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Gilberto Backs Kaka to Shine

Gilberto Backs Kaka to Shine

BRAZIL midfielder Gilberto Silva is confident Kaka can return to the peak of his powers at the World Cup after a debut season at Real Madrid which has been dogged by injury. 17 Jun 2010
Chile End Nearly 50 Years Of Pain

Chile End Nearly 50 Years Of Pain

JEAN Beausejour secured Chile's first World Cup win since 1962 as the South Americans made an impressive 1-0 tournament entrance against Honduras. 17 Jun 2010
Maradona Pulls No Pele Punches

Maradona Pulls No Pele Punches

ARGENTINA coach Diego Maradona took a swipe at fellow legends Pele and Michel Platini and also criticised the World Cup matchball during another no-holds-barred press conference in South Africa today. 17 Jun 2010
Muntari: Winning All That Matters

Muntari: Winning All That Matters

SULLEY Muntari is content with a place on the Ghana bench, provided the team continues winning as they line up Australia as their next target when the teams meet at the weekend. 17 Jun 2010
Kuyt Happy to Be Mr Versatility

Kuyt Happy to Be Mr Versatility

LIVERPOOL striker Dirk Kuyt insists he is happy to play anywhere for Holland. 17 Jun 2010
Eriksson Defends Vuvuzela

Eriksson Defends Vuvuzela

Ivory Coast coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has leapt to the defence of the much-maligned vuvuzela. 17 Jun 2010
FIFA Charges Over Beer Stunt

FIFA Charges Over Beer Stunt

CRIMINAL charges have been filed against a beer company which conducted an 'ambush marketing' campaign during Monday's Holland v Denmark World Cup match, FIFA said today. 17 Jun 2010
Germany Want Another Repeat

Germany Want Another Repeat

MIDFIELDER Sami Khedira is looking for more of the same as Germany attempt to do to Serbia what they did to Australia. 17 Jun 2010
Police Step In At Fifth World Cup Venue

Police Step In At Fifth World Cup Venue

HALF the World Cup venues are now under police control after the local organising committee confirmed the force had stepped in at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg following strike action by workers for a private security firm. 17 Jun 2010
Chile Fans Go Nuts In Sydney Streets Pic Special

Chile Fans Go Nuts In Sydney Streets Pic Special

Chile fans spilled out from Sydney's FIFA Fan Fest onto the streets - and a city bus driven by a Chile supporter - to celebrate a famous win at the World Cup. Pics by Aidan Ormond 17 Jun 2010
Chippers: It's Harry Time

Chippers: It's Harry Time

SOCCEROO veteran Scott Chipperfield says it is time for Harry Kewell to make his return to the Australian line-up for Saturday's must win SA2010 clash against Ghana in Rustenberg. 17 Jun 2010
Red Card D-Day For Cahill

Red Card D-Day For Cahill

TODAY is D-Day for Socceroo star Tim Cahill as he will find out whether he receives a one or two-match ban for his red card against Germany. 17 Jun 2010
World Cup Insider - Day 5

World Cup Insider - Day 5

REJUVENATED by our first full night's sleep we awoke on Tuesday full of beans and ready to enjoy the first day of our World Cup trip where we would be able to catch all three games. 16 Jun 2010
World Cup Insider - Day 4 Picture Special

World Cup Insider - Day 4 Picture Special

The boys headed to Ellis Park in sub zero temperatures to watch Brazil overome North Korea 2-1 in their opening game. Pics by Andy Jackson. Brought to you by Sony and Sony Ericsson - the only official technology providers of the 2010 FIFA World CupTM. 16 Jun 2010
FFA Deny Socceroo Mutiny

FFA Deny Socceroo Mutiny

FFA CEO Ben Buckley has described rumours of division in the Socceroos camp as insulting the professionalism of the players. 16 Jun 2010
Ronaldo Sees Bigger Picture

Ronaldo Sees Bigger Picture

CRISTIANO Ronaldo would have swapped his man of the match award for three points after Portugal were denied victory in the Group G opener against Ivory Coast. 16 Jun 2010