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Italy reeling from Buffon blow

An injury to Gianluigi Buffon that will sideline the goalkeeper for Sunday’s Group F match against New Zealand is a major blow for Italy, defender Giorgio Chiellini has admitted (2/11 Italy 11/2 draw 14/1 New Zealand – match betting). Buffon, the Juventus stopper, suffered a herniated disc and is out indefinitely after being substituted during his [...]
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Slovakia dealt Karhan blow

Slovakia (150/1 to win the tournament) midfielder Miroslav Karhan has been ruled out of the World Cup because of a recurring Achilles tendon injury. “There’s a little tear which means I can’t take part in the tournament,” the 33-year-old said. “I have a three week break ahead of me and the World Cup begins in two weeks. [...]
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Parreira hit by midfield blow

South Africa (21/10 to qualify from Group A) midfielder Andile Jali’s place in the World Cup is under threat after he was sent to the USA for tests on his heart. Jali, who is only 20 and made his international debut earlier this year, had a mild cardiovascular condition detected in routine tests of players in [...]
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Aussies reeling from Kewell blow

Australian football fans have been dealt a significant blow with the news that Harry Kewell is a major doubt ahead of the World Cup in South Africa this summer (125/1 Australia – World Cup 2010 outright). The Galatasaray forward is reported to have re-injured his groin just days before coach Pim Veerbeek is expected to name [...]
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