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South Africa Held by Bulgaria

South Africa Held by Bulgaria

WORLD Cup hosts South Africa continued their build-up to this summer's finals with a promising, yet ultimately disappointing 1-1 draw with Bulgaria in Johannesburg. 25 May 2010
Pienaar Wants Deal Before World Cup - Agent

Pienaar Wants Deal Before World Cup - Agent

STEVEN Pienaar's agent has reiterated that Everton risk losing the South Africa midfielder if they do not complete negotiations over a new deal before the World Cup. 25 May 2010
Domenech Has His Final 23

Domenech Has His Final 23

FRANCE coach Raymond Domenech says the 23 players he has in camp at Tignes will make up his squad for the World Cup in South Africa. 25 May 2010
Gerrard: Capello Called for Aggression

Gerrard: Capello Called for Aggression

ENGLAND midfielder Steven Gerrard revealed manager Fabio Capello had demanded more aggression from the team at half-time as England secured a 3-1 friendly win over Mexico at Wembley. 25 May 2010
Mexico Scoreline Flatters England

Mexico Scoreline Flatters England

ENGLAND signed off at Wembley with more questions than answers despite recording a comfortable 3-1 World Cup friendly win over Mexico. 25 May 2010
Domenech Waits on Gallas Fitness

Domenech Waits on Gallas Fitness

FRANCE coach Raymond Domenech is confident William Gallas will be fit for the World Cup. 24 May 2010
Domenech Calls for Unity

Domenech Calls for Unity

FRANCE coach Raymond Domenech has called on his players to pull together after Lassana Diarra was ruled out of the World Cup with a stomach complaint. 23 May 2010
Diarra Out Of World Cup

Diarra Out Of World Cup

FRANCE international midfielder Lassana Diarra will miss the 2010 World Cup due to a stomach problem. 23 May 2010
Bordeaux Deal Confirms Blanc Move

Bordeaux Deal Confirms Blanc Move

LAURENT Blanc's ascent to the position of France coach has been confirmed after Bordeaux today agreed a deal with the French Football Federation to let him go. 21 May 2010
Blanc Set for Les Bleus Post

Blanc Set for Les Bleus Post

LAURENT Blanc is set to become France coach after the French Football Federation reached an agreement with Bordeaux for him to take over after the World Cup finals. 20 May 2010
Dikgacoi Dismisses Weight Concerns

Dikgacoi Dismisses Weight Concerns

South Africa midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi insists he has no fears over his fitness heading into the World Cup amid concerns he has gained some weight during his time in England. 20 May 2010
Milito Extends Barca Deal

Milito Extends Barca Deal

ARGENTINEAN Barcelona defender Gabriel Milito has signed a one-year contract extension, the Primera Division champions have announced. 18 May 2010
Gallas Retained By France

Gallas Retained By France

WILLIAM Gallas has retained his place in a reduced France squad as Raymond Domenech's side begin their World Cup preparations in earnest in Tignes tomorrow. 18 May 2010
Mexico Defeat Chile In Warm Up

Mexico Defeat Chile In Warm Up

MEXICO completed their third straight 1-0 win to keep their preparations for this summer's World Cup on track. 17 May 2010
Vieira: Domenech Lacks Class

Vieira: Domenech Lacks Class

PATRICK Vieira has hit out at France boss Raymond Domenech, accusing him of lacking class in his handling of the former skipper's omission from his World Cup squad. 13 May 2010
Gallas Gets Fitness Warning From Domenech

Gallas Gets Fitness Warning From Domenech

Raymond Domenech has warned William Gallas he will be cut from France's 30-man provisional World Cup squad if he cannot prove his fitness. 13 May 2010