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Pienaar welcomes the world to South Africa

Friday, June 4, 2010

Everton winger and South Africa talisman Steven Pienaar gives UEFA.com his guide to the FIFA World Cup as he looks ahead to the big kick-off in Johannesburg on 11 June.

Pienaar welcomes the world to South Africa
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History will be made when the FIFA World Cup gets under way as the final tournament will take place in Africa for the first time. As we look ahead to the big kick-off 11 June between hosts South Africa and Mexico in Johannesburg, Everton winger and Bafana Bafana talisman Steven Pienaar gives UEFA.com his guide to the finals.

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