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A diverse selection of news stories from around the world. Rumours, of the day, stories we couldn’t make up, quote of the day, stats of the day, Heroes and Villains…
June 11, 2010
After 16 years, Diego Maradona makes his return to the World Cup in South Africa. The Argentinian was last seen at football’s showpiece in 1994 after Argentina's match against Nigeria, a team he now faces…
June 11, 2010
Considering the strength of the other two teams in Group B, Argentina and Nigeria, this clash between South Korea and Greece could well prove decisive. Argentina are undoubted group favourites, while the other three will…
June 11, 2010
Arjen Robben will be fit to play against Denmark in Holland's World Cup opener, according to the physiotherapist treating him.
June 11, 2010
The second match of the 2010 World Cup pits together two former world champions: Uruguay, the winners in 1930 and 1950; and France, who triumphed on home territory in 1998. The last meeting between the…
June 11, 2010
June 11, 2010
The eyes of the world will be on Johannesburg this afternoon as the first African World Cup finally kicks off, marking the beginning of a festival of football that will last for over four weeks.…
June 11, 2010
Didier Drogba could be fit for Ivory Coast's World Cup opener against Portugal after returning to training on Thursday. Drogba underwent surgery last weekend after suffering the break in a friendly match against Japan and…
June 10, 2010
FIFA abandons 6+5 rule
June 10, 2010
Pienaar calls on South Africa to shineSteven Pienaar insists only a huge team effort will allow South Africa to do themselves justice at this summer's World Cup finals.
June 10, 2010
North Korea faces World Cup blackout
June 10, 2010
USA coach Bob Bradley has dismissed claims by defender Jay DeMerit that his team will target England's Wayne Rooney when the two countries meet on Saturday evening. Rooney's temperament has come under scrutiny after he…
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