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Fallon: We Can Beat Italy

Fallon: We Can Beat Italy

NEW Zealand striker Rory Fallon believes the All Whites have spotted the weaknesses that will allow them to beat Italy with the big forward confident of progressing to the knockout stage of the World Cup. 17 Jun 2010
Rooney Relishing Possible Germany Game

Rooney Relishing Possible Germany Game

WAYNE Rooney has roared back at Germany, declaring: "We are not scared of you." 17 Jun 2010
Parreira Rages At Referee

Parreira Rages At Referee

SOUTH Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira slammed ref Massimo Busacca after seeing Bafana Bafana's hopes of making the last 16 of the World Cup suffer a potentially critical setback against Uruguay. 17 Jun 2010
Harry Blasts Back At The Press

Harry Blasts Back At The Press

HARRY Kewell has lashed out at suggestions he is behind a supposed rift in the Socceroos' camp following Pim Verbeek's failure to bring him on as a substitute during Australia's disastrous 4-0 loss to Germany in its opening World Cup game. 17 Jun 2010
Hosts See Red As Forlan Runs Riot

Hosts See Red As Forlan Runs Riot

HOST nation South Africa were left facing the prospect of an early World Cup exit after slumping to defeat at the hands of a Diego Forlan-inspired Uruguay in Pretoria today. 17 Jun 2010
South Africa v Uruguay Pic Special

South Africa v Uruguay Pic Special

All the match action from Uruguay's resounding 3-0 defeat of World Cup hosts South Africa. Pics by Getty Images. 17 Jun 2010
Mexico to Attack Les Bleus

Mexico to Attack Les Bleus

MEXICO coach Javier Aguirre has urged his players to attack France when the pair meet in Group A at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane tomorrow. 17 Jun 2010
Yebda Hails England Strength

Yebda Hails England Strength

ALGERIA midfielder Hassan Yebda does not see many weaknesses in England's side ahead of their Group C clash in Cape Town on Friday. 17 Jun 2010
Capello Blasts Back At Kaiser Comments

Capello Blasts Back At Kaiser Comments

FABIO Capello has told Franz Beckenbauer to show his team some respect - and lambasted the World Cup ball as the worst he has ever come across. 17 Jun 2010
Evra: Les Bleus Are United

Evra: Les Bleus Are United

FRANCE captain Patrice Evra has dismissed claims there is disharmony within the squad and that players do not play as a team. 17 Jun 2010
Del Bosque Cheesed Off By Swiss

Del Bosque Cheesed Off By Swiss

SPAIN coach Vicente Del Bosque saluted Switzerland for their solid work in defence but insisted they did not deserve victory over his side in Durban on Wednesday. 17 Jun 2010
Harry Guns For Press At Training Pic Special

Harry Guns For Press At Training Pic Special

Harry Kewell was gunning for the Australian press - and Sydney Morning Herald's Mike Cockerill in particular - for attacks on him and the squad at the overnight training session in South Africa. Pics by Getty Images. 17 Jun 2010
World Cup Insider Video - Day Two

World Cup Insider Video - Day Two

Day Two on the World Cup Insider videos sees the lads hit Durban for the Socceroos clash with Germany. 17 Jun 2010
Spain v Switzerland Pic Special

Spain v Switzerland Pic Special

Rank outsiders Switzerland stunned tounament fabourites Spain with a 1-0 win against the run of play to prove that goals win matches, not stats. Pics by Getty Images. 17 Jun 2010
Hasta La Swiss-ta As Spain Lose

Hasta La Swiss-ta As Spain Lose

SWITZERLAND stunned European champions Spain in the first big upset at the World Cup with a narrow 1-0 win in the teams' Group H opener in Durban. 17 Jun 2010
Bielsa Cautious Despite Victory

Bielsa Cautious Despite Victory

CHILE coach Marcelo Bielsa claimed his team must play better despite opening their World Cup campaign in impressive fashion today. 17 Jun 2010