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Hahnemann: England Under Pressure

Hahnemann: England Under Pressure

USA keeper Marcus Hahnemann is backing Wayne Rooney to cope with the "extreme pressure" he is under to lead England to World Cup glory. 7 Jun 2010
Blatter Hails World Cup Hosts

Blatter Hails World Cup Hosts

Sepp Blatter believes the decision to award the World Cup to South Africa will be fully vindicated over the next month. 7 Jun 2010
Zico Sees Cameroon As Key for Japan

Zico Sees Cameroon As Key for Japan

BRAZIL legend Zico believes the outcome of Japan's opening game against Cameroon at the World Cup will prove pivotal in determining how well they do in South Africa. 7 Jun 2010
Schwarzer Fears Hodgson Exit

Schwarzer Fears Hodgson Exit

SOCCEROOS keeper Mark Schwarzer admits he would not blame Roy Hodgson if he decides to quit Fulham and take charge of Liverpool. 7 Jun 2010
Harry Plays Down Injury Fears

Harry Plays Down Injury Fears

HARRY Kewell has spoken out about his fitness, insisting he is “fine” and on track to play in the Socceroos’ opening World Cup game against Germany. 7 Jun 2010
Jones Flies Home

Jones Flies Home

SOCCEROOS goalkeeper Brad Jones has quit the World Cup camp to fly to France after his four year old son was reportedly diagnosed with leukaemia. 7 Jun 2010
Barrios Proud to Play for Paraguay

Barrios Proud to Play for Paraguay

BORUSSIA Dortmund striker Lucas Barrios insists he has not betrayed his home country of Argentina by choosing to represent Paraguay at the World Cup this summer. 6 Jun 2010
Eriksson Expects England to Shine

Eriksson Expects England to Shine

SVEN-Goran Eriksson believes England can win the World Cup despite the setback of losing captain Rio Ferdinand. 6 Jun 2010
Algeria Get Timely Boost

Algeria Get Timely Boost

RABAH Saadane believes his Algeria team are a step closer to where they want to be for the World Cup, but still plans to work on certain aspects of their game after their final warm-up match against United Arab Emirates yesterday. 6 Jun 2010
Houllier Backs Gerrard Appointment

Houllier Backs Gerrard Appointment

GERARD Houllier believes Steven Gerrard is the perfect choice to take over from the injured Rio Ferdinand as England captain at the World Cup. 6 Jun 2010
...Opening Ceremonies

...Opening Ceremonies

ON the whole, and with very few exceptions, we think opening ceremonies are pants. 6 Jun 2010
Casillas Critical of England Keepers

Casillas Critical of England Keepers

IKER Casillas believes England's goalkeepers will be the Three Lions' key weakness at the World Cup. 6 Jun 2010
Gerrard Makes Pledge to Prince

Gerrard Makes Pledge to Prince

NEW England skipper Steven Gerrard has assured Prince William the Three Lions will be ready to roar when their World Cup campaign begins against the United States next Saturday. 6 Jun 2010
Dawson Backs King to Shine

Dawson Backs King to Shine

MICHAEL Dawson has backed Ledley King to take the place of the injured Rio Ferdinand in the heart of England's defence at the World Cup. 6 Jun 2010
Quagliarella Upbeat Over Azzurri Chances

Quagliarella Upbeat Over Azzurri Chances

FABIO Quagliarella believes Italy will arrive in South Africa "in the best possible condition" for their World Cup defence. 6 Jun 2010
...World Cup Mascots

...World Cup Mascots

IN our World Cup preview edition we pit mascot v mascot in historical shoot out. 6 Jun 2010

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