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Greeks Downed By South Korea

Greeks Downed By South Korea

PARK Ji-sung helped to continue Greece's miserable World Cup record as South Korea secured the first victory of the 2010 finals with a 2-0 win in Port Elizabeth. 12 Jun 2010
Korea Republic v Greece Pic Special

Korea Republic v Greece Pic Special

All the match action from Port Elizabeth as Korea Republic take on Greece in Group B. Pics by Getty Images. 12 Jun 2010
Maradona In Plea For Fair Play

Maradona In Plea For Fair Play

ARGENTINA coach Diego Maradona appealed to FIFA to extol the virtues of their Fair Play campaign during this summer's World Cup as his side prepare to get their campaign under way this weekend. 12 Jun 2010
Lagerback: No Special Treatment for Messi

Lagerback: No Special Treatment for Messi

NIGERIA coach Lars Lagerback insists his side have no plans to do "a special job" on Lionel Messi after Argentina boss Diego Maradona demanded that World Cup referees uphold fair play and protect flair players. 12 Jun 2010
Rehhagel Eager for Cup Bow

Rehhagel Eager for Cup Bow

VETERAN Greece coach Otto Rehhagel's wait to lead a side out into World Cup battle will finally come to an end tomorrow. 12 Jun 2010
Park Eyes Knockout Stages

Park Eyes Knockout Stages

SOUTH Korea skipper Park Ji-sung is determined his stay in South Africa will not end after the group stage. 12 Jun 2010
Maradona Sees Messi As Natural Heir

Maradona Sees Messi As Natural Heir

ARGENTINA coach Diego Maradona admits he would love to see Lionel Messi make the same impact on this World Cup as he himself did back in 1986. 12 Jun 2010
Martins Wary of All-Round Argentina Threat

Martins Wary of All-Round Argentina Threat

NIGERIA striker Obafemi Martins insists his team must not fall into the trap of concentrating all their efforts on stopping the genius of Lionel Messi. 12 Jun 2010
Greece Players Suffer Hotel Thefts

Greece Players Suffer Hotel Thefts

POLICE have confirmed three members of Greece's World Cup squad have had cash totalling £1,300 stolen from their hotel rooms. 11 Jun 2010
Kanu Sets His Sights High

Kanu Sets His Sights High

NIGERIA striker Kanu has set his sights on an unlikely World Cup semi-final place. 10 Jun 2010
Julio Cesar Will Be Fit - Dunga

Julio Cesar Will Be Fit - Dunga

DUNGA is confident goalkeeper Julio Cesar will be fit in time for Brazil's World Cup opener with North Korea. 9 Jun 2010
Winning Is Everything - Burdisso

Winning Is Everything - Burdisso

ARGENTINA defender Nicolas Burdisso has told his team-mates winning is all that matters heading into their World Cup opener against Nigeria in Johannesburg. 9 Jun 2010
Spyropoulos: Korea Is 'Crunch' Game

Spyropoulos: Korea Is 'Crunch' Game

Greece defender Nikos Spyropoulos admits Saturday's World Cup opener against South Korea is already "the crunch match" for Otto Rehhagel's side. 9 Jun 2010
Higuain: Spain Are Favourites

Higuain: Spain Are Favourites

ARGENTINA forward Gonzalo Higuain has tagged Spain as favourites to win the World Cup but believes Lionel Messi could yet turn the tables in favour of Argentina. 9 Jun 2010
Moras a Major Doubt for Greece

Moras a Major Doubt for Greece

GREECE have admitted central defender Vangelis Moras needs "a last-minute medical wonder" to be fit for their World Cup opener against South Korea on Saturday. 9 Jun 2010
Blatter: FIFA Couldn't Stop It

Blatter: FIFA Couldn't Stop It

FIFA president Sepp Blatter says it could not have controlled security at the Nigeria and North Korea friendly that was marred by a stampede at the match which left injured 16. 8 Jun 2010