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World Cup Venues Guide

World Cup Venues Guide

Compiled by Thahir Asmal, Press Association Sport 27 May 2010
Essien Vital to Finals - Ghana

Essien Vital to Finals - Ghana

GHANA coach Milovan Rajevac insists Michael Essien's involvement in the World Cup is vital not just to his country but to the tournament itself. 27 May 2010
Ballack: Roos Can Beat Germany

Ballack: Roos Can Beat Germany

MICHAEL Ballack has warned the World Cup will be difficult for Germany and an exit before the semi-finals "would mean failure". 27 May 2010
Boateng Upset By German Criticism

Boateng Upset By German Criticism

KEVIN-PRINCE Boateng has complained that the criticism of him has "gone too far" following his foul on Michael Ballack which ruled the Germany captain out of the World Cup. 27 May 2010
Serbian Zigic Set for Blue Move

Serbian Zigic Set for Blue Move

TOWERING Serbia striker Nikola Zigic looks all set to sign for Birmingham after undergoing a medical last night. 26 May 2010
Trasch Adds to Germany's Injury Problems

Trasch Adds to Germany's Injury Problems

GERMANY have suffered another World Cup injury blow after it was confirmed midfielder Christian Trasch will miss the tournament after spraining an ankle in a warm-up game last night. 26 May 2010
Roos Off On A Wing And Prayer

Roos Off On A Wing And Prayer

AUSTRALIA have flown out to South Africa for the World Cup on their own Qantas jet emblazoned with Socceroos livery - but with worries still remaining on injuries to key players. 26 May 2010
Roos: We Must Get Better

Roos: We Must Get Better

BRETT Holman and Dario Vidosic, the heroes in Australia's 2-1 win over New Zealand on Monday night, have both admitted that the Socceroos need to improve but have preached patience in the build-up to the World Cup. 26 May 2010
Socceroos Fly To South Africa Pic Special

Socceroos Fly To South Africa Pic Special

The squad of 28 Socceroos flew out from Melbourne today as their World Cup dream became a reality. Pics by Getty Images. 26 May 2010
Race Still On For The #2 No.1

Race Still On For The #2 No.1

ADAM Federici and Brad Jones are still locked in battle to stake their claim to be Mark Schwarzer's shadow at the World Cup, Pim Verbeek has admitted. 25 May 2010
Pim - Maybe We Pushed Too Hard

Pim - Maybe We Pushed Too Hard

PIM Verbeek said the Socceroos may have been jaded after a heavy training schedule going into Monday night’s farewell game with New Zealand – but he’s not concerned heading into the World Cup. 25 May 2010
Mac's Axed From Roos WC Squad

Mac's Axed From Roos WC Squad

SCOTT McDonald has failed for the Socceroos for the last time under Pim Verbeek and is one of three players axed from Australia's World Cup squad. 25 May 2010
'Kiwis Earned Their WC Spot'

'Kiwis Earned Their WC Spot'

NEW Zealand coach Ricki Herbert believes their performance against Australia shows the Kiwis can compete at the World Cup - and justifies regular future clashes against the Socceroos. 25 May 2010
No Panic For Pim

No Panic For Pim

SOCCEROOS boss Pim Verbeek says there is no cause for panic in the wake of Australia's unflattering 2-1 win over lowly New Zealand on Monday night, insisting his team will improve dramatically between now and the start of the World Cup. 25 May 2010
Grella Sorry For Horror Tackle

Grella Sorry For Horror Tackle

SOCCEROOS midfielder Vince Grella has admitted his two-footed challenge on Leo Bertos was unnecessary and put the All Whites winger within inches of shattering his World Cup dream. 25 May 2010
Pim Slams Star Duo

Pim Slams Star Duo

SOCCEROOS boss Pim Verbeek has slammed the 'unprofessional' tackles of Vince Grella and Tim Cahill during Monday night's friendly against New Zealand which have left one of the All Whites' best players in danger of missing the World Cup. 25 May 2010

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