World Cup Opening Ceremony 2010 Beings Soccer Tournament
The World Cup opening ceremony 2010 has started amid tragic news as the granddaughter of Nelson Mandela passed away at the age of 13. The World Cup Opening Ceremony was to be attended by Mandela but the 91 year old has skipped the event due to the family tragedy.
(Media-Newswire.com) - The World Cup opening ceremony 2010 has started amid tragic news as the granddaughter of Nelson Mandela passed away at the age of 13. The World Cup Opening Ceremony was to be attended by Mandela but the 91 year old has skipped the event due to the family tragedy.
The first match of the games is the host country of South Africa set to take on Mexico. The game will be played from Johannesburg.
Mandela's wife Winnie was present at the opening ceremonies along with political leaders from around the world. Guests included Vice President Joe Biden and former South Africa president F.W. De Klerk, and South African President Jacob Zuma and Felipe Calderon — as well as U.S.
The first soccer match is set for 10 AM Eastern time.
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