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Japan Positive After Draw

Japan Positive After Draw

Japan coach Takeshi Okada is optimistic about his side's chances of progressing to the knockout stages of next year's World Cup after they found themselves in a difficult although not impossible group in yesterday's draw in Cape Town. 5 Dec 2009
Holman Reserved On Cup Draw

Holman Reserved On Cup Draw

SOCCEROO Brett Holman has admitted he is coy about Australia’s hopes at next year’s World Cup after examining this morning’s draw.
 5 Dec 2009
Jordaan Pleased With Cape Town "Spectacular"

Jordaan Pleased With Cape Town "Spectacular"

THE chief executive of South Africa's World Cup organising committee Danny Jordaan hailed the draw in Cape Town as a "spectacular and world-class event". 5 Dec 2009
Tough Path to Last 16 for Brazil and Portugal

Tough Path to Last 16 for Brazil and Portugal

NELSON Mandela proclaimed that it has been worth the long wait for the World Cup to arrive on African soil, but Brazil and Portugal may not be feeling quite so welcoming. 5 Dec 2009
Don't Bet On Oz Progress

Don't Bet On Oz Progress

THE Socceroos may be optimistic about their World Cup progress but one Aussie bookmaker paints a rather gloomy picture of Group D for the Roos. 5 Dec 2009
EXCLUSIVE: Roo Skipper's Draw Reaction

EXCLUSIVE: Roo Skipper's Draw Reaction

EXCLUSIVE: Lucas Neill says playing two European sides in the World Cup group stage is an advantage but hopes Socceroo fans lower their expectations after the highs of Germany 2006. 5 Dec 2009
Herbert Relishing Italian Test

Herbert Relishing Italian Test

NEW Zealand coach Ricki Herbert insists the All Whites will head to South Africa with ambition after being drawn against world champions Italy, Paraguay and Slovakia in World Cup Group F. 5 Dec 2009
Donovan Welcomes England Challenge

Donovan Welcomes England Challenge

UNITED States legend Landon Donovan has welcomed the World Cup draw that pitted the US against England. 5 Dec 2009
Del Bosque Cautious Despite Kind Draw

Del Bosque Cautious Despite Kind Draw

SPAIN may look to have escaped one of the tougher groups at the World Cup draw but coach Vicente del Bosque is taking nothing for granted. 5 Dec 2009
Capello Offers Note of Caution After Kind Draw

Capello Offers Note of Caution After Kind Draw

FABIO Capello will warn his England players not to be complacent about their easy-looking World Cup because he knows from bitter experience the perils of under-estimating opponents. 5 Dec 2009
Queiroz: First Game Key In 'Group of Death'

Queiroz: First Game Key In 'Group of Death'

PORTUGAL coach Carlos Queiroz believes the match against the Ivory Coast could be decisive in sorting out who qualifies from the so called 'Group of Death'. 5 Dec 2009
Domenech Predicts Difficult Group

Domenech Predicts Difficult Group

FRANCE coach Raymond Domenech is delighted to be facing host nation South Africa in the 2010 World Cup. 5 Dec 2009
Azzurri Avoiding Complacency

Azzurri Avoiding Complacency

ITALY coach Marcello Lippi is remaining cautious after today's draw for the World Cup in South Africa that put the Azzurri in Group F with Paraguay, New Zealand and tournament newcomers Slovakia. 5 Dec 2009
Terry: Good Start Vital Against USA

Terry: Good Start Vital Against USA

ENGLAND captain John Terry believes it is important his side get off to a winning start against the United States at next year's World Cup. 5 Dec 2009
Germans Too Good For Oz?

Germans Too Good For Oz?

GERMANY admit they fancy their chances against Australia in Group D with Oliver Bierhoff claiming the European power has 'the better quality'. 5 Dec 2009
Favourites Handed Tough Challenge

Favourites Handed Tough Challenge

THE World Cup 'Group of Death' reared its ugly head this afternoon - and left Brazil facing a tough task to progress to the knockout stage in South Africa next year. 5 Dec 2009

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