For many neutral fans, the World Cup starts on June 15, as five-time champions Brazil open their campaign in a Group G match against North Korea at Ellis Park here on that date. A resplendent history and, more importantly, an enterprising playing style have made Brazil the most loved team in football. Fans, irrespective of their nationalities, will be ready to spend their bottom penny to watch the Brazilian artists at work.

Out of the 30 referees selected to officiate at the World Cup only three are referees!

The footballing god descended on the Ellis Park Stadium in the flesh, here on Saturday afternoon. He wore a gray suit besides sporting a salt and pepper beard.

David Beckham, the most recognisable football player on the planet, will not be taking the field at the World Cup. Worse, the man who is more famous than the Queen is going through an identity crisis after a leg injury ruled him out of the World Cup. Beckham has travelled to South Africa with the English squad, but few know his role. Even