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Dream Final For Van Bronckhorst

Dream Final For Van Bronckhorst

THERE will be no old pals act from Giovanni van Bronckhorst tomorrow as he looks to end his career in spectacular style by lifting the World Cup. 11 Jul 2010
World Cup Has Rebranded South Africa

World Cup Has Rebranded South Africa

THE rebirth of South Africa is almost complete thanks to the legacy being left by the World Cup. 11 Jul 2010
Webb Savouring 'Ultimate Honour'

Webb Savouring 'Ultimate Honour'

HOWARD Webb today spoke of the "ultimate honour" of being chosen to referee tomorrow's World Cup final between Spain and Holland. 10 Jul 2010
Platini Released From Hospital

Platini Released From Hospital

MICHEL Platini was today released from hospital following his collapse in a Johannesburg restaurant last night. 10 Jul 2010
Strikers Can Claim Consolation Prize

Strikers Can Claim Consolation Prize

THE prize of finishing as leading scorer in the World Cup may provide a tantalising incentive for the Germany and Uruguay strikers in tonight's third-place play-off. 10 Jul 2010
Marchena - Our Time Has Come

Marchena - Our Time Has Come

CARLOS Marchena believes Spain are destined for the World Cup title, insisting the time for one of football's biggest underachievers has now come. 10 Jul 2010
Platini To Spend Night In Hospital

Platini To Spend Night In Hospital

UEFA president Michel Platini is to remain in hospital over night after fainting in a Johannesburg restaurant on Friday evening, the governing body confirmed. 10 Jul 2010
Dutch Plot To Stop La Roja

Dutch Plot To Stop La Roja

ARJEN Robben is adamant the Netherlands will not allow Spain to impose their own style on Sunday's 2010 World Cup final at Soccer City. 10 Jul 2010
Jong Makes Bochum Move

Jong Makes Bochum Move

NORTH Korea striker Jong Tae-se has joined German second division side Bochum. 10 Jul 2010
Valcke Drops Technology Hint

Valcke Drops Technology Hint

FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has given the strongest indication yet that goal-line technology could be brought into the game. 10 Jul 2010
FIFA Deny Match Fixing Claims

FIFA Deny Match Fixing Claims

FIFA insisted that there has been no indication of any match-fixing situations at the World Cup following reports that they had been warned over Nigeria. 10 Jul 2010
Spanish Media Rue Webb Appointment

Spanish Media Rue Webb Appointment

HOWARD Webb's appointment as referee for the World Cup final has been greeted with dismay by the Spanish press. 10 Jul 2010
Uruguay Fight 'to the Death' for Third Place

Uruguay Fight 'to the Death' for Third Place

LUIS Suarez, the Uruguay striker who has emerged as the most controversial figure of the World Cup, has called on his team-mates to "play to the death" to secure the prize of third place in the tournament. 10 Jul 2010
Record Not On Klose's Mind

Record Not On Klose's Mind

MIROSLAV Klose is hoping to shake off a back injury ahead of Germany's match with Uruguay in what will be his last chance to write his names in the history books of the World Cup. 10 Jul 2010
Busquets - Spain Can Keep Sneijder Quiet

Busquets - Spain Can Keep Sneijder Quiet

SERGIO Busquets believes Spain are more than capable of dealing with the threat of Wesley Sneijder when they take on Holland in Sunday's World Cup final in Johannesburg. 10 Jul 2010
Finalists Head Golden Ball Nominees

Finalists Head Golden Ball Nominees

TEN players have been shortlisted for FIFA's player of the tournament award, including three from Spain and two from fellow finalists Holland. 10 Jul 2010

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