Ethnic Strifes in South Africa

Hi, this is Micheal Ballack captain of the German soccer team. The past ethnic strife's in South Africa occurred in the 1890's to the 1970's with a series of laws that were put in place by the British Government. The Government had three types of race White, Black, and Coloured which allowed certain races to exceed others rights. In the early 20Th century many countries around the world refused to trade with Africa due to its racial government and segregation. In 1974 was Mahlabatini Declaration of Faith signed by South Africa's government and started to end discrimination against blacks. The ethnic relations in South Africa have changed much, there is more freedom and welcoming from people as you walk in. The people are very nice and show much hospitality for our team. Lots of street vendors want to sell us homemade meals and crafts, these street vendors look very poor and rely of tourism for money. There is not much higher class in South Africa, only the rich live on the top of hills and valleys to escape the heat and villages. The laws for blacks and whites are the same, but much of the blacks live in the villages while lots of whites are in the upper class. I think this will not continue until many blacks start their own buisnesses and create wealth for themselves, in effect should also help the economy of South Africa. I think that this is a big step forward for South Africa since what it used to be and I hope it continues.

FIFA world cup tour

Hello Michael Ballack here captain of the Germany soccer team. Although I will not be playing in this FIFA world cup I will be following my team to South Africa to support them. I am sure we will be welcomed to South Africa and followed by many fans. Although South Africa is much hotter then the Germany climate we are so used to playing in, I am sure we will adapt. South Africa also has very different food but we will stay on a good protein diet, we will not be able to eat big portions of meats, and although that is a main food in South Africa we will have to resist. As our training in Appiano Sulla Strada Del Vino, Italy for the world cup comes to an end we will still train in between matches. My team is in group D and we are scheduled to play Australia, Serbia, and Ghana. We will open our campaign in Durban against Australia. We will travel 930km along the coast to Nelson Mandela Bay/ Port Elizabeth to face Serbia. If we do well we will go to South Africa. Our Fist game being in Australia will almost prepare us for the heat of the climate in South Africa. Australia almost has the same exact weather as South Africa but we will surely not be welcomed by soccer fans in Australia. My Countries Soccer team has high rankings in the world of football and we will sure make an impression during the 2010 FIFA world cup! Although much news media states that with my loss we have lost our chances of our fourth world cup, I know we still have a high chance of winning.

Germany Threw player eyes

I'm Michael Ballack and I'm the captain of the Germany Soccer Team competing for the FIFA World Cup and I have earned 97 senior caps to date, also I am very determined to lead my team to the major trophy. South Africa will be my last chance on a "major stage". Bayern Munich has a record of 48 goals in 93 internationals and that has put him third on the Germany national scoring chart. Phillipp Lahm has played for Germany at the 2004 Euro, the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and the Euro 2008. He is considered one of the best full back's in the world. He is known for his pace, dribbling and crossing abilities. Our Team Coach is Joachim Low and he was Jurgen Klinsmann's assistant at the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He became coach on July 12, 2006 and he has continued Klinsmann's attacking strategy as his main goal. No target has fully been hit, but the all-time leading scorer has earned a large amount of respect for his calm, knowledgeable and sympathetic manner of dealing with stars, press and public alike. If we win the world cup, when we get back home we will a huge celebration and it will be a great honor for our team. If we lose, we know we will have to try harder the next time, if there is a next time. When we reach South Africa we expect a beautiful country, with great weather, and a good competition for the world cup.

Germany in the FIFA world cup

This year, won first place in the European qualifying group which allowed them to qualify for the FIFA world cup. They have been contested in every FIFA world cup tournament, excluding the 1930s and 1950s world cup but Germany has only won the FIFA world cup three times since it started. The first time was in 1954, the second time was in 1974 and the third time was in 1990. Germany has also made it to the FIFA world cup seven times, which ties them with Brazil. This year, they are being coached by Joachim Low. The Germans' consistent success is based on deep reserves of experience, finely-honed tactical knowledge and the ability to rise to the occasion when the game is at its most crucial moments. In the past this is what has made them a very successful team. Michael Ballack, the Germany team captain, has received the runners-up spot at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, another runners-up spot in 2006, and another second place at UEFA EURO 2008 in 2008. If Ballack were to lead his country to the championship and win, that would elevate him to the member ship of the other FIFA world cup winning champions. Another player that the Germans are relying deeply on is their striker Miroslav Klose. He is considered a ‘goal getter’ for his reputation of scoring goals when his team needs it the most. Chelsea midfielder Ballack rates as the undisputed leader of the team. He is only 33 and has received 97 senior caps to this date.