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Skrtel Injury 'Not Too Bad'

Skrtel Injury 'Not Too Bad'

MARTIN Skrtel is breathing a sigh of relief after learning an ankle injury will not keep him out of the World Cup. 6 Jun 2010
Slovakia Win But Cop Skrtel Blow

Slovakia Win But Cop Skrtel Blow

SLOVAKIA cruised to a comfortable win over Costa Rica in their World Cup warm-up today, but the victory was overshadowed by an ankle injury that could rule Martin Skrtel out of the tournament.
 6 Jun 2010
All Whites Can Surprise: Nelsen

All Whites Can Surprise: Nelsen

NEW Zealand captain Ryan Nelsen is dreaming of a World Cup upset and claims the All Whites will be more than competitive in South Africa. 5 Jun 2010
Herbert Upbeat Despite Defeat

Herbert Upbeat Despite Defeat

NEW Zealand coach Ricki Herbert remains bullish about his side's chances at the World Cup despite going down 3-1 to Slovenia in a warm-up match in Maribor. 5 Jun 2010
All Whites Crash To Slovenia

All Whites Crash To Slovenia

RORY Fallon was on target for the All Whites but it wasn't enough for New Zealand as Milivoje Novakovic scored two free-kicks to send Slovenia off to the World Cup in good heart after a 3-1 win in Maribor. 5 Jun 2010
Aguirre Boosted By Italy Win

Aguirre Boosted By Italy Win

MEXICO coach Javier Aguirre believes last night's friendly victory against Italy will serve as a timely confidence boost heading into the World Cup. 5 Jun 2010
Pirlo Injury Is 'Worrying'

Pirlo Injury Is 'Worrying'

ITALY midfielder Andrea Pirlo is facing a race against time to prove his fitness for Italy's World Cup defence after suffering a calf injury in yesterday's friendly defeat to Mexico. 5 Jun 2010
Hamsik Can Handle Demands

Hamsik Can Handle Demands

SLOVAKIA captain Marek Hamsik does not believe World Cup hysteria is affecting his players. 4 Jun 2010
Brown Hopes He'll Be All White

Brown Hopes He'll Be All White

TIM Brown remains positive that his World Cup dream is still alive as he continues his recovery from the fractured shoulder he suffered in the recent friendly against the Socceroos. 4 Jun 2010
No Kiwi Changes for Herbert

No Kiwi Changes for Herbert

NEW Zealand coach Ricki Herbert has stuck with the same starting line-up that accounted for Serbia for his side's warm-up match against Slovenia in Maribor on Friday after Chris Killen was ruled out with a tight calf. 4 Jun 2010
Mexico Shock Italy

Mexico Shock Italy

GOALS from Carlos Vela and second-half substitute Alberto Medina helped Mexico to consign world champions Italy to a friendly 2-1 defeat in Brussels tonight. 4 Jun 2010
Barnetta Relishing Italy Test

Barnetta Relishing Italy Test

SWITZERLAND midfielder Tranquillo Barnetta is looking forward to Saturday's friendly against Italy in Geneva as Ottmar Hitzfeld's side look to rediscover some form ahead 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
Herbert Keeps NZ Changes to Minimum

Herbert Keeps NZ Changes to Minimum

RICKI Herbert is expected to make few changes to New Zealand's starting line-up for Friday's World Cup warm-up match against Slovenia in Maribor. 3 Jun 2010
Paraguay Impress Against Greece

Paraguay Impress Against Greece

PARAGUAY got the better of Greece in Winterthur, Switzerland, with a 2-0 win as both sides continued their preparations for the World Cup. 3 Jun 2010
Slovenia Taking No Risks For Kiwi Tie

Slovenia Taking No Risks For Kiwi Tie

SLOVENIA are taking no risks as they complete their World Cup preparations against New Zealand on Friday. 3 Jun 2010

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