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Messi Will Play - Maradona

Messi Will Play - Maradona

ARGENTINA coach Diego Maradona has dismissed suggestions he might rest Lionel Messi for tomorrow`s final Group B clash against Greece, insisting it would be a "sin" to deprive the public of seeing the best player on the planet. 21 Jun 2010
Upson to Replace Carragher

Upson to Replace Carragher

WEST Ham defender Matthew Upson will replace Jamie Carragher in England's vital World Cup Group C game against Slovenia on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2010
Serbia: Germany Win 'Inspiring'

Serbia: Germany Win 'Inspiring'

SERBIA coach Radomir Antic believes his side's momentous win over Germany will inspire them to greater things when they face Australia in 48 hours. 21 Jun 2010
Team Spirit the Key For Algeria Against USA

Team Spirit the Key For Algeria Against USA

MIDFIELDER Karim Matmour has insisted Algeria's team ethic will help them overcome the United States in their final Group C match in Pretoria on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2010
Zidane Denies France Influence

Zidane Denies France Influence

FRANCE legend Zinedine Zidane has denied suggestions he still has a significant influence over the dressing room and has been instructing the current players to challenge coach Raymond Domenech's authority. 21 Jun 2010
Lampard Backs Passionate Terry

Lampard Backs Passionate Terry

MIDFIELDER Frank Lampard insists England and Chelsea team-mate John Terry spoke out because he wants to "hit things head-on". 21 Jun 2010
Squad United Behind Capello - Terry

Squad United Behind Capello - Terry

JOHN Terry has said the England squad is "fully behind" manager Fabio Capello. 21 Jun 2010
No Complaint Over Kaka Dismissal

No Complaint Over Kaka Dismissal

FIFA have yet to receive a formal complaint from the Brazilian confederation regarding Kaka's sending-off against Ivory Coast on Sunday night. 21 Jun 2010
French Revolution Quelled

French Revolution Quelled

THE FRANCE squad returned to training this morning, a day after refusing to take part in a routine session in protest at Nicolas Anelka being sent home. 21 Jun 2010
Howard Delighted By 'Goal' Uproar

Howard Delighted By 'Goal' Uproar

USA goalkeeper Tim Howard has described public outrage over their disallowed goal against Slovenia as "pretty cool". 21 Jun 2010
Van Marwijk to Let Robben Decide

Van Marwijk to Let Robben Decide

HOLLAND boss Bert van Marwijk will let Arjen Robben make his own judgment over his fitness this week. 21 Jun 2010
Okada Calls on Blue Samurai to Step Up

Okada Calls on Blue Samurai to Step Up

Coach Takeshi Okada has urged Japan to seize the "chance of a lifetime" against Denmark on Thursday with a place in the last 16 of the World Cup at stake. 21 Jun 2010
World Cup Insider - Day 9 Picture Special

World Cup Insider - Day 9 Picture Special

Into the second week and the boys head back to magnificent Soccer City to see Brazil see off the Ivory Coast 3-1. Pics by Andy Jackson 21 Jun 2010
Drogba Back Blues Team-Mate Anelka

Drogba Back Blues Team-Mate Anelka

IVORY Coast striker Didier Drogba has come out in support of his Chelsea team-mate Nicolas Anelka after he was kicked out of France's World Cup squad. 21 Jun 2010
Cahill Itching For His Roo Return

Cahill Itching For His Roo Return

SOCCEROOS star Tim Cahill is ready to return after his one-match suspension and is fired up to take on Serbia in Wednesday's must-win World Cup match in Nelspruit. 21 Jun 2010
All White Ratings Against Italy

All White Ratings Against Italy

ALL the New Zealand players rated by their performance in their historic 1-1 draw with defending World Cup champions Italy in Nelspruit overnight. 21 Jun 2010

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