William Jones
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The notorious Vuvuzela made a name for itself at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
sounding almost like a loud swarm of bees.
They've since become a staple at some stadiums, to some's pleasure and to many's annoyance.
FIFA have now confirmed that the plastic horns will be banned.
Whistles, apart from the referees, of course, are also prohibited, as are reusable water bottles.
There will also be serious repercussions for those, quote, streaking or revealing intimate body parts.
And body paint, according to FIFA, does not constitute clothing.
The tournament opener is Thursday, with Mexico taking on the country that put the Vuvuzela on the map, South Africa.
The notorious Vuvuzela made a name for itself at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
sounding almost like a loud swarm of bees.
They've since become a staple at some stadiums, to some's pleasure and to many's annoyance.
FIFA have now confirmed that the plastic horns will be banned.
Whistles, apart from the referees, of course, are also prohibited, as are reusable water bottles.
There will also be serious repercussions for those, quote, streaking or revealing intimate body parts.
And body paint, according to FIFA, does not constitute clothing."
The tournament opener is Thursday with Mexico taking on the country that put the Vuvuzela on the map, South Africa.
You always have to take World Cup warm-up game results with a degree of caution.
More than anything, it's a chance for coaches to experiment.