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Parreira Wary Of Forlan

Parreira Wary Of Forlan

SOUTH Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has singled out Uruguay striker Diego Forlan as a player his side will need to pay special attention to in tonight's World Cup clash in Pretoria. 16 Jun 2010
Match Ball And Vuvuzelas No Problem For Parreira

Match Ball And Vuvuzelas No Problem For Parreira

SOUTH Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira made clear his position on the thorny issue of the vuvuzelas and the match ball at this summer's World Cup by declaring: "We love both". 16 Jun 2010
Torrado Excited By France Clash

Torrado Excited By France Clash

MEXICO captain Gerardo Torrado is relishing the chance to face France on Thursday. 15 Jun 2010
Vela Focused Only on Mexico

Vela Focused Only on Mexico

MEXICO forward Carlos Vela has his sights set on a three-point haul against France on Thursday and is taking little heed of the supposed problems Les Bleus are experiencing. 15 Jun 2010
Tabarez To Shake Up Team

Tabarez To Shake Up Team

URUGUAY coach Oscar Tabarez has not ruled out making several changes to the side that drew against France when they take on South Africa on Wednesday. 14 Jun 2010
Mood Good In France Camp - Evra

Mood Good In France Camp - Evra

FRANCE skipper Patrice Evra has slammed reports of a rift in the camp as "bull" amid rumours team-mate William Gallas is furious he was overlooked for the captaincy. 12 Jun 2010
Modise Admits Nerves Got to South Africa

Modise Admits Nerves Got to South Africa

SOUTH Africa midfielder Teko Modise admitted his side suffered from early nerves yesterday but was satisfied overall with the 1-1 draw against Mexico in the 2010 World Cup opener. 12 Jun 2010
Malouda - Substitute Role 'Frustrating'

Malouda - Substitute Role 'Frustrating'

FRANCE forward Florent Malouda admits he found it "frustrating" to be kept on the bench until the last 15 minutes of last night's World Cup stalemate with Uruguay. 12 Jun 2010
France With Plenty To Do

France With Plenty To Do

FRANCE coach Raymond Domenech believes World Cup Group A rivals Mexico and South Africa hold the early advantage after his side's goalless draw with Uruguay. 12 Jun 2010
Stalemate For Les Bleus & Uruguay

Stalemate For Les Bleus & Uruguay

FRANCE endured another lacklustre start to a World Cup campaign as they were unable to find a way past Uruguay in Cape Town. 12 Jun 2010
France v Uruguay Pic Special

France v Uruguay Pic Special

All the match action from France and Uruguay's 0-0 draw in Group A. Pics by Getty Images. 12 Jun 2010
Parreira: We Can Progress

Parreira: We Can Progress

SOUTH Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira suggested his side initially froze under the weight of expectation but believes the 1-1 draw with Mexico keeps alive their dream of reaching the last 16 of the World Cup. 12 Jun 2010
Hosts Inspired By Spirit Of Mandela

Hosts Inspired By Spirit Of Mandela

IT was the sound of South African history. 12 Jun 2010
Moment Of Truth Has Arrived: Mokoena

Moment Of Truth Has Arrived: Mokoena

RAFAEL Marquez denied hosts South Africa a dream start to the World Cup with his goal 11 minutes from time earning Mexico a deserved draw at Soccer City. 12 Jun 2010
Hosts Held By Mexico In Opener

Hosts Held By Mexico In Opener

IN the end it was not the result South Africa wanted but also not the result many of its football-mad population of 50 million feared either as the host nation came so close to snatching a fairytale victory in the opening game of the 2010 World Cup on Friday night. 12 Jun 2010
South Africa v Mexico Pic Special

South Africa v Mexico Pic Special

All the match action from the World Cup opener between hosts South Africa and Mexico at Soccer City in Soweto, Johannesburg. Pics by Getty Images. 12 Jun 2010