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Goal.com's series on South Africa continues with a World Cup visitor's guide to all the activities, food, and sites that will be available at the site of 2010 World Cup. With locals giving all the juicy insight, Goal.com's World Cup series is can't miss for any fan who plans to make the trip.

Fear The Flu

With three players on Blackburn Rovers being confirmed H1N1 Swine Flu victims, the footballing world is taking notice. Players who spit regularly during matches are being advised against it, while Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has acknowledged the threat that his team may be under.

The Ins And Outs

Only 47 days after taking control of CSKA Moscow, Spanish manager Juande Ramos has been shown the door following the team's derby loss to FK Moscow. This news comes on the same day that former Celtic boss Gordon Strachan has been named the boss at Middlesbrough.

Enpowering Eto'o

It wasn't the cleanest of break-ups, but Barcelona and Samuel have officially gone their separate ways and seem fine without each other. Unfortunately for Barca, the striker wants compensation for how he was outed, and according to his agent, he might just get it, and €2 million worth.

Diving Denials

Chelsea forward Didier Drogba denies that he is a diver. Instead, the Ivorian claims, playing the game at a high pace means only small touches can throw one off balance. He also claims that defenders view him as a target before brushing aside the boos he gets as not player specific.

Aiming High

Chelsea's powerful forward Didier Drogba apparently his dreams of lifting a trophy in a shirt that isn't colored blue. The Ivorian wants to see his national side achieve World Cup glory in next summer's tournament having just nailed down their ticket to South Africa in June.

Tickets Booked

The Ivory Coast has booked a spot in South Africa next summer with a 1-1 against Malawi. Didier Drogba's equalizer was all the Elephants would need to earn a berth in the World Cup. Some friendly results are also in. Australia earned a draw against the Netherlands and Japan topped Scotland.