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England Fans Urged to Ignore Security Fears

England Fans Urged to Ignore Security Fears

SOUTH Africa's minister of police Nathi Mthethwa has urged England supporters to ignore the "prophets of doom" when they travel to the World Cup. 5 Mar 2010
Zuma Plays Down Security Fears

Zuma Plays Down Security Fears

South African president Jacob Zuma today sought to ease the fears of fans travelling to the World Cup by claiming his nation has addressed concerns over security. 5 Mar 2010
Grella: 'Kiwi Criticism Harsh'

Grella: 'Kiwi Criticism Harsh'

EXCLUSIVE: Socceroo Vince Grella has defended the decision to play New Zealand in Australia’s farewell game in Melbourne at the end of May. 27 Feb 2010
FIFA: South Africa Not Yet Ready for World Cup

FIFA: South Africa Not Yet Ready for World Cup

FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke admits South Africa would not be ready to host the World Cup if the tournament started tomorrow. 24 Feb 2010
Podcast: Asian Cup In Doubt?

Podcast: Asian Cup In Doubt?

WITH Pim naming a squad more devoid of talent than an Australian Idol contestant, the FourFourTwo Insider lads discuss if the Socceroos could miss out on Asian Cup qualification. 18 Feb 2010
Blatter Blasts 'Anti-Africa Prejudice'

Blatter Blasts 'Anti-Africa Prejudice'

FIFA president Sepp Blatter claims there is a disrespectful prejudice against South Africa hosting the World Cup. 12 Feb 2010
Terror Police Ready for World Cup

Terror Police Ready for World Cup

The South African Police Service are co-operating with forces in neighbouring countries and Interpol in a bid to combat the threat of terrorism and other cross-border crime during the World Cup. 11 Feb 2010
Nigeria Sneak Past Zambia

Nigeria Sneak Past Zambia

Vincent Enyeama was the hero for Nigeria saving one penalty and then scoring the crucial final one to help his side seal a place in the African Nations Cup semi-finals with a shoot-out victory over Zambia. 26 Jan 2010
No Concerns Over World Cup Security - Sa Police

No Concerns Over World Cup Security - Sa Police

South African police insist it is "very unfair" to question their security plan for the World Cup just because of the machine-gun attack on the Togo team which took place in nearby Angola on Friday. 12 Jan 2010
Jordaan: Don't Blame South Africa

Jordaan: Don't Blame South Africa

WORLD Cup boss Danny Jordaan has reportedly accused those voicing security fears over this summer's tournament of "double standards" in the wake of the terrorist attack on the Togo team. 10 Jan 2010
All Eyes Turn to Africa for Nations Cup

All Eyes Turn to Africa for Nations Cup

THE 27th edition of the African Nations Cup rolls into action on Sunday, but for many the tournament will be seen as just a taster of things to come in what will be the biggest football year the continent has ever seen. 9 Jan 2010
PODCAST: End Of Year Awards

PODCAST: End Of Year Awards

IT'S awards time as the FourFourTwo Insider podcast guys hand out their gongs to the high achievers of 2009. 18 Dec 2009
Lucas: We'll Be Right

Lucas: We'll Be Right

SOCCEROOS captain Lucas Neill tells the FourFourTwo Insider podcast of his delight at the World Cup draw and how Australia will revel in their underdog status. 11 Dec 2009
Roos Draw Tough WC Group

Roos Draw Tough WC Group

AUSTRALIA have been placed in Group D in the South Africa 2010 World Cup finals draw this morning and will face Germany, Ghana and Serbia. 5 Dec 2009
On A Roll With ‘Jabulani’

On A Roll With ‘Jabulani’

IT is the object the whole world will be watching come next year and we were at the adidas testing centre in Germany for the official pre-launch briefing and testing of the 2010 World Cup ball. 5 Dec 2009
Shilton Wary of African Threat

Shilton Wary of African Threat

ENGLAND'S record cap holder Peter Shilton has warned England they must not under-estimate any African opposition they may face at next year's World Cup. 4 Dec 2009

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