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© the artist | Jun 08, 2010 | The Times

South Africa, FIFA & Tabloids

3 DAYS BEFORE the Soccer World Cup Jerm awards the leading players in its organisation and promotion according to how they "Got Stuff Right". First place is the champion host country, who has managed against all odds and expectations to get it right in time for the kick off. Second placed is FIFA who were no doubt penalised for their initial handling of the ticketing. Trailing third is the global tabloid press, whose Afro-pessimism has been shown up to be unjustified.