What is the point of holding a World Cup on the continent of Africa if the people of Africa can't get access to the matches? Ticket sales on the continent by FIFA's own admission have been poor to say the least. While around 1million tickets have been sold in South Africa its self only around 40,000 tickets have been sold to fans in the other African countries. I think you'll agree that is very poor considering there are around 3 million tickets on offer. While prices in South Africa were reduced the rest of Africa had to pay the same price as everyone else.
With prices starting at £54 for the cheapest tickets this may well be beyond the reach of the average African. FIFA's decision to sell tickets over the internet would have also caused problems as internet access in Africa would be severely limited to the ordinary fan, as would access to a credit card to make the transaction. With 6 teams on show at the finals from Africa, 40,000 is a pretty poor turnout but once again that is not the fault of the fans, it is the fault of FIFA. They are now saying they will have to get their house in order for Brazil 2014. We are right with you on that one Mr Blatter and Co. Get it sorted.
Enough ranting for one day, back to other news on World Cup spread betting. It looks like Cesare Prandelli is set to take over from Marcello Lippi as Italy coach after the World Cup finishes. Prandelli is currently the longest serving coach of any in seria A having been in charge at Fiorentina since 2005.
In transfer news today, Franck Ribery is set to stay with Bayern Munich for a further 4 years according to German paper Bild. Man City are set to up their bid for James Milner to 30m from 20m but with Chelsea looking to enter the race, the lure of the Champions League may sway his decision if he decides to leave Villa. Steven Gerrard is said to be fed up with manager Rafael Benitez, and let's face it most people probably are, and is on his way if the right offer comes in. Should have gone in 2005 and not got all sentimental over winning the Champions League. He would probably have a lot more trophies in his cabinet. There are no great signs of Liverpool doing anything in the near future.
Lots of South American players in the news today with Ancelotti keeping an eye on Kaka, Man Utd considering a18m bid for Luis Fabiano, and also having a hands off warning placed on Sergio Aguero. Alex Ferguson has said that Berbatov is not for sale and that he will be there next season. Juventus, AC Milan and Wolfsburg are all said to be tracking the Bulgarian striker. Benitez says he wants to bring Raul to Anfield. Let's face it Rafa, if you're not going to be there best leave it to the new broom.
And finally you can now kit yourself out in England's official World Cup suit. Get yourself down to Marks & Sparks and take a look. It is said to be a throw back to the styling of 1966 and was designed by a Saville row tailor instead of some flashy designer. Won't you look smart down the pub with all your mates, saying things like "excuse me referee. I think that may have made a mistake just there" and "Does your good lady wife spend a lot of time out of the house in the evenings".
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