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Zico Sees Cameroon As Key for Japan

Zico Sees Cameroon As Key for Japan

BRAZIL legend Zico believes the outcome of Japan's opening game against Cameroon at the World Cup will prove pivotal in determining how well they do in South Africa. 7 Jun 2010
Serbia Triumph In Goal Feast

Serbia Triumph In Goal Feast

SERBIA gave their confidence a much-needed boost ahead of the World Cup by twice coming from behind to edge fellow qualifiers Cameroon 4-3 in an entertaining encounter at the Crvena Zvezda Stadium in Belgrade. 6 Jun 2010
South Africa Defeat Denmark

South Africa Defeat Denmark

HOSTS South Africa wrapped up preparations for the World Cup with another impressive display which helped them edge out Denmark 1-0 in Atteridgeville. 6 Jun 2010
Dutch Could Be Robbed Of Robben

Dutch Could Be Robbed Of Robben

THE Netherlands continued their fine pre-World Cup form with an emphatic 6-1 win over Hungary on Saturday, but an injury to Arjen Robben could prove costly. 6 Jun 2010
Konno Set to Miss Japan Opener

Konno Set to Miss Japan Opener

DEFENDER Yasuyuki Konno is set to miss Japan's World Cup opener against Cameroon after suffering a knee injury in yesterday's 2-0 defeat by Ivory Coast. 5 Jun 2010
Eto'O to Sit Out Serbia Clash

Eto'O to Sit Out Serbia Clash

SAMUEL Eto'o will miss Cameroon's international friendly against Serbia in Belgrade due to suspension, a spokesman for the country's football association has confirmed. 5 Jun 2010
Injury Worries Mount for Denmark

Injury Worries Mount for Denmark

THOMAS Kahlenberg is set to miss Denmark's World Cup warm-up contest with South Africa tomorrow. 4 Jun 2010
Mphela Wants Strong Danish Showing

Mphela Wants Strong Danish Showing

SOUTH Africa striker Katlego Mphela is expecting final World Cup warm-up opponents Denmark to pose a stern test to the host nation's abilities just a week before the start of the finals. 4 Jun 2010
Ideal Build-Up for Japan's Okada

Ideal Build-Up for Japan's Okada

JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada believes tomorrow's contest with the Ivory Coast will closely replicate his side's opening World Cup clash against Cameroon on June 14. 3 Jun 2010
Sneijder Hungry to Add to Trophy Haul

Sneijder Hungry to Add to Trophy Haul

HOLLAND midfielder Wesley Sneijder insists he will not go into the World Cup tired despite a long season with Inter Milan. 3 Jun 2010
Jacobsen: Denmark Happy Under the Radar

Jacobsen: Denmark Happy Under the Radar

BLACKBURN defender Lars Jacobsen believes Denmark can be one of the surprise packages of the World Cup. 3 Jun 2010
Japan Squad Given Chance to Shine

Japan Squad Given Chance to Shine

JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada will look to use every one of his 23-man World Cup squad in tomorrow's extended friendly against the Ivory Coast in Sion. 3 Jun 2010
Van Bommel Wary of Germany

Van Bommel Wary of Germany

MARK van Bommel has backed Germany to provide a major threat to Holland and the rest of the World Cup hopefuls in South Africa. 3 Jun 2010
Denmark Boss Unhappy With Ball

Denmark Boss Unhappy With Ball

DENMARK coach Morten Olsen has joined the chorus of complaints about the World Cup ball. 3 Jun 2010
Cahill Looks For Fluency

Cahill Looks For Fluency

TIM Cahill said the Socceroos were all the better for their hit out against Denmark with the focus now on ensuring Australia produce 'fluent football'. 2 Jun 2010
Holland Hammer Ghana

Holland Hammer Ghana

LIVERPOOL'S Dirk Kuyt sent Holland on their way to a crushing friendly 4-1 victory over disappointing Ghana in Rotterdam overnight. 2 Jun 2010