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Carragher: Pressure Won't Affect Capello

Carragher: Pressure Won't Affect Capello

JAMIE Carragher has backed England coach Fabio Capello to handle any increased pressure he may encounter after an unimpressive start to their World Cup bid. 14 Jun 2010
'Vuvuzela Should Be Embraced'

'Vuvuzela Should Be Embraced'

LOCAL organisers of this summer's World Cup have again called on critics of the vuvuzela to "embrace it", insisting it is here to stay. 14 Jun 2010
Serbia Facing Uphill Battle

Serbia Facing Uphill Battle

Serbia defender Branislav Ivanovic remains confident his side can bounce back from their setback against Ghana, but admits they face a real fight on their hands in their next Group D outing against Germany. 14 Jun 2010
Organisers Distance Themselves From Protest

Organisers Distance Themselves From Protest

WORLD Cup organisers have distanced themselves from a protest by stadium security workers that occurred yesterday in Durban following the opening match in the city between Germany and Australia. 14 Jun 2010
Altitude and Lack of Practice Key to Ball Problems

Altitude and Lack of Practice Key to Ball Problems

ALTITUDE is the main factor affecting the World Cup ball and not the design, according to manufacturers adidas. 14 Jun 2010
Toure: We Can Win Without Drogba

Toure: We Can Win Without Drogba

IVORY Coast defender Kolo Toure has told his team-mates to believe they can make an impact at the World Cup even without Didier Drogba. 14 Jun 2010
Hitzfeld Targets Spain Upset

Hitzfeld Targets Spain Upset

SWITZERLAND coach Ottmar Hitzfeld is adamant his side can test Spain in their World Cup Group H opener on Wednesday - even though they lost to Luxembourg in the qualifying campaign. 14 Jun 2010
Greece Can't Afford Another Slip - Rehhagel

Greece Can't Afford Another Slip - Rehhagel

GREECE coach Otto Rehhagel has warned his players they cannot afford another lapse in concentration if they are to keep their World Cup dreams alive. 14 Jun 2010
Socceroos Go Back To Drawing Board Pic Special

Socceroos Go Back To Drawing Board Pic Special

The Socceroos regroup after their 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Germany and return to the training field to work on what went wrong and how to fix it. Pics by Getty Images. 14 Jun 2010
Grella: We Need To Get Over It

Grella: We Need To Get Over It

SOCCEROOS midfielder Vince Grella has cautioned his teammates about dwelling on the 4-0 thrashing Australia received against Germany in its opening South Africa 2010 match in Durban. 14 Jun 2010
Tabarez To Shake Up Team

Tabarez To Shake Up Team

URUGUAY coach Oscar Tabarez has not ruled out making several changes to the side that drew against France when they take on South Africa on Wednesday. 14 Jun 2010
King Concern For England

King Concern For England

LEDLEY King will continue to be monitored on a daily basis amid reports that his World Cup campaign is over. 14 Jun 2010
Portugal Deny Nani Rift Reports

Portugal Deny Nani Rift Reports

THE Portuguese Football Federation have dismissed reports Nani was sent home from the World Cup for reasons other than a shoulder injury. 14 Jun 2010
Pim: Why I Didn't Play Harry

Pim: Why I Didn't Play Harry

PIM Verbeek has defended his decision not to use Harry Kewell at all during Australia's 4-0 drubbing from Germany - and refused to guarantee the injury-plagued veteran will play in the Socceroos' next game against Ghana on Saturday. 14 Jun 2010
No More Mr Pragmatism

No More Mr Pragmatism

ANALYSIS: Germany are known for their precision, but it was with a particular clinical edge that the three-time champions demolished a second-rate Socceroos side 4-0 here on Sunday night. 14 Jun 2010
Grella: 'F**k, No-One Died...'

Grella: 'F**k, No-One Died...'

WHAT Australia's most senior players said after the 4-0 World Cup loss to Germany in Durban. 14 Jun 2010

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