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Archived Boards => 2010 World Cup - South Africa => Topic started by: Observer on October 15, 2006, 05:57:52 PM

Title: 2010 Rumor
Post by: Observer on October 15, 2006, 05:57:52 PM

I just heard that Bill Gates has thrown in his support for South Africa, to aid in the finance of WC 2010.
Now I eh have no article etc. but I got it from some insiders in the Big House
Anyone else heard of this?

Title: Re: 2010 Rumor
Post by: MATADOR on October 15, 2006, 09:22:07 PM

you sure is not the outhouse you heard that from?? :rotfl:

Title: Re: 2010 Rumor
Post by: rippin on October 15, 2006, 10:31:34 PM

Can't confirm it but I have friends at MS and it seem Bill Gates has an interest in developing Africa. He has invested in other projects in Africa. Imagine that.

Title: Re: 2010 Rumor
Post by: WestCoast on October 16, 2006, 01:57:13 AM

nothing on the foundation website
http://www.gatesfoundation.org/GlobalHealth/Pri_Diseases/HIVAIDS/Grants/default.htm?showYear=2006

Title: Re: 2010 Rumor
Post by: Observer on October 16, 2006, 07:06:13 AM

Quote from: RedHowler on October 16, 2006, 01:57:13 AM

nothing on the foundation website
http://www.gatesfoundation.org/GlobalHealth/Pri_Diseases/HIVAIDS/Grants/default.htm?showYear=2006

It could be something as simple as covering all the cost for the communications in the Stadia and head office. That alone is millions.

Title: Re: 2010 Rumor
Post by: fitzinho on October 16, 2006, 08:12:50 AM

Quote from: Observer on October 15, 2006, 05:57:52 PM

I just heard that Bill Gates has thrown in his support for South Africa, to aid in the finance of WC 2010.
Now I eh have no article etc. but I got it from some insiders in the Big House
Anyone else heard of this?

The Big House?? how men in jail know bout dem ting dred...lol

Title: Re: 2010 Rumor
Post by: davidephraim on October 16, 2006, 07:18:15 PM

Quote from: fitzinho on October 16, 2006, 08:12:50 AM

Quote from: Observer on October 15, 2006, 05:57:52 PM

I just heard that Bill Gates has thrown in his support for South Africa, to aid in the finance of WC 2010.
Now I eh have no article etc. but I got it from some insiders in the Big House
Anyone else heard of this?

The Big House?? how men in jail know bout dem ting dred...lol

The intranet boss the intranet!!!

Title: Re: 2010 Rumor
Post by: Marky NYC on October 17, 2006, 10:46:47 AM

Source: http://sportsbybrooks.com/pele-pontificates-on-south-africas-pathetic-2010-world-cup-prep-11248.php

WAS MARADONA UNAVAILABLE? The TORONTO GLOBE & MAIL has the hilarious news that major event logistical expert Pele was in South Africa last month "trying to determine if the [2010 World Cup] will go ahead as scheduled, or will have to be moved."

Pele: "(Nelson Mandela) is very sick ... If Mandela dies, it would be difficult to control there.

"(South Africa) is supposed to have already started the construction on the new stadiums. Until now, they didn’t start. Bill Gates, Bono, FIFA, we have a meeting to see how to help. They can help a lot to prepare the infrastructure. ... They are going to be okay. But they are already behind."

There's no way the World Cup will be moved, despite what you might hear about the Cup coming to the U.S. in 2010.



There are plenty of African-Americans and others who will make it happen - with money and resources - if the South Africans drop the ball (which they probably will).

Title: Re: 2010 Rumor
Post by: Trini_fan on October 17, 2006, 05:34:56 PM

I waiting to see which African Americans going to make this happen.  :rotfl:

I swear this is FIFA and the Olympic committee's way of getting publicity. Every world cup and olympics it is the same thing.....there is always some fear of the stadiums not being ready, the transport system not being good enough, something being behind schedule....now Mandela dying. ::)

They act like they don't go through everythign with a fine tooth comb before even choosing the host country.