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Strachan Snaps Back At Pim

Strachan Snaps Back At Pim

MIDDLESBROUGH boss Gordon Strachan has angrily hit back at claims that he cost Rhys Williams his trip to the World Cup finals. 3 Jun 2010
20 Things We Love About The World Cup - Late Winners

20 Things We Love About The World Cup - Late Winners

NOTHING sums up why football is the most popular sport in the world better than the drama of a late winner in a critical game. 3 Jun 2010
Slovenia Taking No Risks For Kiwi Tie

Slovenia Taking No Risks For Kiwi Tie

SLOVENIA are taking no risks as they complete their World Cup preparations against New Zealand on Friday. 3 Jun 2010
Slovakia Lay Stress on Kiwi Opener

Slovakia Lay Stress on Kiwi Opener

SLOVAKIA striker Erik Jendrisek believes his country's opening Group F clash with New Zealand could hold the key to their World Cup hopes. 3 Jun 2010
I Just Want to Play - Villa

I Just Want to Play - Villa

SPAIN striker David Villa is not worried about his role on the pitch - so long as he is in the starting line-up at the World Cup. 3 Jun 2010
France Keeper Pleaded With Preparations

France Keeper Pleaded With Preparations

FRANCE goalkeeper Hugo Lloris reckons Les Bleus have had the perfect preparation for the World Cup and will be more than ready to face Uruguay in their Group A opener on June 11. 3 Jun 2010
Verbeek Slams Boro's Williams Treatment

Verbeek Slams Boro's Williams Treatment

PIM Verbeek has laid the blame for Rhys Williams' World Cup heartbreak squarely at the door of Middlesbrough manager Gordon Strachan. 3 Jun 2010
Ghana Unconcerned By Defeat

Ghana Unconcerned By Defeat

MILOVAN Rajevac refused to be downbeat after his Ghana side were beaten by Holland yesterday - instead showing a relieved face after his players came through without injury. 3 Jun 2010
Eriksson Satisfied With Preparations

Eriksson Satisfied With Preparations

SVEN-GORAN Eriksson is confident that most of the work has been done in preparing his Ivory Coast squad for the World Cup with attention now set to be turned towards their tournament opener against Portugal. 3 Jun 2010
Designer Defends World Cup Ball

Designer Defends World Cup Ball

THE MAN behind the World Cup ball today defended it against mounting criticism as more and more nations and players line up o pour scorn on his design. 3 Jun 2010
Denmark Boss Unhappy With Ball

Denmark Boss Unhappy With Ball

DENMARK coach Morten Olsen has joined the chorus of complaints about the World Cup ball. 3 Jun 2010
Italy Upbeat Over Camoranesi Fitness

Italy Upbeat Over Camoranesi Fitness

ITALY team doctor Enrico Castellacci is confident Juventus winger Mauro Camoranesi will be fit for the Azzurri's World Cup opener against Paraguay on June 14. 3 Jun 2010
Uruguay Boss Mugging Up on France

Uruguay Boss Mugging Up on France

URUGUAY coach Oscar Tabarez has vowed to stick to his principles against World Cup group rivals France. 3 Jun 2010
Swiss Not Worried By Poor Friendly Form

Swiss Not Worried By Poor Friendly Form

SWITZERLAND coach Ottmar Hitzfeld is not perturbed about his side's poor pre-World Cup form and insists everything is going according to plan. 3 Jun 2010
Ivanovic Primed For Serbia

Ivanovic Primed For Serbia

DEFENDER Branislav Ivanovic will treat every game as if it were the World Cup final as Serbia attempt to make a major impact in South Africa. 3 Jun 2010
We Needed to Escape From Anxiety - Mascherano

We Needed to Escape From Anxiety - Mascherano

ARGENTINA captain Javier Mascherano has defended his national team's decision to arrive early in South Africa for the World Cup finals. 3 Jun 2010

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