, April 15th, 2010 at 06:54:28.

April 3-4, 2010 Hope you all got on last time out? Below was the five-way wager of the weekend: Sunderland to beat Brum @ Evs; Spurs to win at Stoke @ 21/20; Pompey to hump Hull @ Evs; Arsenal to beat West Ham @ 1/5 and Wigan to beat Burnley @ 7/10. The five-wayer pays over £160 for a tenner. Stick with me, punters, next time this year we'll be millionaires!!! Or is it this time, next year? Either way, have a butchers at this week's... All Square at Old Trafford? What an early kick-off we have in store on Saturday at Old Trafford as Carlo's lot visit from London. Of course, this would have been the battle of the sharp-shooters had the Roondog not hurt his ankle in Tuesday's fight with zee Germans. Luckily for England fans, he should be back for the summer's world war. The Drogdog will be playing though, despite the fact that Chelsea really didn't need him last time out in their demolition of JLS (Aston) Villa. As the booookies predict, this one will be close, closer than close. The draw is 21/10 and I think it's nailed on. Black Coffee serving at the Emirates Down at The Emirates, Arsenal entertain the Wolves, without Cesc Fabregas it would appear. Arsenal without Cesc are like coffee without sugar - it just doesn't taste right but you drink it if you have to. Arsenal won't taste very good without their sweet star which is a shame as they also lost their milk earlier in the season. Had van Persie and Fabregas been fit throughout the season, the coffee would have gone down a treat and Arsenal may have just been topping the table. So it's a strong black at the Emirates which will be suffice to tame the Wolves. Home win @ 1/6 methinks. Everybody in love? Up at the Reebok, JLS will be performing as Aston visits the Wanderers. Villa will want to bounce back from their heavy defeat last week but if Bolton put their Marigolds on, JLS will struggle to Beat Bolton Again. Put your hands up if you're backing another draw at 9/4? The home win is also tempting at 2/1. Inconsistent Pompey Down on the south coast, Pompey entertain , well they play against, Blackburn. Away from home, Rovers are about as consistent as my nan's custard and may just serve up Pompey's seventh win of the season. Home win here. 21/10 is very generous. Take a nap at the Britannia At the Britannia, Stoke could jump above Blackburn into the top ten if they see off Hull. Sorry, when they see off Hull. This is the nap of the day – well, if you watch it you'll fall asleep. Boring home win at the Potteries (4/5). Share and Share alike at the Stadium of Light Up in the North East, Sunderland play host to Spurs and Tottenham can cement their 4 th Champion's league position with a victory. Having said that, the Black cats have sharpened their claws recently and Bent, Darren, has found his footing once again. So many close encounters this weekend and this one will be no different. Share of the spoils between Bruce and Harry (23/10). Sunderland are 5/2 if you're tempted by a home win? Moor Shocks on the Turf Last but not least on Saturday, Moor football in Burnley as Manchester City are visiting. The home win is very tempting at 4/1 and Burnley fans will be piling in. City are horrendous value at 7/10. The result of this one will depend on which Manchester will turn up. Like my nan's gravy, City are not as smooth as they should be. A loss on Saturday could see City 5 points off the sacred Champion's league positions come Saturday evening. A win for Burnley could bring them level on points with safety and "I've got a feeling (wooooohoooooo!!!)" that Saturday night will be a good night in Burnley as the 4/1 shot romps home. City will be crocked and shocked: Europa league for the Blues? The Wicked Witch of West Ham On Sunday, the not-so-happy Hammers travel up to Merseyside to face the Toffeemen. It has been a very sticky time for Zola of late and events at Upton Park are backing up the assertion that not all world-class players can become successful managers – Alan Shearer can vouch for that. Zola was a wizard on the pitch but is fast becoming the wicked witch of Wham. Many managers are waiting in the wings, claiming “I'm your man” to takeover the Claret-reins. Whoever it may be might just be a step closer on Saturday as Moyes' men inflict more misery on the Witches of East Ham. (2/5 the Toffees) Super Sunday Fulham Fairies flourish The Wiganers are cottaging on Sunday, Craven thereof. Wigan are thirty goals worse-off than their London counterparts and this will show as Bobby Z and co go to town on their Northern rivals. It's not often Northerners lose out to Southern fairies, alas this will be one of those days. Big win for Fulham. Get on at Evens. A Blue visit for the Reds The last premiership game of the weekend is at St. Andrews and the Blues are handily priced at 19/5 to beat Liverpool. The Reds are a bit like my nan's cheese sauce: sometimes they look and taste great; other times they are a disgrace, make you feel sick and should never be allowed to be put out on the table...sorry, pitch. Still, regardless of how bad the cheese sauce is, nan's fans accept it and never tell her how bad it is, which makes the neutrals gob smacked! Rafa guaranteed fourth place a few weeks ago; Liverpool are now 4 points off the position and have played a game more than the team currently sitting there - Spurs. They'll have played another on Saturday and won't be any closer as another long shot comes in. Get on the home win at 19/5 to continue Brum's amazing campaign: they have only lost two games at home through the entire season. Weekend Wagers Trebles for Show Chelsea Liverpool draw (21/10); Sunderland Spurs draw (23/10) and Bolton/Villa draw (9/4). In excess of £300 for a tenner. Oooooooh that's nice. Doubles for Dough Burnley to beat Man City (4/1) on Saturday and Birmingham to beat Liverpool (19/5) on Sunday. £240 back for a tenner. Larrrrrrvely. Chris Clegg Tags World Cup Pens Premiership Football Betting

Deluxe accommodation offered near OR Tambo International Airport. Safari Club SA consists of 17 en-suite rooms, all with TV, air-conditioning and tea & coffee facilities and is 4 STAR RATED by the Tourism Council. Enjoy safaris and tours to Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Public areas consist of lounges, bar, business centre and a separate breakfast room. A new swimming pool has been installed for those hot summer afternoons. The bar theme has been dedicated to the famous Nguni cattle and covered with beautiful memorabilia. OR Tambo International Airport 3km, Pretoria 50km, Johannesburg 18km, Sun City 150km, Kruger Park 400km. Tags World Cup Pens World Cup South Africa Accommodation