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Confederations Cup Special: Crime Review

With less than a year on the clock to the kick-off of the 2010 World Cup at Soweto's stunning Soccer City, players, managers, fans, and crucially FIFA's top brass all gave the rainbow nation the thumbs up. Despite the vote of confidence it is important to take a look at the few incidents where security was breached, analysing whether or not it is a major problem ahead of next year’s event.

The key issue during the Confederations Cup was the fact that there were very few incidents to report, and in the cases that were reports, not incidents of violent crime took place. The tournament officials, players, fans and all those involved were kept safe, and crime was kept to a minimum. Despite this, much more is planned ahead of next year’s event in order to maintain the safety and security of all those who will form part of the 2010 World Cup, from teams and fans, to the vendors who sell flags on the side of the street.

The only unfortunate death the took place at the FIFA Confederations Cup was that of German journalist Wolfgang Jost, who was killed in a car accident on the way to the semi-final between Spain and the United States in Bloemfontein last Wednesday. This was not a product of crime, but it is always sad to lose anyone at an event of this nature, and Goal.com wish to extend their condolences to Jost’s family, friends and colleagues.

In general the tournament has been a success, and United States coach Bob Bradley spoke for many when he concluded, "We have had an amazing time in South Africa. The way people have treated us like friends, their passion for the game, the security personnel who actually smile, the organisation - in all those ways it's been a great experience and every man in our squad would say they can't wait to complete the task of qualifying and get back here next year."

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