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Ramos Thinking Positive

Ramos Thinking Positive

SPAIN defender Sergio Ramos is in confident mood heading into the World Cup and is keen to banish any thoughts of possible failure in South Africa. 11 Jun 2010
Getting Ready For The Germans

Getting Ready For The Germans

THE wait is over – the World Cup is here! We discuss losing to USA, trying not to lose against Germany and ask if anyone can stop the stylish Spanish in Group H. 10 Jun 2010
All Whites Go Down To Chile

All Whites Go Down To Chile

NEW Zealand went down 2-0 to Chile overnight in Nelspruit in their last training run before their World Cup opener against Slovakia next Tuesday. 10 Jun 2010
Frei a Worry for Swiss

Frei a Worry for Swiss

SWITZERLAND coach Ottmar Hitzfeld is anxiously awaiting news from his medical staff on the condition of Alexander Frei after the captain limped out of the team's final training session in Zurich today. 10 Jun 2010
Higuain: Spain Are Favourites

Higuain: Spain Are Favourites

ARGENTINA forward Gonzalo Higuain has tagged Spain as favourites to win the World Cup but believes Lionel Messi could yet turn the tables in favour of Argentina. 9 Jun 2010
Spain Thrash Poland, Stake Cup Claim

Spain Thrash Poland, Stake Cup Claim

FERNANDO Torres made a scoring return from injury as Spain thrashed Poland 6-0 in their last warm-up match before departing for the World Cup. 9 Jun 2010
North Korea Will Reach Last 16 - Jong

North Korea Will Reach Last 16 - Jong

STRIKER Jong Tae-se has boldly predicted North Korea will progress to the knockout stage of the World Cup alongside five-time winners Brazil. 8 Jun 2010
Bertos Faces Challenge As Kiwis Take On Chile

Bertos Faces Challenge As Kiwis Take On Chile

LEO Bertos admits it has been a challenge adapting to his new right wing-back role in New Zealand's 3-4-3 formation. 8 Jun 2010
Villa Likes the Look of England

Villa Likes the Look of England

SPAIN striker David Villa believes England can win the World Cup and has likened them to his own side who struggled to live up to expectations until their victory in Euro 2008. 8 Jun 2010
Hitzfeld: There Will Be No Swiss Rollover

Hitzfeld: There Will Be No Swiss Rollover

SWITZERLAND coach Ottmar Hitzfeld has warned his side's first World Cup opponents Spain not to expect an easy start to life in South Africa next week. 8 Jun 2010
Pique: Cesc Focused on World Cup

Pique: Cesc Focused on World Cup

GERARD Pique insists Spain team-mate Cesc Fabregas is calm and focused on the World Cup despite ongoing speculation about where the Arsenal captain might be playing his club football next season. 8 Jun 2010
Bullish Bielsa Talks Up Honduras

Bullish Bielsa Talks Up Honduras

CHILE coach Marcelo Bielsa believes it would be a huge error for his side to assume that by facing Honduras first up they have been handed a comfortable start to their World Cup campaign. 8 Jun 2010
14 Injured In Cup Stampede

14 Injured In Cup Stampede

AT LEAST 14 people have been injured after a stampede at a pre-World Cup friendly between Nigeria and North Korea in a Johannesburg township, South Africa police have confirmed. 7 Jun 2010
Casillas Critical of England Keepers

Casillas Critical of England Keepers

IKER Casillas believes England's goalkeepers will be the Three Lions' key weakness at the World Cup. 6 Jun 2010
Honduras Crash To Romania

Honduras Crash To Romania

HONDURAS' dismal World Cup build-up continued with a heavy defeat 3-0 to Romania in Austria. 6 Jun 2010
Martinez: Mental Aspect Key for Spain

Martinez: Mental Aspect Key for Spain

WIGAN boss Roberto Martinez believes Spain's biggest challenge at the World Cup will be dealing with the weight of expectation. 5 Jun 2010

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