SA's Confed Cup organisers just missed a distinction when FIFA president Sepp Blatter made his assessment of the tournament.
A German journalist has died from injuries he sustained in a car crash as he made his way to report on the first Confed Cup semi-final.
The Confederations Cup has served to dispel any fears or doubts over SA's ability to stage what promises to be a memorable 2010 SWC.
Brazil defended their Confed Cup title with a crushing come-from-behind victory to inflict a cruel loss on underdogs the USA.
SA coach Joel Santana could only smile, but declined to comment when asked if he would recall out of favour striker Benni McCarthy.
Brazil coach Carlos Dunga has praised his players as being totally committed after the Selecao came from behind to beat the US.
A lack of experience cost Bafana Bafana the biggest upset in world soccer. That was the opinion of Bafana head coach Joel Santana.
Real Madrid's recent signing Kaka has been awarded the Golden Ball after being voted best footballer at the Confederations Cup.
Bafana skipper Aaron Mokoena, has admitted he was "devastated" after brave Bafana were beaten 3-2 after extra time by Spain.
Xabi Alonso scored off a free kick to give Spain a dramatic victory over South Africa in the Confed Cup third place play-off.
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