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Diego Maradona, the greatest footballer of his era,he hoped his World Cup ace would become the best ever.

Lippi started Vincenzo Iaquinta, Alberto Gilardino and Simone Pepe in attack during a training match on Friday.

Korea Republic and Greece will hold their first and only training session at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday.

The loss of Michael Ballack could actually work in Germany's favour.

The Azzurri begin their title defence against Paraguay on Monday.

Mardona's impulsive decisions makes Argentina one of the most unpredictable sides in the World Cup.

Kaka has become almost a forgotten man with the spotlight in the run-up to the WC centred around other players.

The Manchester United player is unfit to play despite receiving treatment for several days.

As the football world cup nears, the game perhaps has some of its craziest followers in God's own country.

Yoann Gourcuff says Nicolas Anelka is too isolated in France's attack and needs greater support.

Edinaldo Batista Libanio, known as Grafite, was a late addition to Brazil's World Cup squad.

Miroslav Klose remains upbeat to make it to Germany's starting 11 at the football World Cup.

Katlego Mphela is ready to pick up the mantle as the leader of South Africa's attack for the World Cup.

United States captain Carlos Bocanegra put himself close to full fitness on Tuesday after hernia problems.

Serbia is the world's 15th top side according to the FIFA rankings while New Zealand is ranked at 78.

Brazil still has two weeks left before they play their first World Cup game.