Video: Join in Bafana Bafana's parade
By Steven Goff and Liz Clarke
What's it like in South Africa on the eve of the World Cup? Hearst CT Media Group's Mike Levitt, who is chronicling his experience at the tournament, brings you to the heart of Bafana Bafana's parade Wednesday through the streets of Sandton, a north Johannesburg suburb.
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Steve Goff
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June 9, 2010; 5:15 PM ET
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2010 World Cup
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South Africa
| Tags: Bafana Bafana, World Cup, parade
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Posted by: elfelixg | June 9, 2010 5:28 PM | Report abuse
Humorous mistake from The Independent in an article today:
[Clint Dempsey] has become a cult figure at Fulham after being signed from New England Patriots by Chris Coleman in 2007. Has flourished under Roy Hodgson and has the happy knack of weighing in with crucial goals – witness his stunning winner against Juventus in the Europa League.
Posted by: cray | June 9, 2010 5:50 PM | Report abuse
AWESOME! Thanks for sharing. This really is one helluva story.
Posted by: dsheon1 | June 9, 2010 5:58 PM | Report abuse
No matter how many hundreds of times I've heard it, or will hear it again, that Wavin Flag song never gets old.
Posted by: JacobfromAtlanta-ish | June 9, 2010 6:14 PM | Report abuse
That is amazing. Reminds me a bit of the inauguration last year, only warmer.
Hey, does anyone know a good soccer bar in Waterton Canyon, CO (or Littleton)?
Posted by: ldmay | June 9, 2010 9:10 PM | Report abuse
Atlanta Eurosnobs
Posted by: Reignking | June 9, 2010 9:50 PM | Report abuse
When does DC United play next?
Posted by: Curious99 | June 9, 2010 9:59 PM | Report abuse
Yup, I know a couple of those hipsters...
My god, Balboa's mullet is effing legendary. Is that thing in the hall of fame somewhere?
Posted by: JacobfromAtlanta-ish | June 9, 2010 10:12 PM | Report abuse
DC United play Thursday night at 10 on ESPN2 at Seattle.
Posted by: fedssocr | June 9, 2010 10:14 PM | Report abuse
Argentina-England from Mexico '86 about to start on ESPN Classic.
Posted by: tphasbdp | June 9, 2010 10:31 PM | Report abuse
DC United play Thursday night at 10 on ESPN2 at Seattle.
Posted by: fedssocr |
Like I was saying... Do you think Seattle's FO will offer a refund if we beat them?
Posted by: DadRyan | June 9, 2010 10:57 PM | Report abuse
I caught some of the 98 Arg-Eng match. Some guy named Gallardo was really dominant...
Posted by: Reignking | June 9, 2010 11:12 PM | Report abuse
I've been on the road, and not to South Africa, so maybe somebody already posted this link, but here are some of the advantages of playing futbol at the World Cup level:
http://www.urbandaddy.com/slideshow/ntl/372/The_WAGs_of_the_World_Cup_Slideshow_National_NTL#http://static.urbandaddy.com/uploads/assets/image/slideshows/standard/084d38db308e5babe915bba4d89acd14.jpg
Posted by: dccal | June 10, 2010 1:39 AM | Report abuse
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Posted by: Reignking | June 10, 2010 9:13 AM | Report abuse
Sasha to Anderlecht.
Posted by: Reignking | June 10, 2010 9:41 AM | Report abuse
That's awesome! I love that the World Cup is being played in South Africa. I love to see this display of support and consider how it differs from the kind of public support Germany got last time around. I love how culture manifests itself in futbol and fandom. This clip is so lively and authentic. What's better than a Youth Steel Drum Band from Soweto?! Ok, so they're playing the official theme song which was probably written with the help of some some slick international publicity consulting firm, but they're doing it in their own way, and I think it's beautiful.
Posted by: WorldCup | June 10, 2010 10:53 AM | Report abuse
If Sasha can be left off the final 23 and go to Anderlecht, then surely Bornstein is headed to Chelsea.
Posted by: I-270Exit1 | June 10, 2010 11:06 AM | Report abuse
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WOW! Thank you for the local report in South Africa! Looks like a hell of a time and a lot of fun. Good luck, have fun, stay safe and GO USA!!!