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- New Zealand v Slovakia - Weiss senior backs son to shine
- Slovakia coach Vladimir Weiss has admitted the World Cup pressure is on his starlet son as his team prepares to meet New Zealand in their opening World Cup encounter in the Royal Bafokeng stadium. Weiss junior, 20, who was on loan at Bolton from Manchester City for the latter part of last season, will almost certainly View more »
- Skrtel boost for Slovakia
Martin Skrtel is expected to be fit for Slovakia's opening World Cup match against New Zealand.
Skrtel was substituted early in the 3-0 friendly win over Costa Rica on Saturday, prompting fears he would miss the tournament with an ankle problem. However, scans showed the injury was not as serious as first thought, View more »- Herbert warning for opponents
Ricki Herbert claims World Cup group opponents Slovakia, Italy and Paraguay should underestimate New Zealand at their peril in South Africa.
The All Whites departed for the republic on Saturday ready for their first taste of the World Cup finals since 1982 and despite a last-gasp defeat to Australia in Melbourne, View more »- Jendrisek stresses importance of 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.
The two sides meet in Rustenburg on June 15 before both face reigning champions Italy and South American qualifiers Paraguay as they attempt to fight their way into the second View more »- Rossi dropped from Italy squad
Italy have dropped Villarreal striker Giuseppe Rossi from their 23-man World Cup squad.
Rossi, who played in last summer's Confederations Cup, has been cut by coach Marcello Lippi along with goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu, defender Mattia Cassani, midfielder Andrea Cossu and striker Marco Borriello.
Italy are in G View more »- Australia vs Denmark
Both these teams in the Australia vs Denmark preview have showed to be very solid, if unspectacular. Everyone is familiar with Australia now and recognise them to be a top team. Despite what some critics have observed of a fading “Golden Generation” and their struggles against New Zealand last week – View more »- Smeltz staying grounded
Goalscorer Shane Smeltz insists New Zealand must not get carried away despite Saturday's famous victory over fellow World Cup qualifiers Serbia.
Smeltz scored the only goal midway through the first half as the All Whites upset a side 63 places above them in FIFA's world rankings.
And he said: "It's great to get View more »- Vidic calms Serbia rioters
Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic was forced to appeal to Serbia fans for calm as they rioted during his side's embarrassing 1-0 friendly defeat by New Zealand in Klagenfurt.
During the second half of the World Cup warm-up game in Austria, fans began throwing flares and missiles onto the turf while a number View more »- Word Cup Daily - 20 May
Fabregas and Torres heading to World Cup
Convalescing duo Fernando Torres and Cesc Fabregas have both been included in Spain's final 23-man squad for the World Cup, along with uncapped trio Victor Valdes, Pedro Rodriguez and Javi Martinez.
Liverpool striker Torres (knee) and Arsenal midfielder Fabregas (lower l View more »- Chelsea top league for English clubs' players in South Africa
Chelsea have no less than 16 representatives at World Cup 2010, but which other Premier League, Football League and Scottish Premier League players will be on show in South Africa?
Stars: (L-R) Nani, Fernando Torres and Flourent Malouda will be flying the flag for the Premier League at the World CupChelsea have not View more »
