Here we go -- FIFA world cup 2010 begins, will you be watching?
Maybe learn something about the host country? CBC always throws in a lot of special spots about the host country.
Some may not realize just how big a sporting event this is. Just as a comparison, the superbowl gets roughly 100-110 million viewers for that one game, give or take. The world cup however will see well over 700 million viewers worldwide, nearly equal to 1/8th of the world's population. We may love our football, hockey, baseball, hoops, golf and NASCAR over here in N. America but definitely on a global scale THIS is the premier sport on planet Earth. No other single sport or sporting event comes close to rivaling the Olympics for viewership and popularity like this one does.
S Africa vs Mexico starting now. Like I said in the title, HERE WE GO. Already you can barely hear the announcer over all the hornblowing from over 70k crazed fans. Sounds like the buzz of a giant horde of killer bees blasting through my tv speakers, lol.
Whether you're a fan or not I say don't miss this party.
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