If you’re excited about the World Cup, then you’ve probably decided where you’re going to watch it, or you might not have decided yet.

Here’s where you might want to watch every match.

1. Perhaps you’re fortunate enough to be going there in person. You might have organised your travel, tickets and accommodation in advance, and are looking forward to going to South Africa, and seeing the greatest show on earth for yourself. (more…)

Are you totally ignorant about football? Know nothing about the beautiful game? With the 2010 Fifa World Cup just round the corner, here you 3 of the biggest names on show. Learn them and not be left out of the conversation.

1) Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi is the 2009 European and World Footballer of the Year and one of the most skillful footballers in the world. Only 22, his dribbling skills have earned him comparisons with the great Diego Maradona. Messi has just completed a fantastic season for Barcelona, helping them retain the league title. Many fans feel that it’s a matter of time before Messi is elevated to the true greats of football, joining the likes of Pele and Maradona. However, in order to reach such heights, Messi must first win the World Cup. Will he be able to do so in South Africa this June? Messi has never been able to replicate his form for Argentina but is well poised to do so in the grandest stage of all. (more…)