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Nelsen's Gentle Socceroos Jibe

Nelsen's Gentle Socceroos Jibe

NEW Zealand skipper Ryan Nelsen couldn't help but take a gentle dig at the Socceroos after their failure against Germany, saying the Kiwi in him demanded it. 15 Jun 2010
World Cup Insider Video - Day One

World Cup Insider Video - Day One

The FFT Insider lads hit Rustenburg to see England vs USA 15 Jun 2010
World Cup Insider - Day 3 Picture Special

World Cup Insider - Day 3 Picture Special

After a through-the-night bus journey and little sleep the boys are straight back on another coach to head to Soccer City to visit the media centre and watch Holland's defeat of the Danes. Pics by Andy Jackson. Brought to you by Sony and Sony Ericsson - the only official technology providers of the 2010 FIFA World CupTM. 15 Jun 2010
World Cup Insider - Day 2 Picture Special

World Cup Insider - Day 2 Picture Special

After two hours in bed the boys are up and off to Durban for a 26 hour round trip for the Socceroos hammering at the hands of the Germans. Pics by Andy Jackson. Brought to you by Sony and Sony Ericsson - the only official technology providers of the 2010 FIFA World CupTM. 15 Jun 2010
World Cup Insider - Day 1 Picture Special

World Cup Insider - Day 1 Picture Special

Here's the boys on their first day in South Africa after a 24 hour journey they heading straight to the England v USA game at Rustenburg. Pics by Andy Jackson. Brought to you by Sony and Sony Ericsson - the only official technology providers of the 2010 FIFA World CupTM. 15 Jun 2010
Toure Relishing Portugal Challenge

Toure Relishing Portugal Challenge

IVORY Coast defender Yaya Toure is relishing the chance to test himself against Portugal's all-star line-up as his World Cup adventure gets under way. 15 Jun 2010
Honda Savours Vital Strike

Honda Savours Vital Strike

JAPAN'S rising star Keisuke Honda savoured the moment after steering his side to a 1-0 victory over Cameroon in the World Cup yesterday, 24 hours on from his 24th birthday. 15 Jun 2010
Germany Give England A Wake-Up Call

Germany Give England A Wake-Up Call

FIT-AGAIN Gareth Barry admits the form of Germany has given England an extra incentive to top their World Cup group. 15 Jun 2010
Dunga Warns Against Complacency

Dunga Warns Against Complacency

BRAZIL coach Dunga is warning his players against complacency when they take on rank outsiders North Korea at Ellis Park tonight. 15 Jun 2010
Mixed Feelings For Cannavaro

Mixed Feelings For Cannavaro

ITALY captain Fabio Cannavaro lamented his side's failure to take three points against Paraguay but praised their character in coming from behind to draw 1-1. 15 Jun 2010
Carragher: We Can Cope Without King

Carragher: We Can Cope Without King

JAMIE Carragher insists an astute piece of management from Fabio Capello has ensured England will not be affected too badly by the loss of Ledley King. 15 Jun 2010
Hodge Backs James For England Spot

Hodge Backs James For England Spot

FORMER England midfielder Steve Hodge believes David James and Michael Dawson should be handed starting berths for Friday's second World Cup Group C game against Algeria. 15 Jun 2010
Sneijder Impressed By Strength In Depth

Sneijder Impressed By Strength In Depth

WESLEY Sneijder believes Holland's strength in depth could be one of their keys to success at the summer's World Cup. 15 Jun 2010
Altitude Making Things Difficult - Bougherra

Altitude Making Things Difficult - Bougherra

ALGERIA centre-back Madjid Bougherra admits players are struggling to get to grips with playing with the World Cup ball at altitude. 15 Jun 2010
Queiroz Confident In Ronaldo

Queiroz Confident In Ronaldo

PORTUGAL coach Carlos Queiroz is confident Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to show what he is made of on the world stage when they face Ivory Coast today. 15 Jun 2010
Nelsen Looks For Shock Win

Nelsen Looks For Shock Win

RYAN Nelsen believes New Zealand can produce a shock when his side face Slovakia in their opening World Cup encounter today. 15 Jun 2010