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Australia dismiss rift talk
Jun 18, 2010 13:13 EDT
RUSTENBURG (Reuters) - Vince Grella, at the center of a reported bust-up in Australia's World Cup squad, was injured in training and will miss Saturday's match against Ghana, coach Pim Verbeek said on Friday.
We respect Socceroos, Serbia's Vidic insists
Jun 18, 2010 12:55 EDT
Manchester United centre-back Nemanja Vidic was insistent that Serbia would be according minnows Australia the utmost respect in their remaining World Cup Group D match.
Ghana rely on power of prayer and family values
Jun 18, 2010 12:43 EDT
Kevin-Prince Boateng believes the key to Ghana's World Cup success is that the squad is like a big, happy family united by the power of prayer.
Serbia stun Germany, hopeful England face Algeria
Jun 18, 2010 10:07 EDT
Germany had Miroslav Klose sent off and Lukas Podolski fluffed a penalty as they suffered a shock 1-0 defeat by Serbia on Friday in a World Cup Group D clash.
Ghana set sights on celebrating progress
Jun 17, 2010 22:14 EDT
RUSTENBURG, South Africa (Reuters) - Ghana hope to have more than birthdays to celebrate on Saturday when they seek to clinch their passage to the World Cup second round with a decisive Group D triumph over Australia.
'Shockeroos' shirt sales fall flat in Sydney
Jun 17, 2010 11:55 EDT
Australia's heavy World Cup defeat to Germany has taken a palpable toll on sales of Socceroos memorabilia, with Sydney stores packed with unsold shirts and shopkeepers worried about shifting them.
Changes likely for Aussies: Chipperfield
Jun 17, 2010 06:13 EDT
Experienced defender Scott Chipperfield expects Australia to make changes, even at his own expense, for their make-or-break World Cup game against Ghana on Saturday.
Changes likely for Aussies, says Chipperfield
Jun 17, 2010 04:03 EDT
Experienced defender Scott Chipperfield expects Australia to make changes, even at his own expense, for their make-or-break World Cup game against Ghana on Saturday.
Serbia will be no pushovers against Germany
Jun 16, 2010 21:59 EDT
PORT ELIZABETH (Reuters) - Serbia know there is little room for error after losing their first World Cup match and have warned Germany they will be no pushovers when they meet in their next Group D game (1130 GMT) on Friday.
No rift within Australian team, says Kewell
Jun 16, 2010 13:46 EDT
Harry Kewell said on Wednesday there was no rift within the Australian camp trying to keep their World Cup hopes alive after a shattering opening loss to Germany.
Asian teams do continent proud at World Cup
Jun 16, 2010 05:25 EDT
Asian teams have done the continent proud in their opening games of the World Cup with the exception of disappointing Australia, who were tipped by many to be the region's best chance of success.
Go Australasia! Aussies claim Kiwis' Cup success
Jun 16, 2010 02:56 EDT
First there was pavlova, then Phar Lap. Then Crowded House and even Russell Crowe joined the list of New Zealand creations claimed by Australia.
Australia FM sees red over Cahill sending-off
Jun 16, 2010 02:10 EDT
Australia's foreign minister Wednesday hit out at the red card handed to star player Tim Cahill which deepened the Socceroos' World Cup woes during their 4-0 drubbing by Germany.
Ballack's absence not felt in World Cup opener
Jun 15, 2010 03:47 EDT
Michael Ballack's absence from World Cup creates new possibilities for Germany in South Africa. The loss of captain Michael Ballack is giving Germany the chance to try some new things.
Aussie papers attack 'Pimbecile' coach
Jun 15, 2010 01:28 EDT
Football may be a team game but according to the Australian media there is only one person to blame for Sunday's humiliating 4-0 World Cup loss to Germany -- Dutch coach Pim Verbeek.
England cry foul over German World Cup balls
Jun 14, 2010 18:11 EDT
England's Jamie Carragher believes Germany gained a huge World Cup advantage by ensuring their players had four months to get used to the ball they banged into the net four times against Australia.
Aussie coach Verbeek defends tactics in German rout
Jun 14, 2010 14:40 EDT
Under-fire coach Pim Verbeek on Monday defended his selection and tactics in the wake of Australia's humiliating 4-0 opening loss to Germany at the World Cup.
Germany's star striker commits to Bayern
Jun 14, 2010 11:08 EDT
Germany striker Miroslav Klose on Monday celebrated his goal-scoring performance in the 4-0 World Cup demolition of Australia by expressing his desire to stay with Bayern Munich.
Germany hails 'dream start' after Socceroos rout
Jun 14, 2010 05:34 EDT
"We're going to blow you all away" screamed Bild newspaper on Monday after Germany's 4-0 humiliation of Australia in their first World Cup match in Durban.
Aussie media, ex-players savage Socceroos
Jun 14, 2010 02:33 EDT
Australian pundits and former Socceroos lined up Monday to sink the boot into the national team following their 4-0 humiliation by Germany in Durban.
