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Nani Injury Hits Portugal Hopes

Nani Injury Hits Portugal Hopes

PORTUGAL suffered a major injury blow today after it was announced winger Nani would play no part in the World Cup after damaging his collar bone. 8 Jun 2010
North Korea Will Reach Last 16 - Jong

North Korea Will Reach Last 16 - Jong

STRIKER Jong Tae-se has boldly predicted North Korea will progress to the knockout stage of the World Cup alongside five-time winners Brazil. 8 Jun 2010
Fit Robben Key for Oranje - Kuyt

Fit Robben Key for Oranje - Kuyt

DIRK Kuyt is desperate for Arjen Robben to overcome his hamstring injury and play a pivotal role for Holland at the World Cup. 8 Jun 2010
Bertos Faces Challenge As Kiwis Take On Chile

Bertos Faces Challenge As Kiwis Take On Chile

LEO Bertos admits it has been a challenge adapting to his new right wing-back role in New Zealand's 3-4-3 formation. 8 Jun 2010
Brazil Heading In Right Direction - Dunga

Brazil Heading In Right Direction - Dunga

Brazil coach Dunga believes his team are on the right track heading into the World Cup after convincing friendly victories over Zimbabwe and Tanzania. 8 Jun 2010
African Advantage Slim - Ghana

African Advantage Slim - Ghana

LYON defender John Mensah has warned his Ghana team-mates that the advantage of playing on African soil at the World Cup will only count for so much. 8 Jun 2010
Howard's Case for the Defence

Howard's Case for the Defence

TIM Howard has branded the World Cup ball "terrible" but admits the United States defence must learn to cope with it better if they are to deny the England attack in Saturday's clash. 8 Jun 2010
Villa Likes the Look of England

Villa Likes the Look of England

SPAIN striker David Villa believes England can win the World Cup and has likened them to his own side who struggled to live up to expectations until their victory in Euro 2008. 8 Jun 2010
Eto'o Has High Hopes for Change

Eto'o Has High Hopes for Change

SAMUEL Eto'o hopes holding the World Cup in South Africa can help eradicate racism in European football. 8 Jun 2010
Hasebe Worry for Japan

Hasebe Worry for Japan

JAPAN'S preparations for their World Cup opener against Cameroon next Monday have been dealt a fresh blow after Wolfsburg midfielder Makoto Hasebe was taken to hospital after picking up an injury during training. 8 Jun 2010
Boateng Warns of German Strength

Boateng Warns of German Strength

DEFENDER Jerome Boateng has warned Germany are "a tournament team" and cannot be discounted as potential World Cup winners. 8 Jun 2010
Ziani Backs Under-Fire Algeria Skipper

Ziani Backs Under-Fire Algeria Skipper

ALGERIA star Karim Ziani has leapt to the defence of under-fire captain Yazid Mansouri, hitting out at supporters who have criticised the veteran midfielder. 8 Jun 2010
Uruguay Not Playing Numbers Game

Uruguay Not Playing Numbers Game

URUGUAY coach Oscar Tabarez claims he is not making any calculations on how many points his side will need to qualify for the knock-out stages of the World Cup although he admits defeat to France in their opener would make things difficult. 8 Jun 2010
Defoe: Rooney Edge Can Help England

Defoe: Rooney Edge Can Help England

JERMAIN Defoe believes Wayne Rooney would not be the same player without his fiery temperament and thinks it could be an asset as long as it is kept under control during the World Cup. 8 Jun 2010
Donovan: We Have Nothing to Fear

Donovan: We Have Nothing to Fear

USA forward Landon Donovan has told England his side have nothing to fear ahead of Saturday's World Cup clash in Rustenburg. 8 Jun 2010
'We'll Do This For Brad's Boy'

'We'll Do This For Brad's Boy'

SOCCEROOS captain Lucas Neill says the Australian side will draw inspiration from Brad Jones' son's battle with leukaemia when it takes to the field against Germany. 8 Jun 2010

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