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- Fabregas likely to be fit for semi-final
Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas will probably be available for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Germany after a blow to the leg proved less serious than feared, coach Vicente del Bosque said on Tuesday.
Fighting fit: Cesc Fabregas looks to have won his race to be fit for the semi-final against Germany in Dur View more »- Low plays down captaincy controversy
Germany's focus on their World Cup semi-final match against Spain on Wednesday has not been blurred by a captaincy controversy, coach Joachim Löw said on Tuesday.
Captain marvel: Philipp Lahm enjoys his captaincy role
Skipper Philipp Lahm, who took over the role from Michael Ballack after the 33 year-old was ru View more »- Schweinsteiger: Spain are favourites
- Bastian Schweinsteiger insists Spain are the favourites for the World Cup semi-final encounter in Durban, despite Germany being the most impressive team in South Africa so far. The two European heavyweights have had contrasting runs to the last four. Apart from a group stage blip against Serbia, Joachim Low's team ha View more »
- Fabregas available for Spain
Cesc Fabregas has been declared fit for Spain's World Cup semi-final against Germany on Wednesday after he trained with his team-mates on Tuesday night.
The Arsenal midfielder had a scan on his right leg after taking a knock in training but there was no serious damage and now coach Vicente del Bosque has confirmed View more »- Fabregas could face Germany
Cesc Fabregas could be fit to play in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final match against Germany.
Arsenal's Spanish midfielder had a scan after picking up a knock in training on Monday but has not been ruled out of the game.
Germany will be without Thomas Muller who is suspended after picking up two yellow cards wh View more »- Schweinsteiger: Spain favourites
Bastian Schweinsteiger insists Spain are the favourites for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final encounter in Durban, despite Germany being the most impressive team in South Africa so far.
Apart from a group stage blip against Serbia, Joachim Low's team have steamrollered almost every team that has crossed their path, View more »- Torres sweating on semi place
Fernando Torres believes that this Spain team will be talked about for years to come if they beat Germany on Wednesday - the only doubt is whether the Liverpool striker will start the match.
Torres has been in the starting XI for all of Spain's games bar the 1-0 defeat to Switzerland. Since then the 26-year-old, w View more »- Ferguson: Pressure got to Rooney
Sir Alex Ferguson claims the weight of expectation on Wayne Rooney was to blame for the striker's poor form at the World Cup.
Rooney failed to score in four matches and looked a shadow of the player who shone for Manchester United last season as England slipped out in the second round with a dismal 4-1 defeat to G View more »- Low aims to win midfield battle
Germany coach Joachim Low believes that neutralising Andres Iniesta and Xavi will be the key to his side's hopes of upsetting Spain in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final in Durban.
The Barcelona pair played major roles when Vicente del Bosque's team were crowned European champions two years ago and have again figure View more »- Casillas: Semi-final is Spain's biggest ever match
Spain's World Cup semi-final against Germany is the most important match in the nation's history, more important even than their Euro 2008 victory, according to Iker Casillas.
Over hype: Spain captain Iker Casillas is hoping for a repeat result when they meet Germany whom they defeated 1-0 in the Euro 2008 final
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