World Cup stadium opens in Johannesburg

World Cup stadium opens in Johannesburg

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - FIFA President Sepp Blatter smiles as he addresses a ceremony to mark the opening of Soccer City Stadium, the main venue of soccer's World Cup finals in Johannesburg on June 2, 2010. (Kyodo)

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