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Dunga: Chile won't stifle us

28.06.10
Brazil coach urged his team to go on the attack to extend their impressive record over Chile in tonight's World Cup last-16 clash in Johannesburg... more

Historic win for Slovakia

25.06.10
Coach Vladimir Weiss described his team's 3-2 victory over Italy as the second-best day of his life following the birth of his son, Vladimir junior... more

Fabio Cannavaro: Best is yet to come from Italy

24.06.10
Captain is confident Italy will get the victory they need to ensure a place in the last 16 over Slovakia at Ellis Park this afternoon... more

Alberto Gilardino: Italy must improve

22.06.10
Italy striker has told his teammates to step up their game against Slovakia or they will 'deserve to go home' from the World Cup... more

Marco Bielsa: Chile will not go out

22.06.10
Coach does not even want to contemplate the prospect of bowing out of the World Cup finals at the first hurdle with six points... more

David Villa in danger of missing crunch clash against Chile

22.06.10
Spain star faces anxious wait as FIFA consider whether to take action against him for striking Honduras defender Emilio Izaguirre... more

Jose Reina: Spain cannot live of the past

21.06.10
A defeat to Switzerland in their opening Group H match means Spain need a convincing performance... more

David Villa won't push panic button

21.06.10
Striker is adamant Spain will play with no fear against Honduras despite being under pressure following their shock defeat by Switzerland... more

Maynor Figueroa: Honduras can beat Spain

18.06.10
Defender is convinced Honduras can inflict more World Cup misery on Spain... more

Carlos Bocanegra: USA will not underestimate Slovenia

18.06.10
United States captain is adamant his team will not be underestimating Slovenia... more

Police on standby over staff strike threat at Brazil v North Korea match

15.06.10
Police are standing by to provide security at tonight's match at Ellis Park... more

Dunga: Brazil must focus against North Korea

15.06.10
Brazil coach is warning his players against complacency when they take on rank outsiders North Korea... more

Reputation counts for nothing in Brazil v North Korea

15.06.10
If there is one nation at the World Cup you can be sure won't be afraid of a country with a big reputation it is the Democratic People's Republic of Korea... more

Peter Odemwingie keen for first team start for Nigeria

14.06.10
Nigeria forward was frustrated to be left out of the starting line-up against Argentina... more

Nwankwo Kanu confident ahead of Argentina clash

10.06.10
Nigeria forward is confident his team are capable of causing an upset when they face Argentina at Ellis Park... more

Nicolas Burdisso: Winning is everything

10.06.10
Argentina defender has told his team-mates winning is all that matters... more

A guide to the World Cup stadiums

08.06.10
During the last year or so there has been a major concern over the World Cup stadia and their readiness. We take a look at the finished product and see how they might perform... more

Martin Demichelis hits out at Argentina critics

07.06.10
Argentina defender has hit out at the critics who wrote off his team's chances of winning the World Cup... more

World Cup chief confident that stadiums will be ready in good time

12.01.10
South Africa 2010 World Cup chief Danny Jordaan is confident all 10 stadiums to be used in the tournament will have hosted test events by March... more

South Africa must stay true to Mandela's vision

08.01.10
The other day I saw the film Invictus in a cinema in Cape Town. It is the story of Nelson Mandela and the Rugby World Cup, which South Africa won in 1995 in the final against New Zealand... more

I felt so proud to be a Lion but I wish I’d taken those chances

07.07.09
Though our columnist experienced some mixed fortunes in South Africa, he’s still upbeat as he selects his tour highlights ... more

How the Lions rated on tour

06.07.09
We asses how the individual Lions faired during the brusijng tour of South Africa... more

Shane Williams hails Lions experience

06.07.09
Rugby union: Shane Williams will fly home tonight after playing his part in "a fantastic tour" of South Africa... more

I won't let the nerves beat me again in Beast battle, says Phil Vickery

03.07.09
Rugby union: Lions prop insists that he can finish on a high against the Springboks despite being put firmly his place... more

Ugo Monye ready to make the most of his shot at Lions redemption

03.07.09
Rugby union: Harlequins wing is desperate to atone for his First Test errors as Lions face a fight to restore wounded pride... more

Riki Flutey's finally ready to roar into Test action

01.07.09
Rugby union: Riki Flutey's extraordinary dedication to the Lions cause is set to be rewarded with his first Test cap in the final game of the series... more

Lions must get more help from clubs in the future, says McGeechan

29.06.09
Ian McGeechan makes a passionate plea for the touring team to be given a "fair crack" after seeing his Lions side lose out to South Africa in heartbreaking fashion... more

It’s time for our Lions to restore some pride

03.06.09
Rugby union: After failing to set the world on fire in their first game, the tourists have a point to prove against their namesakes... more

Opening high literally took my breath away

01.06.09
Rugby union: Now I really know what playing at altitude is all about. Having previously visited South Africa with the Lions and England, I had experienced matches this high above sea level without feeling this affected but our win over the Royal XV in Phokeng was something very different... more

Dragon's den holds no fears for Flutey

11.02.09
Rugby union: Having dodged bottles and food in Super 14 stadia, the England centre says Millennium Stadium’s famous roar won’t cower him... more


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