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Ideye Replaces Mikel

Ideye Replaces Mikel

Nigeria have called up uncapped Brown Ideye to replace John Obi Mikel in their squad for the World Cup after the Chelsea midfielder was ruled out of the tournament due to injury. 5 Jun 2010
Mikel Out of World Cup

Mikel Out of World Cup

NIGERIA midfielder John Obi Mikel has been ruled out of the World Cup due to injury, according to a team official. 5 Jun 2010
Samaras: Fight Is On For Second

Samaras: Fight Is On For Second

GREECE striker Georgios Samaras expects an open fight for second place behind Argentina in World Cup Group B. 5 Jun 2010
...Giant Killers

...Giant Killers

THE World Cup has always had its fair share of underdogs who have upset the bigger nations and the bookies on the biggest stage of all to the delight of neutrals everywhere. 5 Jun 2010
World Cup Success Crucial: Emerton

World Cup Success Crucial: Emerton

AUSTRALIA international Brett Emerton believes a good performance by the Socceroos at the World Cup in South Africa is crucial to the development of the code back home. 5 Jun 2010
All Whites Can Surprise: Nelsen

All Whites Can Surprise: Nelsen

NEW Zealand captain Ryan Nelsen is dreaming of a World Cup upset and claims the All Whites will be more than competitive in South Africa. 5 Jun 2010
England's World Cup Captaincy Curse

England's World Cup Captaincy Curse

CAPTAINING England at the World Cup finals has always been a huge honour for any player but the history books suggest the privilege comes at a price. 5 Jun 2010
Martinez: Mental Aspect Key for Spain

Martinez: Mental Aspect Key for Spain

WIGAN boss Roberto Martinez believes Spain's biggest challenge at the World Cup will be dealing with the weight of expectation. 5 Jun 2010
Capello Taking No Risks With Barry

Capello Taking No Risks With Barry

FABIO Capello has urged caution regarding the return to fitness and training of key England midfielder Gareth Barry. 5 Jun 2010
Eriksson Faces Drogba Wait

Eriksson Faces Drogba Wait

IVORY Coast coach Sven-Goran Eriksson faces an anxious wait on the fitness of captain Didier Drogba after it was confirmed the Chelsea striker had broken his arm. 5 Jun 2010
Dawson Happy To Ditch Holiday Plans

Dawson Happy To Ditch Holiday Plans

MICHAEL Dawson has happily abandoned his holiday plans to be part of England's World Cup squad after being called up as a replacement for injured skipper Rio Ferdinand. 5 Jun 2010
Rio Injury A Shock For Fabio

Rio Injury A Shock For Fabio

FABIO Capello has admitted there was an immediate sense of shock when Rio Ferdinand suffered the knee injury that wrecked his World Cup. 5 Jun 2010
Herbert Upbeat Despite Defeat

Herbert Upbeat Despite Defeat

NEW Zealand coach Ricki Herbert remains bullish about his side's chances at the World Cup despite going down 3-1 to Slovenia in a warm-up match in Maribor. 5 Jun 2010
Rajevac: We're Better Than Roos

Rajevac: We're Better Than Roos

GHANA coach Milovan Rajevac believes Germany and Serbia are the main threats to his side progressing from Group D because his side has the measure of the Socceroos. 5 Jun 2010
Becks Appeals to Capello

Becks Appeals to Capello

ENGLAND coach Fabio Capello has earmarked former skipper David Beckham to be the "liasion between the staff and the players" at the World Cup. 5 Jun 2010
Capello Refuses to Dismiss Dalglish Visit

Capello Refuses to Dismiss Dalglish Visit

FABIO Capello has not ruled out the possibility of Kenny Dalglish heading to England's World Cup camp in Rustenburg to speak with Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher about the vacant Liverpool job. 5 Jun 2010

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