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Messi Caught In Flu Scare

Messi Caught In Flu Scare

ARGENTINA have played down reports star playmaker Lionel Messi has come down with a case of the flu ahead of Saturday's quarter-final clash with Germany at the World Cup. 2 Jul 2010
Bierhoff: Argentina a Step-Up From England

Bierhoff: Argentina a Step-Up From England

OLIVER Bierhoff has admitted Germany will find it harder to beat Argentina tomorrow than they did to overcome England. 2 Jul 2010
Teams Indulge In War of Words

Teams Indulge In War of Words

ARGENTINA defender Martin Demichelis has inflamed the war of words ahead of tomorrow's World Cup quarter-final with Germany by declaring: "Show us some respect." 2 Jul 2010
Aguirre Aims to Prove Doubters Wrong

Aguirre Aims to Prove Doubters Wrong

MEXICO coach Javier Aguirre is determined to prove wrong those who predict his side are "dead and gone" even before kick-off in their World Cup last 16 encounter with Argentina. 27 Jun 2010
Suarez Keeps the Dream Alive

Suarez Keeps the Dream Alive

MATCHWINNER Luis Suarez is dreaming of winning the World Cup after firing Uruguay into the quarter-finals. 27 Jun 2010
Samaras In Dreamland

Samaras In Dreamland

GREECE striker Georgios Samaras' World Cup has been "an unbelievable dream" marred only by a disappointing performance in their opening Group B match against South Korea. 24 Jun 2010
Bigger Challenges Lie Ahead For Maradona

Bigger Challenges Lie Ahead For Maradona

ARGENTINA coach Diego Maradona admitted his side will face greater tests after their 2-0 victory over Greece at the Peter Mokaba Stadium made it three wins in succession in Group B. 23 Jun 2010
Park Pleased With Korea Progress

Park Pleased With Korea Progress

SOUTH Korea captain Park Ji-sung was all smiles as his team reached their goal of making it to the last 16 of the World Cup. 23 Jun 2010
Argentina Too Good For Backs To The Wall Greece

Argentina Too Good For Backs To The Wall Greece

DEFENDER Martin Demichelis and substitute Martin Palermo succeeded where Argentina's multi-talented strikeforce had failed as they scored the goals to break Greece's resilience and end their World Cup hopes at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. 23 Jun 2010
Park - We Have High Expectations

Park - We Have High Expectations

PARK Ji-sung hopes to replicate his heroics of 2002 when South Korea face Nigeria in today's crucial Group B showdown in Durban. 22 Jun 2010
Messi Will Play - Maradona

Messi Will Play - Maradona

ARGENTINA coach Diego Maradona has dismissed suggestions he might rest Lionel Messi for tomorrow`s final Group B clash against Greece, insisting it would be a "sin" to deprive the public of seeing the best player on the planet. 21 Jun 2010
Messi Untroubled By Lack of Goals

Messi Untroubled By Lack of Goals

LIONEL Messi is not letting his goalscoring drought affect him as long as Argentina continue to win at the World Cup. 21 Jun 2010
Kaita Calm Despite Death Threats

Kaita Calm Despite Death Threats

NIGERIA midfielder Sani Kaita has revealed he received death threats after his sending-off in the 2-1 Group B defeat to Greece. 20 Jun 2010
Greece Hold Out Little Hope of Upset

Greece Hold Out Little Hope of Upset

GREECE coach Otto Rehhagel has admitted his team's chances against Argentina in their final Group B match are slim. 20 Jun 2010
Huh Promises Attacking Intent

Huh Promises Attacking Intent

SOUTH Korea coach Huh Jung-moo has promised an attacking display in Tuesday's crucial Group B showdown with Nigeria as his side look to secure just a second appearance in the last 16 of a World Cup finals. 19 Jun 2010
Samaras Relishes Messi Clash

Samaras Relishes Messi Clash

GREECE striker Georgios Samaras is relishing the prospect of sharing the same pitch with Lionel Messi on Tuesday. 19 Jun 2010