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Okada: We're Going for Win

Okada: We're Going for Win

JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada has urged his team to think of nothing but victory in tomorrow's World Cup clash with Denmark in Rustenburg, despite knowing a draw would be enough to get them into the last 16. 24 Jun 2010
Denmark Sweating on Bendtner Fitness

Denmark Sweating on Bendtner Fitness

THE FITNESS of Nicklas Bendtner was once again a major topic of discussion ahead of Denmark's decisive World Cup encounter against Japan tomorrow, with Morten Olsen conceding his star striker is again doubtful. 24 Jun 2010
Bendtner Has Faith In Denmark Attack

Bendtner Has Faith In Denmark Attack

DENMARK striker Nicklas Bendtner would be "bitterly disappointed" should his side not seal a place in the next round at the World Cup. 23 Jun 2010
Eto'o Disappointed By Cameroon Showing

Eto'o Disappointed By Cameroon Showing

SAMUEL Eto'o admits Cameroon's World Cup failure has undermined an otherwise spectacular season for him. 23 Jun 2010
Okada Wants Players to Give All - Hasebe

Okada Wants Players to Give All - Hasebe

JAPAN captain Makoto Hasebe has revealed coach Takeshi Okada has urged his players to put everything on the line in Thursday's World Cup showdown with Denmark with a place in the last 16 at stake. 22 Jun 2010
Okada Calls on Blue Samurai to Step Up

Okada Calls on Blue Samurai to Step Up

Coach Takeshi Okada has urged Japan to seize the "chance of a lifetime" against Denmark on Thursday with a place in the last 16 of the World Cup at stake. 21 Jun 2010
Van Marwijk to Let Robben Decide

Van Marwijk to Let Robben Decide

HOLLAND boss Bert van Marwijk will let Arjen Robben make his own judgment over his fitness this week. 21 Jun 2010
Le Guen Defiant Despite Cameroon Exit

Le Guen Defiant Despite Cameroon Exit

UNDER-PRESSURE Cameroon coach Paul Le Guen was in defiant mood about both his future and his past in the Indomitable Lions hotseat in the wake of their World Cup exit. 21 Jun 2010
Sneijder: Dutch Sitting Pretty

Sneijder: Dutch Sitting Pretty

WESLEY Sneijder believes Holland could not be in a better position heading into their final Group E match. 21 Jun 2010
Agger Struggles to Find Positives

Agger Struggles to Find Positives

DENMARK may have got the three points that put their World Cup campaign back on track, but defender Daniel Agger felt that was one of the few positives his side could take from their 2-1 victory over Cameroon. 21 Jun 2010
Denmark v Cameroon Pic Special

Denmark v Cameroon Pic Special

All the match action from Denmark's 2-1 win which was enough to effectively kick Cameroon out of the competition, unable now to qualify from the group stage. Pics by Getty Images. 20 Jun 2010
Danes End Cameroon's Cup Run

Danes End Cameroon's Cup Run

DENMARK hit back from an early deficit to re-ignite their World Cup challenge and in the process extinguish Cameroon's chances of getting through to the last 16. 20 Jun 2010
Van Marwijk Happy to Win Ugly

Van Marwijk Happy to Win Ugly

HOLLAND coach Bert van Marwijk was satisfied with his team's performance after their narrow win over Japan in Durban. 20 Jun 2010
Nelsen Unsurprised By Drained England

Nelsen Unsurprised By Drained England

BLACKBURN'S New Zealand captain Ryan Nelsen is not surprised England have looked jaded at the World Cup - but is not expecting them to admit it. 20 Jun 2010
Sneijder Strike Sees Off Japan

Sneijder Strike Sees Off Japan

WESLEY Sneijder's second-half goal handed Holland a narrow win over Japan in their second Group E match and put the Oranje within reach of the last 16 of the World Cup. 19 Jun 2010
Eto'o In Cameroon Rallying Call

Eto'o In Cameroon Rallying Call

Cameroon star Samuel Eto'o has urged his team-mates to ensure they have no regrets when they leave the pitch following tonight's potentially crucial clash against Denmark in Pretoria. 19 Jun 2010