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Pim: Seal The Deal Harry

Pim: Seal The Deal Harry

A STRONG problem-free week on the training pitch should seal a spot in Australia's side against Ghana for Harry Kewell, coach Pim Verbeek has hinted. 15 Jun 2010
Carragher Admires Gutsy Germany

Carragher Admires Gutsy Germany

JAMIE Carragher claims Germany got a World Cup advantage by getting first use of the controversial Jabulani ball - but admitted their famed winning mentality gives them an edge as well. 15 Jun 2010
Lippi Happy With Fighting Draw

Lippi Happy With Fighting Draw

ITALY coach Marcello Lippi hailed the defending champions' "heart" as they came from a goal down to salvage a 1-1 draw from their first World Cup Group F game against Paraguay. 15 Jun 2010
Para-Tie Forza Champs...

Para-Tie Forza Champs...

DEFENDING champions Italy had to come from behind to salvage a 1-1 draw in their World Cup Group F opener against Paraguay in Cape Town. 15 Jun 2010
Police Step In to Handle Security

Police Step In to Handle Security

AN EXTRA 900 police officers have been deployed to Cape Town and Durban to take over security inside stadia after stewards walked out over a wage dispute. 15 Jun 2010
Cameroon Display Frustrates Le Guen

Cameroon Display Frustrates Le Guen

CAMEROON coach Paul Le Guen could not hide his disappointment following his side's 1-0 defeat by Japan in their Group E opener. 15 Jun 2010
Vela Focused Only on Mexico

Vela Focused Only on Mexico

MEXICO forward Carlos Vela has his sights set on a three-point haul against France on Thursday and is taking little heed of the supposed problems Les Bleus are experiencing. 15 Jun 2010
Dunga Hits Out At Media

Dunga Hits Out At Media

BRAZIL coach Dunga urged journalists to stop "hitting and attacking" him as he prepares for his first World Cup finals match in the dugout against North Korea at Ellis Park tomorrow night. 15 Jun 2010
Drogba Waits on Fifa Decision On Cast

Drogba Waits on Fifa Decision On Cast

IVORY Coast striker Didier Drogba was tonight waiting to hear from FIFA whether or not he will be allowed to play against Portugal tomorrow afternoon wearing a protective cast. 15 Jun 2010
Italy v Paraguay Pic Special

Italy v Paraguay Pic Special

Reigning world champions Italy faced a stern test in the opening match of the defence of the title in South Africa with Paraguay putting them a goal behind until the Azzurri managed to find an equaliser to tie the game 1:1. Pics by Getty Images. 15 Jun 2010
Japan v Cameroon Pic Special

Japan v Cameroon Pic Special

All the match action from Japan's scintillating* 1-0 win over Cameroon. Pics by Getty Images. (*May not contain scintillation.) 15 Jun 2010
Japan Edge Out Cameroon

Japan Edge Out Cameroon

KEISUKE Honda enjoyed a belated birthday celebration as Japan regained that winning mentality with a 1-0 victory over Cameroon. 15 Jun 2010
Van Marwijk Happy With Winning Start

Van Marwijk Happy With Winning Start

BERT van Marwijk stressed the importance of winning the opening match after Holland began their World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Denmark at Soccer City today. 15 Jun 2010
Weiss Senior Backs Son to Shine Against Kiwis

Weiss Senior Backs Son to Shine Against Kiwis

SLOVAKIA coach Vladimir Weiss has admitted the World Cup pressure is on his starlet son as his team prepares to meet New Zealand in their opening World Cup encounter in the Royal Bafokeng stadium. 15 Jun 2010
New Zealand Monday Training Pic Special

New Zealand Monday Training Pic Special

While Australia hogged the headlines for all the wrong reasons, New Zealand quietly went about their business of preparing for their World Cup opener. Pics by Getty Images. 15 Jun 2010
Deco Keen to Face Drogba

Deco Keen to Face Drogba

PORTUGAL midfielder Deco is hoping for a World Cup reunion with Chelsea team-mate Didier Drogba in Port Elizabeth tomorrow. 15 Jun 2010

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