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Dane Bendtner Appears to Have Had His Bacon

Dane Bendtner Appears to Have Had His Bacon

DENMARK striker Nicklas Bendtner is set to miss his country's World Cup opener against Holland on Monday due to an ongoing groin injury. 12 Jun 2010
Robben Set To Rejoin Dutch

Robben Set To Rejoin Dutch

HOLLAND winger Arjen Robben is to rejoin the Dutch squad tomorrow, two days before their World Cup opener against Denmark. 12 Jun 2010
Eto'o Brimming With Pride

Eto'o Brimming With Pride

CAMEROON and Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto'o says it is a dream come true that the World Cup is being played in South Africa. 12 Jun 2010
Hasebe Upbeat Despite Scoreless Sequence

Hasebe Upbeat Despite Scoreless Sequence

MAKOTO Hasebe backed Japan to claim a first ever World Cup win on foreign soil in their Group E opener against Cameroon on Monday despite their goalscoring woes in the build-up to the tournament. 11 Jun 2010
Japan Goalscoring Woe Continues

Japan Goalscoring Woe Continues

JAPAN rounded off their preparations for their World Cup opener against Cameroon on Monday with a goalless draw with Zimbabwe in a hastily arranged training game today. 11 Jun 2010
Robben Fit for Dutch - Physio

Robben Fit for Dutch - Physio

ARJEN Robben is fit enough to play against Denmark in Holland's World Cup opener, according to the physiotherapist treating him. 11 Jun 2010
I'm Ready - Sorensen

I'm Ready - Sorensen

DENMARK goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen has declared himself fit for their opening World Cup fixture against Holland on Monday. 11 Jun 2010
Slovakia Ready to Attack All Whites

Slovakia Ready to Attack All Whites

SLOVAKIA coach Vladimir Weiss is determined to adopt an attacking approach in his side's opening game against New Zealand on Tuesday. 9 Jun 2010
Van Der Vaart Eyes Title

Van Der Vaart Eyes Title

RAFAEL van der Vaart is confident Holland have the quality to compete with the very best this summer and be in with a shout of winning the World Cup. 9 Jun 2010
Japan Arrange Mozambique Friendly

Japan Arrange Mozambique Friendly

JAPAN will play Mozambique in a hastily-arranged final pre-World Cup friendly tomorrow as Takeshi Okada's side seek a much-needed confidence boost ahead of Monday's opener against Cameroon. 9 Jun 2010
Bendtner Winning Fitness Battle

Bendtner Winning Fitness Battle

Denmark striker Nicklas Bendtner looks set to win his battle to be fit for his side's opening World Cup clash with Holland on Monday. 9 Jun 2010
Skrtel Boost Slovakia Against Kiwis

Skrtel Boost Slovakia Against Kiwis

MARTIN Skrtel is expected to be fit for Slovakia's opening World Cup match against New Zealand. 9 Jun 2010
Fit Robben Key for Oranje - Kuyt

Fit Robben Key for Oranje - Kuyt

DIRK Kuyt is desperate for Arjen Robben to overcome his hamstring injury and play a pivotal role for Holland at the World Cup. 8 Jun 2010
Hasebe Worry for Japan

Hasebe Worry for Japan

JAPAN'S preparations for their World Cup opener against Cameroon next Monday have been dealt a fresh blow after Wolfsburg midfielder Makoto Hasebe was taken to hospital after picking up an injury during training. 8 Jun 2010
Huntelaar Keen to Stay At San Siro

Huntelaar Keen to Stay At San Siro

HOLLAND striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar maintains he has no intentions of leaving AC Milan - despite being linked with a move to Tottenham. 8 Jun 2010
Honda: Japan Have 'Nothing to Lose'

Honda: Japan Have 'Nothing to Lose'

RUSSIA-BASED playmaker Keisuke Honda has hit back at Japan's critics following four consecutive pre-World Cup defeats, insisting the Blue Samurai "have nothing to lose" in South Africa. 8 Jun 2010