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Blatter still hopes Madiba will open World Cup
by EP Herald

The former South African president, now 91, made his last public appearance to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his release from prison on Feb. 11.

The World Cup opens on June 11 in Johannesburg.

Blatter says 'we cross fingers that Nelson Mandela ... can realise this dream. And his dream would be to be at the opening of the World Cup.

"For the time being, he is doing well and we hope that he can do it.'