worldcup

Martino Hopes For Paraguay Win

Martino Hopes For Paraguay Win

PARAGUAY boss Gerardo Martino is hoping his side can make the most of its one-off chance against Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday. 3 Jul 2010
Low: Much To Admire In Maradona

Low: Much To Admire In Maradona

AS Germany and Argentina prepare to renew old rivalries, Joachim Low admits he is somewhat in awe of Diego Maradona, who he feels won the World Cup on his own in 1986. 3 Jul 2010
Dunga Is Done With Brazil

Dunga Is Done With Brazil

DUNGA'S reign as Brazil coach looks to be at an end following their World Cup exit yesterday at the hands of the Netherlands. 3 Jul 2010
Del Bosque Looking Forward, Not Back

Del Bosque Looking Forward, Not Back

SPAIN coach Vicente del Bosque will not be taking anything for granted when his side come up against Paraguay in their World Cup quarter-final later today. 3 Jul 2010
Maradona Calls For Absolute Commitment

Maradona Calls For Absolute Commitment

DIEGO Maradona will demand his players give everything for Argentina against Germany in Cape Town this afternoon. 3 Jul 2010
De Jong Has Faith In Team-Mates

De Jong Has Faith In Team-Mates

NIGEL de Jong is hoping his Holland team-mates can keep alive his dreams of playing in the World Cup final as he prepares to sit out the match which could take them there. 3 Jul 2010
Poyet - Suarez No Cheat

Poyet - Suarez No Cheat

FORMER Uruguay international Gus Poyet has defended Luis Suarez for the goal-line handball which helped the South Americans advance to the World Cup semi-finals, saying the forward 'took one for the team'. 3 Jul 2010
Rajevac Rues Ghana's Bad Luck

Rajevac Rues Ghana's Bad Luck

GHANA'S coach Milovan Rajevac hailed his heroic Black Stars and blamed a "sporting injustice" for their agonising exit from the World Cup at the hands of Uruguay. 3 Jul 2010
Uruguay Fans Celebrate in Sydney Streets Pics

Uruguay Fans Celebrate in Sydney Streets Pics

After a dramatic night, fans at the Uruguayan Social and Sporting Club in Sydney's west exploded with delight after their penalty shootout victory over Ghana. As the sun came up, the party was still in full swing. Pics by Aidan Ormond 3 Jul 2010
Uruguay Fans in Sydney Celebrate Pic Special

Uruguay Fans in Sydney Celebrate Pic Special

After a dramatic night, fans at the Uruguayan Social and Sporting Club in Sydney's west exploded with delight after their penalty shootout victory over Ghana. As the sun came up, the party was still in full swing. Pics by Aidan Ormond 3 Jul 2010
Uruguay Defeat Ghana On Penalties

Uruguay Defeat Ghana On Penalties

URUGUAY defeated Ghana 4-2 on penalties to set up a World Cup semi-final against Holland. 3 Jul 2010
Capello Remains England Boss

Capello Remains England Boss

FABIO Capello has been told he is still the best man to manage England by the Football Assocation - an earlier decision than expected. 3 Jul 2010
Cesc Expects Best From Torres

Cesc Expects Best From Torres

CESC Fabregas has no doubt his Spain team-mate Fernando Torres will soon be over his goal drought and is expecting the striker to play a key role in the World Cup quarter-final against Paraguay tomorrow. 3 Jul 2010
Van Marwijk Targets Cup

Van Marwijk Targets Cup

HOLLAND boss Bert van Marwijk is convinced his team can go on to lift the World Cup after dumping favourites Brazil out of the competition in today's quarter-final clash. 3 Jul 2010
Low Wary of Argentina Firepower

Low Wary of Argentina Firepower

JOACHIM Low can't get any satisfaction from knowing Mick Jagger is backing Germany to beat Argentina in tomorrow's World Cup quarter-final. 3 Jul 2010
Maradona Wants A Repeat Of 86

Maradona Wants A Repeat Of 86

ARGENTINA coach Diego Maradona will tell Lionel Messi to go out and destroy Germany just like he did in the 1986 World Cup final. 3 Jul 2010