worldcup

Moment Of Truth Has Arrived: Mokoena

Moment Of Truth Has Arrived: Mokoena

RAFAEL Marquez denied hosts South Africa a dream start to the World Cup with his goal 11 minutes from time earning Mexico a deserved draw at Soccer City. 12 Jun 2010
Last Session For England

Last Session For England

FABIO Capello gave a clean bill of health as his England squad went through their paces for the final time before they open their World Cup campaign against the United States tomorrow. 12 Jun 2010
Robben Set To Rejoin Dutch

Robben Set To Rejoin Dutch

HOLLAND winger Arjen Robben is to rejoin the Dutch squad tomorrow, two days before their World Cup opener against Denmark. 12 Jun 2010
Costly Sends Good Luck Message

Costly Sends Good Luck Message

HONDURAS striker Carlo Costly has sent a message of good luck to his team-mates for the World Cup after injury forced national coach Reinaldo Rueda to exclude him from the final 23. 12 Jun 2010
Martins Wary of All-Round Argentina Threat

Martins Wary of All-Round Argentina Threat

NIGERIA striker Obafemi Martins insists his team must not fall into the trap of concentrating all their efforts on stopping the genius of Lionel Messi. 12 Jun 2010
Eto'o Brimming With Pride

Eto'o Brimming With Pride

CAMEROON and Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto'o says it is a dream come true that the World Cup is being played in South Africa. 12 Jun 2010
Alves Hails Brazil Creativity

Alves Hails Brazil Creativity

BRAZIL defender Daniel Alves expects tough games at the World Cup but believes his team's "quality and creativity" will be decisive. 12 Jun 2010
Right Reunion For Aussie Duo

Right Reunion For Aussie Duo

SUNDAY'S World Cup clash between Germany and Australia is set to be somewhat of a reunion for the two men who have anchored the right side of the pitch for Australia in the past four years. 12 Jun 2010
Hosts Held By Mexico In Opener

Hosts Held By Mexico In Opener

IN the end it was not the result South Africa wanted but also not the result many of its football-mad population of 50 million feared either as the host nation came so close to snatching a fairytale victory in the opening game of the 2010 World Cup on Friday night. 12 Jun 2010
South Africa v Mexico Pic Special

South Africa v Mexico Pic Special

All the match action from the World Cup opener between hosts South Africa and Mexico at Soccer City in Soweto, Johannesburg. Pics by Getty Images. 12 Jun 2010
Indonesia Back Australia 2022 Bid

Indonesia Back Australia 2022 Bid

THE Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has come out in support of Australia's bid to host the FIFA World Cup in 2022. 12 Jun 2010
Capello Leaves England Stars With No Excuses

Capello Leaves England Stars With No Excuses

STEVEN Gerrard is convinced Wayne Rooney can control his temper and Joe Cole maintains that with a bit of luck England "can go all the way". 11 Jun 2010
Lampard Desperate To Contribute To WC Success

Lampard Desperate To Contribute To WC Success

FRANK Lampard has vowed to make his last World Cup one to remember for England and believes the vast experience in the squad could be a crucial factor in their bid for success. 11 Jun 2010
Beasley Attempts to Dampen Expectations

Beasley Attempts to Dampen Expectations

UNITED States star DaMarcus Beasley knows an expectant public back home thinks a repeat of 1950s World Cup heroics will be easy. 11 Jun 2010
Brown Encouraged By Progress

Brown Encouraged By Progress

NEW Zealand vice-captain Tim Brown is determined to prove his fitness and play in the World Cup. 11 Jun 2010
Zambrotta: Criticism Unites Us

Zambrotta: Criticism Unites Us

ITALY midfielder Gianluca Zambrotta welcomes the criticism that is being directed at the reigning world champions. 11 Jun 2010