Cape Town meets President Clinton

Clearly taken before the 0-0 result with Algeria...

Everyone is still smiling before the game between England and Algeria. With the USA having survived the ordeals of the afternoon, evening in Cape Town had a confident England facing the north Africans. Nothing is easy in this World Cup, but good will and a friendly picture with Prince William was the order of the day in the VVIP lounge.

Cape Town, more pictures...

Italy vs Paraguay - 1:1 Final...

The Green Point Stadium is a real beauty. This panoramic view gives some measure to this wonderful facility.

Dr. Dominic Maestracci, President of the Canadian Soccer Association and Dr. Michel D'Hooghe, FIFA's Medical Committee Chairman, have a brief friendly chat at halftime of the match in the VVIP lounge.

Italo Zanzi and George Tarantini wait with anticipation to see whether Italy will tie it up before the match is over.

Cape Town, a View from the Top of Table Mountain...

USA Viewing Party in Cape Town...

Shaun Donovan, U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, was on hand to cheer the USA in gaining a tie with England in their opening match while at a viewing party organized by myself and U.S. Consul General Dr. Alberta Mayberry at the One & Only Resort in Cape Town.

Pictured above with Jerry Inzerillo of the One & Only Resorts, Secretary Donovan receives a CONCACAF medal from me commemorating his presence at the viewing party.

Other VIPs included (right to left) FIFA Vice President Geoffrey Thompson (England), FIFA Venue Coordinator Hugo Salcedo (USA) and FIFA Executive Committee Member Dr. Michel D'Hooghe (Belgium), all intensely wrapped in the tension of the match.

Brazilian Referee Carlos Simon makes the coin toss and Captains Steven Gerrard (England) and Carlos Bocanegra (USA) stand by to begin the game ultimately resulting in a 1-1 tie.

There were plenty of opportunities to yell and shout as both teams put on a great show in their opening match of the World Cup.

Staff and LOC members made good use of the Saturday night invitation to establish better relations with seven more matches still to be played in the Cape Town venue.

CONCACAF Deputy General Secretary Italo Zanzi overlooks the group at the bar during the viewing to see that everyone is happy and comfortable.

U.S. Consul General Mayberry pins me for the World Cup...