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Soccer fever is bursting into a flame,
Around the globe people love the game.
South Africa, 2010 is the year,
Contenders for the World Cup have gathered here.
Each nation is represented by a flagpole,
The trophy coveted by heart and soul.
The players of each team are skillful and strong,
Regulation time of a game lasting ninety minutes long.
Who will be victorious after all is said and done,
Now that the process of elimination has begun.
The climate of the host country is hot,
Great reserves of strength are called upon a lot.
The goalkeepers leap and jump up high,
The referees look on with a watchful eye.
 The body language is easy to read,
The ball travels at a breakneck speed.
The spectators roar and sing,
What will four years of preparation bring.
Nerves are stretched taught and raw,
Overtime is played if the score is a draw.
When the final whistle is blown,
The winners will be worldwide known.
Joy and exultation on their faces shimmer,
Into the realm of soccer this has been more than just a glimmer.
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