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  • Tears From A God As Germans Edge Kloser To Glory
    Share Germany have comprehensively sealed their place in the semi final of the World Cup Following a truly breathtaking 4-0 victory over original favourites Argentina in Capetown this afternoon. The game was a firey encounter right from the whistle. Only 2 minutes into the game and referee Ravshan Irmatov from Uzbekistan had to give his first calming down orders after...
    by at July 3rd, 2010 at 04:07 pm
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    Black Stars Go Out As Fabulous Forlan Sets Up Dark Horse Semi Showdown With Dutch
    Share The World Cup 2010 saw it’s first epic match as Uruguay stopped Ghana becoming Africa’s first ever semi finalists in the most dramatic fashion as the South American Dark horses just edged into a semi showdown with the fellow dark horses Holland who shocked Brazil earlier in the day. The quarter final that nobody would have predicted prior to the start...
    by at July 2nd, 2010 at 10:07 pm
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    Sweet FA For England As Capello Keeps His Job
    Share Fabio Capello is to stay on as England manager despite England’s woeful World Cup campaign, the FA  has confirmed. Capello found himself under pressure after England’s run in the tournament ended with a 4-1 defeat to old foes Germany.This week the Italian was told the FA would decide on his future in two weeks. “We remain convinced that Fabio...
    by at July 2nd, 2010 at 06:07 pm
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    RONALDO’S TOYS OFFICIALLY OUT OF PRAM AS VILLA FIRES SPAIN INTO QUARTERS‏
    Share Second Round SPAIN – 1 (Villa-62) PORTUGAL – 0 A David Villa strike on 62 minutes sent Spain through to the Quarter-Finals after an exciting hour of action at the Green Point Stadium. However, despite some early promise, Portugal will have serious concerns about the desire of a team who appeared to be completely apathetic about the loss under the leadership...
    by at June 29th, 2010 at 09:06 pm
  • Para Shoot Out As Japan Fall To Earth
    Share Paraguay secured their place in the final quarter final spot this afternoon after a very dramatic game which had to be settled on a penalty shootout. Japan started the game with real intent and they proved straight away they were hungry for the last quarter final spot.  It was only 20 seconds into the game and the Japanese had their first shot on goal Yoshito Okubo...
    by at June 29th, 2010 at 05:06 pm
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    Keano Blasts English Players For World Cup Exit
    Share Roy Keane has come out in support of under pressure England manager Fabio Capello. The English FA said yesterday they would decide in two weeks whether they wanted to keep Capello on as manager. Keane said its a disgrace that 6 weeks ago Capello was the man who was going to go all the way with England and now people don’t want him there any more. Keane went on...
    by at June 29th, 2010 at 01:06 pm
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    Samba Beats Salsa As Brazil Dance Past Not So Hot Chile
    Share Brazil saw off the challenge a rather shocking Chile  side to secure a very tastey quarter-final tie against theDutch at Port Elizabeth on 2 July. The Selecao defeated Chile 4-2 and 3-0 in World Cup qualifying – and Dunga’s team eased to a comfortable victory  today as their opponents became the first South American team to be eliminated from the competition. Chile,...
    by at June 28th, 2010 at 09:06 pm
  • Rob Does The Job For Muted Holland
    Share ARJEN ROBBEN marked his first start at this summer’s World Cup with a sizzling goal as Holland progressed to the quarter-finals. The Bayern Munich superstar’s first-half strike and a late goal from Wesley Sneijder dumped plucky Slovakia out of the tournament. Robben, 26, had been sidelined with a hamstring injury which forced him to miss his side’s...
    by at June 28th, 2010 at 05:06 pm
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    World Football’s Laughing Stock As FIFA Stand Over Decision To Keep Refereeing “Human”
    Share The world’s leading players and managers are almost all in favour. But the games ruling body offers it the cold shoulder. A Fifa spokesperson deemed today a news conference is not the place to debate the introduction of goal line technology. Frank Lampard’s wrongly disallowed goal has once again thrown the spotlight on the issue. Former Premier League referee...
    by at June 28th, 2010 at 03:06 pm
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    Carlos Cracker Keeps Argies On Course For World Cup Hat Trick
    Share CARLOS TEVEZ lit up the World Cup with a rasping rocket as Argentina eased into the quarter-finals. Diego Maradona’s men got a helping hand to send them on their way, with Tevez netting the opener from an offside position. They were also given their second on a plate as Mexico defender Ricardo Osorio slipped up to play in Gonzalo Higuain. But Tevez’s...
    by at June 27th, 2010 at 09:06 pm