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Australia Final Training Session Pic Special

Australia Final Training Session Pic Special

The Socceroos held their final public training session ahead of the do or die clash with Ghana, followed by a press conference which had a few more smiles than recent ones. Pics by Getty Images. 19 Jun 2010
USA v Slovenia Pic Special

USA v Slovenia Pic Special

All the match action from the thrilling* 2-2 draw with Slovenia. Pics by Getty Images. (*Actually was thrilling). 19 Jun 2010
USA Come Back From The Dead

USA Come Back From The Dead

THE USA rescued their World Cup hopes with a second-half comeback to draw 2-2 in a classic game of two halves thriller against Slovenia at Ellis Park. 19 Jun 2010
Kaiser Blasts Poor France

Kaiser Blasts Poor France

GERMANY legend Franz Beckenbauer has turned his anger on France after their dismal 2-0 defeat against Mexico last night left them on the verge of an early exit. 19 Jun 2010
Okada: No Feud With Van Marwijk

Okada: No Feud With Van Marwijk

JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada insists he has no feud with his Holland counterpart ahead of tomorrow's World Cup Group E meeting against Durban. 19 Jun 2010
Antic Dedicates Victory to Serbs

Antic Dedicates Victory to Serbs

RADOMIR Antic dedicated his side's stunning World Cup victory over Germany to the Serbian people as Group D was blown wide open. 19 Jun 2010
The One We Simply Must Win...

The One We Simply Must Win...

AFTER a 4-0 humbling at the hands of Germany in the opening match of its 2010 World Cup campaign, Australia faces a must-win clash against Ghana in Rustenburg on Saturday. 19 Jun 2010
Eboue: Sven Is Our Stable Mate

Eboue: Sven Is Our Stable Mate

IVORY Coast defender Emmanuel Eboue has praised coach Sven-Goran Eriksson for bringing stability and organisation to the side. 19 Jun 2010
'France Ran Out Of Ideas'

'France Ran Out Of Ideas'

FRANCE midfielder Jeremy Toulalan admits he and his team-mates ran out of ideas in the disastrous defeat to Mexico which looks like bringing their World Cup to a premature end. 19 Jun 2010
Van Marwijk Expects 'Aggressive' Japan

Van Marwijk Expects 'Aggressive' Japan

HOLLAND coach Bert van Marwijk expects a more aggressive Japan than the last time the sides met in a friendly last year. 19 Jun 2010
Sibaya Denies Reports of South Africa Rift

Sibaya Denies Reports of South Africa Rift

MACBETH Sibaya has denied reports of a rift in the South Africa camp, insisting the team is focused on their final Group A match against France. 19 Jun 2010
Call For Paraguay Players to Focus

Call For Paraguay Players to Focus

SLOVAKIA striker Erik Jendrisek hopes his side maintain their focus for the whole game on Sunday when they face Paraguay in Bloemfontein. 19 Jun 2010
Spain - Honduras Match Is Crucial

Spain - Honduras Match Is Crucial

SPAIN midfielder Xabi Alonso admits his side have no room for error against Honduras in their second Group H match after starting their World Cup campaign with a shock defeat against Switzerland. 19 Jun 2010
Samaras Relishes Messi Clash

Samaras Relishes Messi Clash

GREECE striker Georgios Samaras is relishing the prospect of sharing the same pitch with Lionel Messi on Tuesday. 19 Jun 2010
Marchetti Ready to Face Kiwis

Marchetti Ready to Face Kiwis

ITALY goalkeeper Federico Marchetti is excited about the opportunity to fill in for injured veteran Gianluigi Buffon on Sunday against New Zealand. 19 Jun 2010
Brown Back To Face Italy?

Brown Back To Face Italy?

NEW Zealand vice-captain Tim Brown could come into contention for the match against reigning world champions Italy on Sunday. 19 Jun 2010