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- Brazil 3-1 Ivory Coast
Kaka was controversially sent off as a brace from Luis Fabiano and an Elano strike helped Brazil ease to victory in their battle with Ivory Coast at Soccer City.
Didier Drogba grabbed a late goal for the Elephants, but the game was marred by the late dismissal of Kaka for an off the-the-ball foul on Kader Keita.
It View more »- Kaka dismissal spoils successful night for Samba Stars
- Kaka was controversially sent off as a brace from Luis Fabiano and an Elano strike helped Brazil ease to a 3-1 victory in their battle with Ivory Coast at Soccer City. Didier Drogba grabbed a late goal for the Elephants, but the game was marred by the late dismissal of Kaka for an off the-the-ball foul on Kader Keita. View more »
- Yaya ready to prove his Premier League worth against Brazil
Yaya Toure has the biggest platform on the planet tonight to prove his readiness for the Premier League.
His performance for the Ivory Coast against Brazil at Soccer City in Johannesburg is perfectly timed.
Touted as “the new Vieira” by his elder brother Kolo, the Barcelona man is coveted by M View more »- Eriksson 'very confident' on Drogba
Sven-Goran Eriksson is hopeful that Ivory Coast superstar Didier Drogba can be unleashed on Brazil in their World Cup clash on Sunday and does not anticipate his much-discussed protective cast to cause any problems.
Drogba came on as a substitute in the opening Group G match against Portugal after FIFA and a deleg View more »- FIFA Has No Information On 'Missing' North Korean Players
- FIFA has confirmed that it has no further information at this stage about the whereabouts of the four North Korea players who are believed to have gone missing in South Africa. The official teamsheet for the Koreans' opener against Brazil ealier this week listed Myong-won, An Chol-hyok, Kim Kyong-il and Pak Sung-hyok View more »
- Robinho: Kaka the key
Kaka is crucial to Brazil's hopes of a sixth World Cup crown, according to team-mate Robinho.
The Real Madrid star is still trying to recover full fitness following a season disrupted by groin and thigh problems and was replaced by Nilmar in the 78th minute of Brazil's opening 2-1 win over North Korea
But Robin View more »- Will attacking full-backs win the competition?
The last four winners relied on marauding defenders but is a tactical change under way in South Africa?
Brazil won the World Cup in 2002 with Cafu to the fore as one of their two attacking full-backs. The first round of games from South Africa has suggested that coaches are looking for alternatives to this template. View more »- Gilberto backs Kaka to shine
Brazil midfielder Gilberto Silva is confident Kaka can return to the peak of his powers at the World Cup after a debut season at Real Madrid which has been dogged by injury.
After an injury-hit campaign, Brazil coach Dunga has nursed him back to fitness and although he came off with 12 minutes to go in the 2-1 win View more »- Dunga admits Brazilian nerves
Brazil coach Dunga admitted his side had shown "nervousness and anxiety" in their World Cup opener against North Korea at Ellis Park before running out 2-1 winners.
Maicon made the breakthrough for the five-time world champions with a shot from an acute angle and Elano added a superb second when he sidefooted home View more »- Brazil 2 North Korea 1
Read a full match report of the World Cup 2010 Group G game between Brazil and North Korea at Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg on Tuesday June 15 2010.
It’s official. There is definitely something iffy about this Jabulani ball. Even the Brazilians struggle with it although Maicon’s extraordinary goal, f View more »
