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Rehhagel Urges Greece to Seize World Cup Chance

Rehhagel Urges Greece to Seize World Cup Chance

GREECE touched down in Durban today with coach Otto Rehhagel telling his squad to make the most of their opportunity at the World Cup. 7 Jun 2010
South Korea In Confident Mood

South Korea In Confident Mood

Coach Huh Jung-moo is not feeling the nerves as South Korea's World Cup opener against Greece draws closer. 7 Jun 2010
Messi Promises to Bring His Best to World Cup

Messi Promises to Bring His Best to World Cup

LIONEL Messi has vowed to reproduce his Barcelona performances on the World Cup stage and help Argentina to glory this summer. 6 Jun 2010
Lee Still Number One

Lee Still Number One

VETERAN goalkeeper Lee Woon-jae underlined his place as South Korea's number one after coach Huh Jung-moo finalised his World Cup roster with captain Park Ji-sung and striker Park Chu-young also handed prominent roles. 5 Jun 2010
Ideye Replaces Mikel

Ideye Replaces Mikel

Nigeria have called up uncapped Brown Ideye to replace John Obi Mikel in their squad for the World Cup after the Chelsea midfielder was ruled out of the tournament due to injury. 5 Jun 2010
Mikel Out of World Cup

Mikel Out of World Cup

NIGERIA midfielder John Obi Mikel has been ruled out of the World Cup due to injury, according to a team official. 5 Jun 2010
Samaras: Fight Is On For Second

Samaras: Fight Is On For Second

GREECE striker Georgios Samaras expects an open fight for second place behind Argentina in World Cup Group B. 5 Jun 2010
Kanu Targets Argentina Upset

Kanu Targets Argentina Upset

NIGERIA captain Nwankwo Kanu has warned Argentina not to write them off ahead of their opening World Cup match in Johannesburg in just under 10 days time. 4 Jun 2010
Samaras: Ki Is My Enemy Now

Samaras: Ki Is My Enemy Now

GREECE striker Georgios Samaras refused to wish his Celtic team-mate Ki Sung-yueng good luck ahead of the World Cup as the pair prepare to face each other in the group stages. 4 Jun 2010
South Korea: We're Ready

South Korea: We're Ready

COACH Huh Jung-moo is satisfied his players are ready for the World Cup after South Korea were edged 1-0 by Spain in their final warm-up match yesterday. 4 Jun 2010
Spain Just Squeak Past South Korea

Spain Just Squeak Past South Korea

JESUS Navas struck a stunning winner as Spain left it late once again before recording a narrow World Cup warm-up victory over South Korea. 4 Jun 2010
Greece To Learn From Defeat

Greece To Learn From Defeat

GREECE coach Otto Rehhagel admitted yesterday's 2-0 defeat to Paraguay was a learning experience as he shapes his side for the World Cup opener against South Korea. 4 Jun 2010
Messi Talks Up Argentina Chances

Messi Talks Up Argentina Chances

Lionel Messi feels that, man for man, there are no better teams at the World Cup than Argentina. 4 Jun 2010
Paraguay Impress Against Greece

Paraguay Impress Against Greece

PARAGUAY got the better of Greece in Winterthur, Switzerland, with a 2-0 win as both sides continued their preparations for the World Cup. 3 Jun 2010
We Needed to Escape From Anxiety - Mascherano

We Needed to Escape From Anxiety - Mascherano

ARGENTINA captain Javier Mascherano has defended his national team's decision to arrive early in South Africa for the World Cup finals. 3 Jun 2010
First XI Decisions Still Await Maradona

First XI Decisions Still Await Maradona

ARGENTINA boss Diego Maradona has suggested he has yet to decide his starting XI for their World Cup opener against Nigeria. 2 Jun 2010