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Soccer fan at the World Cup Football, crazy pictures, beautiful fans, and face painting ideas. In the Football and Soccer world, the FIFA Soccer World Cup is a huge global event. This World Cup 2010, is taking place in South Africa. This page is devoted to the football fan that really goes all out to support his or her nation, with some passion and flair. Soccer and football fans are known for fanatical support bordering on mania and even violence at times. Do you need Face Paint to support your team? Our Online SHOP has comfortable and professional grade face paint. Top quality fan face paint that won't be itchy, at reasonable prices.

This image to the left courtesy of Duncan Stewart
"In Art History there is a famous painting by Mantegna which captures the martyrdom of St Sebastian, a Roman soldier accused of believing in Jesus and leading others to Christ. Often held as the patron saint of athletes, he was ordered to be slain by arrows, an image which has been captured by artists through the centuries and which has to a great extent become universally associated with martyrdom for a particular cause. The shocking level of corruption in our country, as evidenced through the murder of Jimmy Mohlala, a member of the Mbombela local council and who blew the whistle on illegal tendering processes around the 2010 stadium in Nelspruit, inspired this piece which hinges on the tragic relationship between the two men and the fact that their integrity got them killed. How does this evil then relate to FOOTBALL: A Dialect For Hope? When we, the people of this great land, become intimidated or afraid or indifferent to evil, we are in grave danger of losing a vision and a good hope for a better future for our children. The Bible say that people perish for lack of vision. Hope and vision are the same thing. When Hope dies, we begin to die. But as long as we can speak up about corruption, whilst we can still blow the whistle on unethical practices, there is always hope, great hope. I dedicate this work in homage to a man whose life, and death, shout hope! " Duncan Stewart

Brazil

It almost goes without saying that Brazil, the five-times world champions, go into every FIFA World Cup™ heavily favoured to add yet another star to the legendary Amarelinha shirt. Having played for A Seleção at three editions of the global showpiece, coach Dunga will be fully aware that any outcome other than a sixth world crown will likely be considered a failure. Brazil are preparing to contest their 19th consecutive FIFA World Cup finals. They are the only country to have taken part in every edition of the global showpiece. They are also the only country to have won the title five times: amassing a total of 64 victories, 14 draws and 14 defeats in 92 games played. Between 15 June 2008 and 11 October 2009, A Seleção went 19 games unbeaten.

Korea DPR (North Korea)

Korea DPR seemingly came from nowhere to storm into the Asian Zone's final round of qualifying, where they defied sizeable odds to take one of the continent's four automatic spots at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™. In a sense they lived up to their long-standing reputation as Asia's surprise packages, their qualifying success marking a return to world football's top table for the first time since going all the way to the last eight in 1966. After spending nearly 30 years in wilderness, the past decade saw the revival of the nation's footballing fortunes. With their women's football teams running riot at all levels on the international scene, the men's side came close to qualifying for Germany 2006 before successfully negotiating the road to South Africa 2010.

Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)

If an African team is to make a major impact on the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ finals in South Africa, Côte d'Ivoire are seen by many as the most likely candidates. And with world class talent throughout the starting 11, it's no wonder. Les Elephants also a point to prove after being eliminated in the first round at Germany 2006, albeit in an extremely difficult group, where they lost 2-1 to giants Argentina and the Netherlands before coming from two goals down to beat Serbia and Montenegro 3-2. With more experience, and a little more luck in the draw, Didier Drogba and Co are certain to be a handful in attack as they look to cement their emerging pedigree on the international level at South Africa 2010. Côte d'Ivoire were the only nation at Germany 2006 whose squad was made up of players entirely based at clubs outside their home country. They are the only team to never failed to score in a FIFA World Cup match. Côte d'Ivoire conceded early goals in all three of their 2006 matches, with all six of their goals against coming before the 40th minute.

Portugal

Finalists at UEFA EURO 2004 and semi-finalists at Germany 2006, Portugal have displayed some dazzling football in recent years, but without ever landing a major prize. Having never progressed beyond the semi-finals of a FIFA World Cup™, A Selecção das Quinas will be aiming to go all the way this time around. Mozambican-born coach Carlos Queiroz is no stranger to South Africa, and his previous experience as the host nation’s coach could prove invaluable. With talents of players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Pepe and Deco to call upon, Queiroz will know that expectations are sure to be high. Portugal set the bar incredibly high on their first FIFA World Cup appearance in 1966, walking away with a third-place finish along with a golden boot award for Eusebio. That maiden voyage remains their best performance to date on football’s biggest stage. After failing to progress past the first stage in 1986 and 2002, Germany 2006 marked a return to FIFA World Cup form for the Portuguese. Undefeated during the group phase, they went on to overcome Netherlands and England en route to the semi-finals, only to lose 1-0 to France and then go down to the hosts in the play-off for third place. South Africa 2010 will be Portugal’s fifth FIFA World Cup appearance.

Spain

On a scale of one to ten, Spain's performance in qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ can only be given top marks. On top of wins in each of their ten games, La Roja were the European Zone's second top scorers with 28 goals while conceding a miserly five at the other end. Maturity, resilience and the ability to overcome adversity were all in evidence during their campaign, and few national teams in world football are blessed with squads of such depth and sheer talent. The Iberians have not rested on the laurels of their UEFA EURO 2008 victory, consistently bringing in new faces without renouncing their commitment to attractive short-passing football. Spain have taken part in the finals of 12 FIFA World Cups and have not missed a single edition since failing to reach Germany 1974. La Roja's best performance at the global showpiece was a fourth-placed finish at Brazil 1950. At senior international level, Spain have two major titles to their name: the 1964 and 2008 European Championships.

Switzerland

Switzerland will be appearing at the FIFA World Cup™ finals for the ninth time when next summer's tournament gets underway in South Africa, where coach Ottmar Hitzfeld and his men are aiming for more than just a supporting role. The former Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich boss took the national helm after Switzerland's disappointing showing at UEFA EURO 2008, and has now led them to their second FIFA World Cup finals in a row. The Swiss made it to the Round of 16 at the 2006 event in Germany, where they were unluckily eliminated on penalties by Ukraine. In South Africa, Switzerland will be appearing at the FIFA World Cup for the ninth time. The Swiss reached the quarter-finals in 1934, 1938 and 1954. They were knocked out in the Round of 16 at the 2006 finals in Germany.

Honduras

Honduras reached the finals of the FIFA World Cup™ for only the second time in dramatic fashion, an equaliser in the dying seconds of the USA's clash with Costa Rica triggering frantic celebrations from Los Catrachos' fans thousands of miles further south. Yet despite having squeezed into the finals, coach Reinaldo Rueda's talented team will not be going to South Africa just to make up the numbers.Honduras return to global football's top table after 28 years away. Their only previous appearance at the finals came at Spain 1982. Under the watchful eye of then coach Jose de la Paz, Los Catrachos surprised the world by drawing 1-1 with the hosts and then with Northern Ireland, before exiting the tournament after conceding a late goal in a 1-0 defeat by the former Yugoslavia. On the scoresheet for Honduras at that FIFA World Cup were Hector Zelaya and Antonio Laing, against Spain and Northern Ireland respectively.

Chile

Chile's recent renaissance has been capped by a return to the FIFA World Cup™ finals following a 12-year absence. In the international wilderness since France 1998, when Marcelo Salas and Ivan Zamorano showcased their consummate finishing skills, La Roja believe they have the resources to emulate their illustrious predecessors and advance beyond the group phase. Coached by the experienced Argentinian Marcelo Bielsa, the Chileans qualified for the finals with some ease, atoning for poor performances in the qualifying competitions for Korea/Japan 2002 and Germany 2006, when they finished ninth and seventh respectively. And having finally found talented replacements to fill the void left by the Za-Sa partnership, hopes are high that they can go on and excel themselves in South Africa. Chile will be taking part in the FIFA World Cup finals for the eighth time at South Africa 2010. Their best performance to date came when they hosted the tournament in 1962 and finished third.

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