The Rainbow National did them selves proud in a show stopping Global coming out party; one could feel the carnival atmosphere reaching out from Soccer City, the opening ceremony was a breathtakingly stunning kaleidoscope of colour and sound, I loved every minute of an inspiring choice of South Africa to host this 2010 World Cup finals and the first match did not disappoint although Bafana Bafana South Africa?s national team were presented with a technically superior Mexico, and lucky to snatch a draw as Bafana Bafana were for large portions of the match outplayed by opponents that passed the ball around with that beautiful South American ease and style, a joy to watch, and for some 50 or so minutes it look as though South Africa would produce an upset but Mexico?s arsenal of skills just simply overwhelmed Bafana Bafana, and when the Mexico front row started to run the hosts defence ragged, Marquez 79 minutes equalizer came as no surprise, but there was more drama to had in Cape Town as France produced a lamentable opening match performance against Uruguay to bore the pants off any unfortunate fan that had the misfortune to have paid for a ticket, lets not forget that France scrapped through thanks to Henry?s handball against the republic of Ireland, listen to the arrogance of French Captain Evra boasting France has the best players in the world in just about every position, it?s embarrassing to listen to such nonsense.

So today?s lunchtime match (London time), South Korea v Greece and do I hear a nervous bottom bugle from Kayoko, expect Man U?s midfield ace Park Ji-sung and striker Lee Chung from the off for South Korea, and Celtic Ki Sung-yong will partner Park Ji-sung to push forward from midfield and drive home, so South Korea should capitalize as Mr Kit Kat has smartly pointed out an unbeaten run through qualification?..


I can?t even talk about England v USA this evening I?m sick to my stomach with anticipation and worry?.I haven?t eaten since yesterday morning?..