Numbers' game

2-0 For Bafana Bafana's last German training camp game against Jamaica.

90th Spot-drop for Bafana Bafana on FIFA's world ranking list.

1. That's the new position for Brazil on that same FIFA list. They've overtaken Spain from the poleposition.

1-0 Victory for Barca but not good enough to overcome their 3-1 defeat in Milan last week. Inter will now face Bayern Munich in a classic champions league final next month in Madrid.

2 Goals. That's what Liverpool needs tonight against Atletico Madrid. If they get that and keep the visitors from scoring, then the Reds will play the Europa Cup final in Hamburg next month against either Fulham or Hamburg.

21 Degrees in Joburg today. That's what's promised. We need some sun to dry up the humidity.

42 Days to go to world cup kick off.

Dreamfields

Was thinking about it this week as a colleague was looking for some nice football story angle.

Some (most) of radio listeners across SA will know John Perlman from his morning radio show on SAFM (no more) and his current afternoon gig on Kaya FM.
What probably and unfortunately fewer people know is that John is a passionate football fan. And has a big heart.

He is the man behind the Dreamfields Project. The aim is to invest in township and rural schools so they can join the world cup dream. So these kids too can feel the 2010 passion. So John and his Project try to provide better football pitches and football kit to these forgotten corners of the nation. It really brings a smile on these kids and let them really enjoy the love of the football game in decent conditions and with real balls and real outfits.

Dreamfields’ long-term goal is to get a school football league running across South Africa. A great idea!!! Thumbs up for John and his project!

For more check out www.dreamfieldsproject.org



...and did you see that goal from Liverpool's Babel in and against Lyon last night. WOW!

Torres' magic

Sunday braai at Mr Brown’s place was nearly rained out but then Joburg stuck to its summer tradition and kept the rain shower brief. Company was good, meat was tasty, salads were fresh, beer was cold. Had to keep it short as had to run off to Melville for a 4pm encounter of note.

Bunch of friends. Wide screen TV set. Beers. Liverpool vs Manchester United. The place was the Portuguese Fish Place on 7th Street. Remember the name because when the world cup comes to hit SA this will be a good place to hang out and watch the games. The t-shirt might be a sweater as temperatures will be lower, but the chance of rain will be much less to even close to zero.

Oh.. and thank you Torres for that magical kick that brought the Reds back from a bleak couple of weeks. What a goal! And Torres’ magic will be hitting our shores next year as Spain is qualified for the world cup. Nice!