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Dempsey Delight At Green Blunder

Dempsey Delight At Green Blunder

CLINT Dempsey has admitted he could not believe his good fortune in Rustenburg. 13 Jun 2010
Australian Fanatics In Durban Pic Special

Australian Fanatics In Durban Pic Special

The Fanatics have set up camp, literally, in a Durban stadium as their World Cup HQ. So you're in a football stadium - what do you do? You coud always have a game of footy, eh? Pics by Getty Images. 13 Jun 2010
New Zealand Training Pic Special

New Zealand Training Pic Special

All the images as Ricki Herbert's men continue preparations for their World Cup opener. Pics by Getty Images. 13 Jun 2010
Howard Offers Green Sympathy

Howard Offers Green Sympathy

UNITED States keeper Tim Howard admitted he had sympathy for Robert Green after his blunder cost England victory during Saturday night's 1-1 draw in Group C. 13 Jun 2010
Fifa Looking Into Laser Incident

Fifa Looking Into Laser Incident

FIFA have asked security officials at Ellis Park stadium to investigate after a supporter shined a laser pen towards the pitch during yesterday's match between Argentina and Nigeria. 13 Jun 2010
Verbeek Keeping Cards Close To His Chest

Verbeek Keeping Cards Close To His Chest

SOCCEROOS boss Pim Verbeek has confirmed he has a full squad to choose from for Australia's opening World Cup game against Germany as he backed all his players - including recent injured pair Harry Kewell and Brett Emerton - to last the full 90 minutes if called upon. 13 Jun 2010
Bookies Verdict On Oz

Bookies Verdict On Oz

SOCCEROO supporters may be willing their heroes on to victory in the early hours of Monday morning but the money remains on a German triumph. 13 Jun 2010
Australia's Wait Almost Over

Australia's Wait Almost Over

PREVIEW: The Socceroos are just hours away from their World Cup opener against the Germans so get stuck into our comprehensive fact fest. 13 Jun 2010
All White Brown Still Struggling

All White Brown Still Struggling

NEW Zealand midfielder Tim Brown remains anxious about his World Cup participation as he continues his recovery from a shoulder injury. 13 Jun 2010
Waugh Backs Oz Cup Bid

Waugh Backs Oz Cup Bid

FORMER Australian cricket captain Steve Waugh has announced his support for his country's bid to host the FIFA World Cup.

13 Jun 2010
Aloisi Confident Of Upset

Aloisi Confident Of Upset

THE man who fired Australia into the last World Cup is confident the Socceroos can pull off a shock win in their opening game of the 2010 tournament. 13 Jun 2010
Capello Defends Delaying Decision on Keeper

Capello Defends Delaying Decision on Keeper

FABIO Capello defended his decision not to name his goalkeeper until a couple of hours before kick-off after seeing Robert Green make a howler in the 1-1 draw against the United States in England's opening World Cup encounter. 13 Jun 2010
Green Won't Let Error Haunt Him

Green Won't Let Error Haunt Him

ENGLAND goalkeeper Robert Green insists he has the mental strength to bounce back from his goal-costing error in the World Cup opener with the United States in Rustenburg. 13 Jun 2010
Valeri: Tough Choices For Pim

Valeri: Tough Choices For Pim

CARL Valeri believes every member of the squad has done their best to provide Pim Verbeek with the toughest of selection headaches ahead of the World Cup opener against Germany. 13 Jun 2010
Kewell Hailed For Illness Fight

Kewell Hailed For Illness Fight

HARRY Kewell has been hailed as a 'gutsy little bugger' for the way he has fought illness over the past decade - a condition that can be fatal if not treated. 13 Jun 2010
Conundrums Continue for Capello

Conundrums Continue for Capello

FABIO Capello cannot say he was not warned. 13 Jun 2010