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Elano: Referees Need to Be Tougher

Elano: Referees Need to Be Tougher

BRAZIL'S Elano believes referees at the World Cup are being too soft when it comes to punishing harsh play. 22 Jun 2010
Apologetic Terry Trains Today

Apologetic Terry Trains Today

CONTRITE England defender John Terry was first out on the training ground this morning as the Three Lions tried to refocus minds ahead of their must-win World Cup clash with Slovenia. 22 Jun 2010
Okada Wants Players to Give All - Hasebe

Okada Wants Players to Give All - Hasebe

JAPAN captain Makoto Hasebe has revealed coach Takeshi Okada has urged his players to put everything on the line in Thursday's World Cup showdown with Denmark with a place in the last 16 at stake. 22 Jun 2010
Second Coming Of Aussie Jesus

Second Coming Of Aussie Jesus

GIANT Australian striker Josh Kennedy says he is ready to reclaim his place in the starting line-up and score the goals needed to take the Socceroos to the second round of the 2010 World Cup. 22 Jun 2010
Neill Calls On Aussie Support

Neill Calls On Aussie Support

SOCCEROOS captain Lucas Neill hopes the huge green and gold army will be the team's secret weapon in Thursday morning's do-or-die World Cup clash against Serbia. 22 Jun 2010
Muntari Almost Follows Anelka

Muntari Almost Follows Anelka

GHANA midfielder Sulley Muntari has narrowly avoided becoming the second player sent home from the World Cup in disgrace after abusing his coach and team-mates following the 1-1 draw with Australia. 22 Jun 2010
World Cup Insider Day 10

World Cup Insider Day 10

Today was one of the days we'd been looking forward to since arranging the tour - our day as honorary Honduras fans. 22 Jun 2010
World Cup Insider - Day 10 Picture Special

World Cup Insider - Day 10 Picture Special

The lads become honorary Honduran fans for the day and head to Ellis Park to see Honduras take on European champions Spain. Pics by Andy Jackson and Adam Tennenini 22 Jun 2010
Emerton: We're Full Of Energy

Emerton: We're Full Of Energy

BRETT Emerton has dismissed worries that Australia will be weary for the crucial final match against Serbia after having played 100 minutes of this World Cup with only 10 men. 22 Jun 2010
Brazil Still Favourites: Maradona

Brazil Still Favourites: Maradona

ARGENTINA coach Diego Maradona was keen to play down the growing expectations surrounding his in-form side, insisting Brazil are still his favourites to walk off with the World Cup. 22 Jun 2010
Lampard - I'm Not Moaning About England Camp

Lampard - I'm Not Moaning About England Camp

FRANK Lampard insists any misgivings about the secluded nature of England's training camp pale into insignificance compared with the target of reviving their World Cup campaign. 22 Jun 2010
Behrami Hopes To Get Another Chance

Behrami Hopes To Get Another Chance

SWITZERLAND midfielder Valon Behrami is hoping his team-mates can keep his World Cup dream alive following his sending-off against Chile. 22 Jun 2010
Del Bosque Still Wants More From Spain

Del Bosque Still Wants More From Spain

A David Villa double helped Spain claim their first points of the 2010 World Cup against Honduras but coach Vicente Del Bosque warned they could not afford to be as wasteful in front of goal against Group H leaders Chile on Friday. 22 Jun 2010
Tiago Targets Win Over Brazil

Tiago Targets Win Over Brazil

PORTUGAL midfielder Tiago has set his sights on beating Brazil and winning Group G after his sublime performance inspired a 7-0 hammering of North Korea. 22 Jun 2010
Sports Minister Blasts France Squad

Sports Minister Blasts France Squad

SPORTS minister Roselyne Bachelot has told France's World Cup players they are no longer heroes in the eyes of children. 22 Jun 2010
Park - We Have High Expectations

Park - We Have High Expectations

PARK Ji-sung hopes to replicate his heroics of 2002 when South Korea face Nigeria in today's crucial Group B showdown in Durban. 22 Jun 2010

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