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Capello curtails World Cup flops
Fabio Capello has made radical changes to his England squad after their terrible performance at the World Cup, axing 13 of the players he took to South Africa ahead of the Three Lions (2/7 to win Euro 2012 Qualifying Group F) friendly against Hungary on Wednesday.
The Italian has decided to leave a number of players [...]
Walcott reveals World Cup woe
Arsenal (7/1 to win the Premier League) winger Theo Walcott has revealed that he cried after Fabio Capello gave him the shock news that he would not go to the World Cup in South Africa.
The former Southampton youngster looked like he was set to make the 23-man squad that went to the biggest tournament in [...]
Kuyt’s World Cup dream
Dirk Kuyt is confident Holland are finally about to reach the end of their long journey to World Cup glory (5/4 to win the tournament outright).
Beaten finalists in 1974 and 1978, the Dutch get their third shot at football’s greatest prize at Soccer City on Sunday when they will tackle either Germany or Spain following [...]
World Cup could start new sporting era
South Africa’s success in staging the World Cup could be just the start of a new sporting era in the country, said President Jacob Zuma.
Zuma said the tournament had sparked economic development and proved the developing continent was capable of managing a world event.
“I think we have proved that not only South Africa, but Africa [...]
Germany 6/1 to win World Cup
Germany have been shortened to 6/1 to win the World Cup after beating England 4-1 in Bloemfontein.
Goals from Miroslav Klose and Lukas Podolski put the Germans 2-0 up inside the first 32 minutes before England struck back through a Matthew Upson header which converted a Steven Gerrard delivery.
England could, and should, have been level a [...]
England 9/1 to lift World Cup
England are now 9/1 to lift the World Cup after they secured progression to the last-16 of the tournament by beating Slovenia 1-0.
However, they did do it the hard way, missing a raft of chances before a last-ditch challenge from Matthew Upson preserved their slender lead.
England took the lead through Jermain Defoe in the 22nd [...]
Cole reveals World Cup focus
England midfielder Joe Cole says he will put to one side issues surrounding his club future and concentrate fully on World Cup duty over the next month (England 3/1 – to be top European team).
Chelsea announced on Wednesday that Cole would be leaving Stamford Bridge during the summer, but the player says his future in [...]
Messi dreaming of World Cup win
Lionel Messi has admitted he still has one dream left to fulfil as he aims to help Argentina (13/8 top South American team) win their first world title since 1986.
The 22-year-old world player of the year will be one of the stars on show at this year’s tournament in South Africa having enjoyed a remarkable [...]
Eto’o threatens to withdraw from World Cup
Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto’o has threatened to withdraw from Cameroon’s World Cup squad (Cameroon 9/2 to be top African team at the World Cup).
Eto’o was responding to criticism of his performances for his national team, from the former Cameroon striker Roger Milla.
The former Barcelona striker revealed that he is considering whether he should participate [...]
Womens World Cup nears climax