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World Cup: Uruguay beat Mexico as French finish last in Group A

Rami Soufi — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 07:00:46 +0000

Uruguay ended on top of Group A after beating Mexico 1-0 courtesy of a goal scored by Luiz Suarez just before half-time while hosts South Africa ended the tournament with a morale boosting win against the read more...

World Cup: Spain loses to Switzerland as hosts South Africa are beaten

Rami Soufi — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:00:21 +0000

Spain suffered a surprise 1-0 defeat to Switzerland despite being considered one of the primary candidates to go far in South Africa 2010 and even lift the World Cup for the first time in history.

The Spaniards must be extremely disappointed after dominating the match with 74% ball possession and having a total of 25 read more...

World Cup: France fail to impress in 0-0 draw with Uruguay

Rami Soufi — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 10:35:34 +0000

France were unable to defeat a Uruguay side which set out to earn a point from the match. Coach Raymond Domenech has been under scrutiny and the latest disappointment is sure to pile more pressure on the tactician who will be replaced once the World Cup is over.

The 0-0 draw was a full affair with both read more...

World Cup: Follow South Africa vs Mexico Live Score updates

Rami Soufi — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:10:48 +0000

South Africa will kick-off the World Cup with a match against Mexico with the two sides fighting for a chance to advance to the next round in a tight group featuring France and Uruguay.

Both teams will be seeking to achieve a win in order to relieve read more...

Serie A: Juventus to offer contract to France defender William Gallas?

Rami Soufi — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 07:42:50 +0000

Juventus are reportedly keen on signing France centre-back William Gallas on a free transfer in a move which might not delight the Bianconeri supporters since Gallas is already over 30 and might revive memories of the failed experiment with Azzurri captain Fabio Cannavaro.

Gallas will likely be offered read more...

Totti Willing To Play In South Africa

Adithya Ananth — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:55:27 +0000

Roma captain Francesco Totti has given the strongest indication yet about his desire to wear his national colours again, in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

The striker helped la Nazionale triumph in Germany 2006 but has not featured for Italy since then.

Totti told la read more...

Toni Joins Roma On loan

Adithya Ananth — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 13:21:14 +0000

Luca Toni will spend the next six months on loan with Roma after the club came to an agreement with German side Bayern Munich.

The Bundesliga club’s official website confirmed Toni will play with the Giallorossi till the end of the season, as he looks to enhance his chances of making Marcello Lippi’s Italy read more...

Nesta Fine Following Injury Scare

Adithya Ananth — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:19:10 +0000

Milan defender Alessandro Nesta took a knock during the mid-week clash againt Napoli, and the former Azzurri centre-back was replaced after only eight minutes for Georgian Kakha Kaladze.

Initially it was feared that the injury-prone former Lazio player would be out for an extended period of time, but read more...