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Japan Goalscoring Woe Continues

Japan Goalscoring Woe Continues

JAPAN rounded off their preparations for their World Cup opener against Cameroon on Monday with a goalless draw with Zimbabwe in a hastily arranged training game today. 11 Jun 2010
Greece Players Suffer Hotel Thefts

Greece Players Suffer Hotel Thefts

POLICE have confirmed three members of Greece's World Cup squad have had cash totalling £1,300 stolen from their hotel rooms. 11 Jun 2010
Slovenia Positive Ahead of Opener

Slovenia Positive Ahead of Opener

SLOVENIA will launch their World Cup finals campaign in optimistic mood. 11 Jun 2010
Kolarov Expects Tough Opener

Kolarov Expects Tough Opener

DEFENDER Aleksandar Kolarov is expecting Serbia's World Cup opener against Ghana to be a "furious" affair. 11 Jun 2010
Skrtel Approaching Fitness

Skrtel Approaching Fitness

SLOVAKIA'S Martin Skrtel is nearing fitness as he continues his recovery from injury. 11 Jun 2010
Robben Fit for Dutch - Physio

Robben Fit for Dutch - Physio

ARJEN Robben is fit enough to play against Denmark in Holland's World Cup opener, according to the physiotherapist treating him. 11 Jun 2010
Pele: Kaka Needs to Find Some Form

Pele: Kaka Needs to Find Some Form

BRAZIL legend Pele has admitted he is worried about Kaka's form going into the World Cup. 11 Jun 2010
Fifa: Robberies Out of Our Control

Fifa: Robberies Out of Our Control

FIFA insists there was not much it could have done to prevent journalists from being targets of crime over the past 48 hours in the build-up to the World Cup. 11 Jun 2010
Key Duo Ready To Play For Roos

Key Duo Ready To Play For Roos

HARRY Kewell and Tim Cahill have declared themselves fit and ready to go just three days out from Australia's opening World Cup game against Germany in Durban on Sunday. 11 Jun 2010
Cahill Brushes Off 'Boring' Tag

Cahill Brushes Off 'Boring' Tag

TIM Cahill says the Socceroos are more than happy to have been branded 'boring' by German coach Joachim Low ahead of their opening World Cup clash in Durban on Sunday. 11 Jun 2010
WC A Defining Moment For South Africa - Zuma

WC A Defining Moment For South Africa - Zuma

SOUTH African president Jacob Zuma tonight dedicated the first World Cup on African soil to Nelson Mandela. 11 Jun 2010
I'm Ready - Sorensen

I'm Ready - Sorensen

DENMARK goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen has declared himself fit for their opening World Cup fixture against Holland on Monday. 11 Jun 2010
Heskey Defends Rooney's Conduct

Heskey Defends Rooney's Conduct

EMILE Heskey has defended Wayne Rooney over his conduct in Monday's practice match against the Platinum Stars. 11 Jun 2010
Knowledge Is Power For Toure

Knowledge Is Power For Toure

IVORY Coast defender Kolo Toure is hoping his side's knowledge of Brazilian and Portuguese rivals will come in handy as they look to advance from the World Cup's 'group of death'. 11 Jun 2010
Cole: Angry Fabio Has An Aura

Cole: Angry Fabio Has An Aura

ENGLAND'S players did not see any big cats on their South African safari yesterday - instead it was Three Lions leader Fabio Capello who bared his teeth. 11 Jun 2010
...Fan Crazes

...Fan Crazes

ONE of the longest standing and globally exported World Cup fan crazes is undoubtedly the Mexican Wave. 11 Jun 2010