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Kwak Ruled Out of Finals

Kwak Ruled Out of Finals

SOUTH Korea defender Kwak Tae-hwi has been ruled out of the World Cup finals after suffering a knee injury in yesterday's 1-0 defeat to Belarus in Austria. 31 May 2010
Messi Fears England Threat

Messi Fears England Threat

ARGENTINA forward Lionel Messi believes England are among the leading contenders to lift the World Cup in South Africa this summer, alongside Spain and Brazil. 28 May 2010
Lee Suffers Injury Blow

Lee Suffers Injury Blow

LEE Dong-guk is set to miss South Korea's World Cup opener against Greece on June 12 due to a hamstring injury. 27 May 2010
Samaras and Co Carrying No Baggage

Samaras and Co Carrying No Baggage

Georgios Samaras insists Greece will go into this summer's World Cup free from the pressure of emulating the heroes of Euro 2004. 27 May 2010
Rehhagel Ready to Spring World Cup Surprise

Rehhagel Ready to Spring World Cup Surprise

Otto Rehhagel will be hoping his side can upset the odds once more this summer when he takes Greece to their first World Cup finals in 16 years. 27 May 2010
Mascherano Key to Argentina's Hopes

Mascherano Key to Argentina's Hopes

Argentina captain Javier Mascherano was described earlier this season by his Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez as one of the top four or five players in his position in the world. 27 May 2010
Shittu Keen to Shine In South Africa

Shittu Keen to Shine In South Africa

Danny Shittu may be Bolton's forgotten man, but he could find himself the centre of attention this summer. 27 May 2010
New Challenge Awaits for Maradona the Manager

New Challenge Awaits for Maradona the Manager

Just over 15 years after leaving the World Cup finals in disgrace after a failed drugs test, Diego Maradona was on the verge of another desperate low in the competition that had once propelled him to the status of global icon. 27 May 2010
World Cup Venues Guide

World Cup Venues Guide

Compiled by Thahir Asmal, Press Association Sport 27 May 2010
Nigeria Need to Fulfil Their Potential

Nigeria Need to Fulfil Their Potential

Nigeria, who will be making their fourth trip to the World Cup finals, are a country rich in football talent and a glance at almost any football league in the world is certain to throw up a few Nigerian names. 27 May 2010
Huh Targets Place In Knockout Stages

Huh Targets Place In Knockout Stages

While it may be eight years ago, South Korea's run to the semi-finals of the 2002 World Cup is still fresh in the memory of fans and anything less than reaching the last 16 in South Africa will likely be viewed as failure. 27 May 2010
Mikel to Link Up With Super Eagles

Mikel to Link Up With Super Eagles

A "FIT" John Obi Mikel will link up with the rest of his Nigeria team-mates on Friday, according to a spokesman for the country's football federation. 27 May 2010
Greece Held By North Korea

Greece Held By North Korea

GREECE warmed up for their World Cup opener with a 2-2 draw against North Korea in Altach, Austria, this evening. 26 May 2010
Argentina's Five Star Thrashing

Argentina's Five Star Thrashing

ARGENTINA said goodbye to their home fans before their World Cup trip with a 5-0 win over Canada. 25 May 2010
Nigeria Confident of Mikel Fitness

Nigeria Confident of Mikel Fitness

NIGERIA have played down fears over the fitness of John Obi Mikel, who is recovering from a knee injury less than three weeks before the start of the World Cup. 25 May 2010
Japan Beaten By South Korea

Japan Beaten By South Korea

PARK Ji-sung and Park Chu-young scored as South Korea beat fellow World Cup qualifiers Japan 2-0 in a friendly international today. 25 May 2010