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Nigeria Ban Rescinded

Nigeria Ban Rescinded

THE Nigerian government have rescinded their decision to ban the national football team from all competitions, just ahead of a FIFA deadline. 6 Jul 2010
Fabregas Respects German Prowess

Fabregas Respects German Prowess

CESC Fabregas does not anticipate a repeat of the mind games that dominated the build-up to the Germany-Argentina clash when Spain take on Joachim Low's side in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday. 6 Jul 2010
Low Not Out for Revenge

Low Not Out for Revenge

JOACHIM Low insists his Germany team will not be looking for revenge when they meet Spain in their World Cup semi-final encounter in Durban on Wednesday. 6 Jul 2010
Weah: Fatigue and Pressure Affects Big Names

Weah: Fatigue and Pressure Affects Big Names

THE burden of pressure and high expectations may have affected those players who were meant to be the stars of the World Cup, according to former African superstar George Weah. 6 Jul 2010
Ballon D'or to Replace Fifa Award

Ballon D'or to Replace Fifa Award

FIFA have struck a deal with the Ballon d'Or organisers so that the venerable award for the world's top player will replace the governing body's own player-of-the-year award. 6 Jul 2010
Van Marwijk Keeps Holland United

Van Marwijk Keeps Holland United

BERT van Marwijk is not the most high-profile coach at South Africa 2010, but so far he has achieved what more famous Dutch names in recent times have failed to do. 6 Jul 2010
Webb Misses Out on Semi-Finals

Webb Misses Out on Semi-Finals

ENGLISH referee Howard Webb has not been chosen to officiate either of the World Cup semi-finals. 5 Jul 2010
Blatter Happy With SA Finals

Blatter Happy With SA Finals

FIFA president Sepp Blatter today claimed the World Cup in South Africa has already proved the doubters wrong. 5 Jul 2010
Suarez's Cheeky Text From Rival

Suarez's Cheeky Text From Rival

HOLLAND keeper Maarten Stekelenburg sent a cheeky text message to Luis Suarez on Friday night nominating his Ajax team-mate for the World Cup's best goalkeeper award. 5 Jul 2010
Low Wary of Spain Match-Winners

Low Wary of Spain Match-Winners

GERMANY coach Joachim Low has warned that Spain have "several Messis" in their ranks, insisting the European champions will pose the toughest test yet for his side. 5 Jul 2010
Pique Expects Close Encounter

Pique Expects Close Encounter

GERARD Pique has told Germany there are "no favourites" when the World Cup reaches the semi-final stage. 5 Jul 2010
Fabregas Fit for Semi-Final Clash

Fabregas Fit for Semi-Final Clash

CESC Fabregas will fit to play for Spain against Germany in the World Cup semi-final in Durban on Wednesday. 5 Jul 2010
Wellington Phoenix Family Day Pic Special

Wellington Phoenix Family Day Pic Special

All the images as Wellington Phoenix fans meet their heroes at the club's family day - including the All Whites contingent in the squad. Pics by Getty Images. 5 Jul 2010
Iniesta Puts No Stock In Final Memories

Iniesta Puts No Stock In Final Memories

ANDRES Iniesta insists Spain'sEuro 2008 final victory over Germany will give them no psychological advantage when the sides meet in the last four of the World Cup. 5 Jul 2010
Santa Cruz Upbeat Despite World Cup Exit

Santa Cruz Upbeat Despite World Cup Exit

ROQUE Santa Cruz insisted there was no point dwelling on what may or may not have been after Paraguay bowed out of the World Cup with a quarter-final defeat to Spain yesterday. 5 Jul 2010
Maradona Must Stay On - Heinze

Maradona Must Stay On - Heinze

GABRIEL Heinze has urged Diego Maradona not to make a snap decision on his future as Argentina boss. 5 Jul 2010

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