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Mexico prepare to counter Messi factor
Argentina and Mexico meet at Soccer City stadium, Johannesburg on Sunday looking for a place in the quarterfinals.
Defending champions Italy exit World Cup
A sensational game that saw Italy go down 3-2 to Slovakia threw out the title holders from the World Cup in the first round.
Sarkozy fumes at France's World Cup flop
After an embarrassing exit from the world cup, the French team has to answer to no less than the President himself.
Uruguay sail into second round after 1-0 win
Mexico also qualified for the second round despite the loss.
I've left no better players at home: Lippi
A vastly improved performance is required against Slovakia in Johannesburg on Thursday if the Azzurri are to go through.
Germany pondering shock elimination
Milan Jovanovic scored at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium one minute after Klose's second booking.
New clash in World Cup labour dispute
Police fired rubber bullets and a stun grenade to disperse protesting workers in the latest episode of the dispute.
Germany wary of Serbia despite big opening win
Germany is being extra wary of Serbia despite their fantastic win against Australia.
Germany have history on their side: Ballack
Germany routed Australia 4-0 in their first game while England were not convincing in a 1-1 draw with the US.
Maradona to renew battle with old foe Huh
Korea Republic coach Huh Jung-moo was the man assigned to stop Maradona in the 1986 World Cup.
Uruguay to add power to attack for SA game
Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez selected Edinson Cavani to join Diego Forlan and Luis Suarez for the game in Pretoria.
Ronaldo wants goals to flow like ketchup
Cristiano Ronaldo said he is not concerned about his 16-month scoring drought with Portugal.
Messi says teammates deserve credit for win
Lionel Messi has been one of the highlights of the World Cup so far.
Eto'o has point to prove against Japan
Samuel Eto'o will get his first chance on Monday against a struggling Japan lineup to prove that he can produce his best football for Cameroon.
Torres likely to miss Spain opener: coach
Fernando Torres is unlikely to feature in the Spain's opening World Cup match against Switzerland.
Ghana match is 'historic' for independent Serbia
Serbia will make its World Cup debut on Sunday as an independent nation when it faces a Ghanaian team.
