cary999

In our continuing desire to keep you up to date on the forth coming World Cup in South Africa (Jun 11 - Jul 11) this short quote is provided for your edification-

"Stars from England, Brazil and Italy have joined forces to criticise the controversial new ball to be used in the World Cup, but the developer insists there will be no cause for concern once the tournament gets underway in South Africa.

The Adidas 'Jabulani' ball has caused concern at training camps across the globe as the world's best players try it out ahead of the start of the World Cup on June 11.

It is believed to have an unpredictable swerving movement which makes its hard for goalkeepers and strikers to anticipate its direction in flight.

England goalkeeper David James says the ball is "horrible", Brazil forward Luis Fabiano calls it "weird" and Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon fears its "unpredictability" could ruin the World Cup."

You're Welcome
regards - tom

atravelynn

The title made me think it was the camp that does elephant back safaris.

Upon reading, I see it's about the soccer players and their unpredictable balls. Seriously, I don't want to see problems or controversy with equipment or standards that can mar the effort South Africa has put into the World Cup.

cary999

So very sorry atravelynn.
Just for you I will not post any more info about any problems with World Cup.
You're welcome.

regards - tom

HariS

Off topic - Tom, did you consider going on safari during the WC?

cary999

Hari - Was never considering going during WC, was thinking of maybe before (too late now) or after. But as stands now, no plans at all for 2010.
regards - tom

atravelynn

Apology accepted.