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Ghana Boss Backs Boateng to Handle Pressure

Ghana Boss Backs Boateng to Handle Pressure

GHANA coach Milovan Rajevac has backed Kevin-Prince Boateng to be strong enough to cope with what could be an emotionally-charged World Cup clash with Germany tomorrow night. 23 Jun 2010
Nike Football Training Centre Soweto - Picture Special

Nike Football Training Centre Soweto - Picture Special

We take you on an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the brand new Nike Football Training Centre in Soweto, Johannesburg. Pics by Andy Jackson 23 Jun 2010
Sad Domenech Laments Broken Dream

Sad Domenech Laments Broken Dream

FRANCE coach Raymond Domenech expressed his sadness as his tenure ended with his squabbling side making an early exit from the World Cup. 23 Jun 2010
England Hungry to Restore Pride

England Hungry to Restore Pride

CAPTAIN Steven Gerrard admits England are in a must-win situation but "wants to make the nation proud" with victory over Slovenia in tomorrow's World Cup clash in Port Elizabeth. 23 Jun 2010
Bendtner Has Faith In Denmark Attack

Bendtner Has Faith In Denmark Attack

DENMARK striker Nicklas Bendtner would be "bitterly disappointed" should his side not seal a place in the next round at the World Cup. 23 Jun 2010
'Roos Will Go Down Fighting'

'Roos Will Go Down Fighting'

AUSTRALIA captain Lucas Neill has vowed to fight to the end to keep his country's World Cup dream alive when they meet Serbia in the crucial final group clash overnight. 23 Jun 2010
Australia's Final Group Stage Training Session Pics

Australia's Final Group Stage Training Session Pics

The Socceroos took to the training field for the last time in the group stage of this World Cup as they lay the groundwork for a thumping win over Serbia in the early hours of Thursday morning. Pics by Getty Images. 23 Jun 2010
Socceroos Are Not Whingers - Neill

Socceroos Are Not Whingers - Neill

AUSTRALIA captain Lucas Neill has angrily hit out at the critics who branded his team 'whingers'. 23 Jun 2010
Ronaldo Laughs Off Pressure

Ronaldo Laughs Off Pressure

PORTUGAL captain Cristiano Ronaldo insists he never felt under pressure before finally ending his two-year goalscoring drought in the 7-0 battering of North Korea. 23 Jun 2010
Torres Ready to Go the Distance

Torres Ready to Go the Distance

FERNANDO Torres is confident he can now fully contribute to Spain's World Cup cause and hopes his country can reap the benefits of his "perfect" understanding with David Villa. 23 Jun 2010
Dutch Marketing Stunt Row Over

Dutch Marketing Stunt Row Over

FIFA have reached a settlement with beer company Bavaria over their headline-grabbing ambush marketing stunt. 23 Jun 2010
Low Senses Confidence Ahead of Decider

Low Senses Confidence Ahead of Decider

GERMANY coach Joachim Low is confident nerves will not be an issue for his young side as they look to keep alive their World cup dream against Ghana in Johannesburg tomorrow. 23 Jun 2010
England On Red Alert

England On Red Alert

ENGLAND will wear an all-red strip for their must-win World Cup clash with Slovenia in Port Elizabeth tomorrow, the FA have announced. 23 Jun 2010
Eto'o Disappointed By Cameroon Showing

Eto'o Disappointed By Cameroon Showing

SAMUEL Eto'o admits Cameroon's World Cup failure has undermined an otherwise spectacular season for him. 23 Jun 2010
FIFA Await Report on Villa

FIFA Await Report on Villa

FIFA will wait to receive the referee's report from the World Cup match between Spain and Honduras before deciding whether to take any retrospective action against David Villa. 23 Jun 2010
Best Yet to Come From New Zealand - Barron

Best Yet to Come From New Zealand - Barron

MIDFIELDER Andy Barron believes the best is yet to come from New Zealand at the World Cup. 23 Jun 2010