Mugabe, Soccer and the World Cup

As many know, the runoff election in Robert Mugabe's Zimbabwe and it's social and political implications have caused a wide amount of fervor in the world press.
Many see the runoff election against opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai as a front, citing the violence and intimidation tactics used by Mugabe's supporters as a testament to the ruined democracy in the former Rhodesia.

Road to 2010 World Cup Final @ Jun 28, 2008 03:04 PM EST | Blog Profile

Tags: South Africa, 2010 World Cup, Zimbabwe, Beijing Olympics, Robert Mugabe

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FIFA FINALLY Says Something About Zimbabwe

Leave it to FIFA to wait for the most opportune time to condemn a despot.

Today, South Africa 2010's organizing committee finally came out and said the 2010 tournament and the continent need peace in Zimbabwe. You think?

FIFA general-secretary Jerome Valcke and Danny Jordaan, the chief executive officer of the South African organizing committee discussed the economic and political crises in neighboring Zimbabwe.

Road to 2010 World Cup Final @ Jul 09, 2008 06:30 PM EST | Blog Profile | Post Detail

Tags:FIFA, South Africa, Danny Jordaan, Zimbabwe, South Africa 2010, Jerome Valcke, Robert Mugabe