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Mexico Shock Italy

Mexico Shock Italy

GOALS from Carlos Vela and second-half substitute Alberto Medina helped Mexico to consign world champions Italy to a friendly 2-1 defeat in Brussels tonight. 4 Jun 2010
Portugal Star Won't Sing Anthem

Portugal Star Won't Sing Anthem

PORTUGAL striker Liedson has revealed he will not sing the nation anthem in their World Cup Group G match against Brazil out of respect for the country of his birth. 4 Jun 2010
Greece To Learn From Defeat

Greece To Learn From Defeat

GREECE coach Otto Rehhagel admitted yesterday's 2-0 defeat to Paraguay was a learning experience as he shapes his side for the World Cup opener against South Korea. 4 Jun 2010
Uruguay Still Wary of France

Uruguay Still Wary of France

URUGUAY coach Oscar Tabarez still believes France will pose their biggest test of the World Cup group stage despite their indifferent form. 4 Jun 2010
Modise Praises Parreira

Modise Praises Parreira

SOUTH Africa midfielder Teko Modise has hailed the impact coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has had on his game ever since his re-appointment late last year. 4 Jun 2010
Zokora Was Anxious About Selection

Zokora Was Anxious About Selection

DIDIER Zokora has revealed he was nervous earlier this week when World Cup squads had to be trimmed to 23 players, despite being a fixture in a the Ivory Coast team. 4 Jun 2010
Harry's Back At Last

Harry's Back At Last

HARRY Kewell made the biggest step towards being fit for the World Cup opener against Germany by participating in a full contact training session with his team-mates for the first time since arriving in South Africa. 4 Jun 2010
...Penalty Shoot Outs

...Penalty Shoot Outs

FIRST seen in 1982, now few teams win the World Cup without negotiating the dreaded 12 yard shoot out. 4 Jun 2010
We Can Cope Without Essien - Ghana

We Can Cope Without Essien - Ghana

STRIKER Asamoah Gyan is confident Ghana can overcome the loss of Michael Essien and make a success of this summer's World Cup. 4 Jun 2010
Ideal Build-Up for Japan's Okada

Ideal Build-Up for Japan's Okada

JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada believes tomorrow's contest with the Ivory Coast will closely replicate his side's opening World Cup clash against Cameroon on June 14. 3 Jun 2010
Zigic: This Is My World Cup

Zigic: This Is My World Cup

SERBIA striker Nikola Zigic is determined to prove himself on the biggest stage of all at the second time of asking. 3 Jun 2010
Sneaky North Korea Stopped From Using Striker

Sneaky North Korea Stopped From Using Striker

NORTH Korea have been told by FIFA that Kim Myong-Won will only be able to play as a goalkeeper in the World Cup and not in his usual role as a striker. 3 Jun 2010
Sneijder Hungry to Add to Trophy Haul

Sneijder Hungry to Add to Trophy Haul

HOLLAND midfielder Wesley Sneijder insists he will not go into the World Cup tired despite a long season with Inter Milan. 3 Jun 2010
Ruka Becomes A Free Agent

Ruka Becomes A Free Agent

DUTCH champions FC Twente have released Socceroo Nikita Rukavytsya after deciding not to exercise an option to extend his contract with the club. 3 Jun 2010
Jacobsen: Denmark Happy Under the Radar

Jacobsen: Denmark Happy Under the Radar

BLACKBURN defender Lars Jacobsen believes Denmark can be one of the surprise packages of the World Cup. 3 Jun 2010
Barnetta Relishing Italy Test

Barnetta Relishing Italy Test

SWITZERLAND midfielder Tranquillo Barnetta is looking forward to Saturday's friendly against Italy in Geneva as Ottmar Hitzfeld's side look to rediscover some form ahead of the World Cup. 3 Jun 2010

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