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- Maradona: Messi can take it to the Mex
Diego Maradona says Lionel Messi has what it takes to single-handedly take Argentina to World Cup glory - just like he did in 1986.
Messi has yet to score in South Africa, despite dazzling in Argentina's group games and living up to his status as the best player on the planet, with 20 shots at goal - more than any o View more »- Torrado issues rallying cry
Mexico midfielder Gerardo Torrado insists his team will "play to the death" to beat Argentina in Sunday's World Cup last-16 encounter at Soccer City in Johannesburg.
The 31-year-old issued a rallying cry to the rest of the squad after they made it through Group A on goal difference despite losing to Uruguay. Mexic View more »- Uruguay inspired by big stage
Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez believes the opportunity to mix with the best at the World Cup is bringing the greatest football out of his players.
The South Americans finished top of Group A after a 1-0 win over Mexico on Tuesday to move into the last 16 where they will next face South Korea.
Tabarez said: "In th View more »- Mexico 0-1 Uruguay
World Cup Group A
Mexico 0 Uruguay 1 Suarez 43
For once, the bookies were wrong. The conspiracy theorists who predicted a draw that would put both sides through had been proved wrong long before Luis Suárez gave Uruguay the lead just before half-time. These two sides advanced to the knockout phase View more »- Argentina and South Korea book last 16 spots
Diego Maradona's World Cup adventure will last a little longer after Argentina joined South Korea in the World Cup last 16.
Maradona's side maintained their 100 percent record with a 2-0 win over Greece to ensure they meet Mexico in the second round.
Lionel Messi, Argentina captain for the night, admitted he was View more »- Suarez heads Uruguay through
A first-half goal from Luis Suarez was enough to help Uruguay secure top spot in Group A and progress into the last 16 of the World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Mexico, who also qualified.
The only goal came two minutes before half-time when Edinson Cavani's superbly floated cross allowed the Ajax striker to head i View more »- Mexico 0-1 Uruguay - South Americans reign supreme
- A first-half goal from Luis Suarez was enough to help Uruguay secure top spot in Group A and progress into the last 16 of the World Cup after a close 1-0 victory over Mexico, who also qualified. The only goal came two minutes before half-time when Edinson Cavani's superbly floated cross allowed the Ajax striker to hea View more »
- World Cup WAGs - Marisol Gonzalez (Mexico)
Marisol Gonzalez is a former Miss Mexico, and is extremely famous in Mexico. She has been dating the Mexico legend Cuauhtemoc Blanco for some time, which has dono no harm at all to her reputation.
Like all good WAGs she is not shy when it comes to sexy photoshoots, and she graced the front cover of “H” View more »- Hernandez set to start
Mexico youngster Javier Hernandez is expected to be given his first start of the World Cup in the Group A decider against Uruguay.
Arsenal striker Carlos Vela is struggling with a hamstring injury so new Manchester United signing Hernandez will take his place.
With defender Efrain Juarez ruled out through sus View more »- Mexico vs Uruguay - Aguirre will not settle for draw
- Mexico coach Javier Aguirre has stressed the importance of winning the Group A match against Uruguay and insists his side will not settle for a draw that would take both teams through. There are fears the two sides may play out a stalemate at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium - and dump rivals South Africa and France out of View more »
