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Stars looking to score

Football — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:44:21 +0000

FIFA.com takes a look at why the likes of Lionel Messi, Fernando Torres and Kaka have failed to open their goalscoring accounts at South Africa 2010.

Inkoom: We can win it

Football — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 09:44:20 +0000

Samuel Inkoom believes Ghana can become the first African team to win the FIFA World Cup after beating the USA 2-1 to book themselves a quarter-finals date with Uruguay.

Coach has Ghana on the brink of history

Football — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 09:44:20 +0000

Ghana is poised to become the first African team to reach the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, thanks in part to a Serbian coach whose discipline has the Black Stars shining bright.

Inkoom: We can World Cup

Football — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 07:44:03 +0000

Samuel Inkoom believes Ghana can become the first African team to win the FIFA World Cup after beating the USA 2-1 to book themselves a quarter-finals date with Uruguay.

A ‘bridge too far’ for USA

Football — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 23:33:04 +0000

After a run of dramatic comebacks in South Africa, USA ran out of rescue acts as they suffered extra-time elimination at the hands of Ghana on Saturday night.

Rajevac: Ghana can go further

Football — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 23:00:20 +0000

Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac credit his team’s experience gained during the CAF Africa Nations Cup for their success after their 2-1 win over the United States.

Ghana strike, Celeste roll back years

Football — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 23:00:05 +0000

As the Round of 16 began with dramatic wins for Uruguay and Ghana, FIFA.com’s daily stats review focuses on landmarks and historical notes for both the winners and losers.

Heroes rise for Ghana and Uruguay

Football — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 23:00:04 +0000

On a day of narrow margins, the first pair of Round of 16 ties finished with Uruguay and Ghana celebrating progress through goals from Luis Suarez and Asamoah Gyan.

Gyan fires Ghana into the last eight

Football — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 21:23:39 +0000

Asamoah Gyan scored three minutes into extra time to secure a historic place in the FIFA World Cup™ quarter-finals for Ghana after a dramatic 2-1 victory over USA in Rustenburg.

USA flush with attacking options

Football — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:48:27 +0000

USA striker Jozy Altidore spoke to FIFA.com about the attacking options open to coach Bob Bradley as the Americans await their Round of 16 clash with Ghana.

England, USA made to sweat

Football — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:58:28 +0000

“EASY” declared one English tabloid when the Group C draw was made but it proved anything but for either England or USA, the latter advancing in dramatic last-gasp fashion.

Gyan happy to represent Africa

Football — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:11:17 +0000

Ghana might be known as the ‘Black Stars’ but on Wednesday they shone brightly as Africa’s sole representative in last 16 of the FIFA World Cup.

Rajevac wants Africa’s support

Football — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:56:37 +0000

Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac hopes to have the suppoert of all Africans when his team face the United States in the Round of 16.

Last-gasp Donovan fires USA into last 16

Football — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:22:25 +0000

A last-gasp winner from Landon Donovan in Pretoria sent USA into the FIFA World Cup™ knockout rounds as Group C winners, as Algeria bowed out of the tournament.

Bocanegra out to win new fans

Football — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 06:22:15 +0000

United States captain Carlos Bocanegra is viewing today’s crunch showdown against Algeria as not only a chance to win over some new fans.

Rangers reunion for Bougherra and Edu

Football — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:55:15 +0000

Algeria’s Madjid Bougherra will face his Glasgow Rangers team-mate Maurice Edu when Les Fennecs take on United States in the third and final match of Group C on Wednesday.

Group C: State of play

Football — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:11:06 +0000

Slovenia lead Group C by two points going into the last round of matches but all four teams retain hope of advancing. FIFA.com looks at the possible permutations.

Bradley completes US fightback

Football — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:33:36 +0000

Coach’s son Michael Bradley scored the 82nd-minute equaliser as USA retrieved a 2-0 half-time deficit to earn a deserved draw with Group C rivals Slovenia.

England eye improvement, Germany more goals

Football — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:55:05 +0000

Three more pivotal matches mark Day 8 with Serbia and England having little room for error, while Germany look to maintain their remarkable start.

Donovan: We’re in a very good place

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:26:46 +0000

USA talisman Landon Donovan speaks exclusively on the eve of the clash with Slovenia, which the LA Galaxy man calls “as big a game as we’ll ever play.”

Slovenia-USA preview

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:26:31 +0000

Slovenia go into their match against USA as Group C leaders, knowing that a win will take them through to the last 16 with a game to spare. The Americans, however, are in confident mood.

Slovenia-USA: Preview

Football — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:35:18 +0000

Slovenia go into their match against USA as Group C leaders, knowing that a win will take them through to the last 16 with a game to spare. The Americans, however, are in confident mood.

USA players dismiss Slovenian’s victory vow

Football — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:40:16 +0000

United States players dismissed a prediction of victory by Slovenian midfielder Andrej Komac ahead of their FIFA World Cup™ match on Friday, a game the Americans cannot afford to lose.

Howard to play through pain barrier

Football — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:34:42 +0000

USA goalkeeper Tim Howard is not sure if his ribs are broken – and he is not planning on finding out as long as the Americans are in contention at the FIFA World Cup.

Dempsey: England were under pressure

Football — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:57:41 +0000

There was an edginess to England’s play in their opening FIFA World Cup™ game according to USA striker Clint Dempsey, but he believes they are a team with quality.

USA: Defeat is not an option

Football — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:22:04 +0000

Several United States players indicated that they understand that their FIFA World Cup fate hangs in the balance against Slovenia.

Bocanegra praises Rooney restriction

Football — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:24:58 +0000

United States captain Carlos Bocanegra praised his team-mates for restricting Wayne Rooney during their 1-1 FIFA World Cup draw with England.

Green stuck in transatlantic focus

Football — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:24:57 +0000

FIFA.com mulls over the media reaction in England and the United States to last night’s 1-1 draw in Rustenburg, with Robert Green the reluctant headliner.

Capello defends delaying decision

Football — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:24:56 +0000

Fabio Capello defended his decision not to name his goalkeeper until a couple of hours before kick-off after seeing Robert Green make a howler.

Howard: I felt for Green

Football — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:24:41 +0000

USA goalkeeper Tim Howard told FIFA.com that England No1 Robert Green would bounce back from the error that gifted the Americans their equaliser in Rustenburg.

Altidore and Ki catch the eye

Football — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:24:39 +0000

FIFA.com reflects on the performances of Ki Sung-Yueng, Lukman Haruna and Jozy Altidore, who are all in the running for the Hyundai Best Young Player Award.

Green will bounce back, says Gerrard

Football — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:24:09 +0000

England captain Steven Gerrard said goalkeeper Robert Green would recover from his howler which handed the USA the equaliser in their opening FIFA World Cup match.

USA get rub of the Green

Football — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:23:40 +0000

A terrible mistake from England’s Robert Green gave USA a share of the spoils in Group C’s opening match played in front of a passionate crowd in Rustenburg.

Capello: I live to win

Football — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:23:39 +0000

Fabio Capello prepares to face the biggest challenge of his career this evening when his side face the USA, but he claims: “I exist to win.”

Bradley looks to uncork US vintage

Football — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:23:38 +0000

USA coach Bob Bradley recalled a chance encounter with Fabio Capello and a discussion about grapes as he looked ahead to facing England in Rustenburg.

England, USA or draw?

Football — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:23:36 +0000

FIFA.com wants to know how you foresee the Group C opener in Rustenburg finishing; in an England victory, a USA success or a stalemate.

Stop Rooney, US coach tells team

Football — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:23:35 +0000

USA coach Bob Bradley says his team must be prepared to deal with England striker Wayne Rooney, but they will not put a special target on him.

England-USA preview

Football — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:23:34 +0000

The opening game in Group C brings together two countries, England and USA, with a history of close relations and comradeship off the field but very little in the way of history on it.

Howard: This is the real deal

Football — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:23:34 +0000

The Americans open against England on Saturday in a game with heavy historical overtones. FIFA.com caught up with a few US stars for a chat.

D-day looms for Capello

Football — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:23:32 +0000

Fabio Capello knows England have come a long way since his first game in charge in February 2008, but do they have what it takes to go all the way?

Cole looks to England experience

Football — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:23:31 +0000

England midfielder Joe Cole is hoping the old adage about there being no substitute for experience will ring true for Fabio Capello’s squad in South Africa.

Terry an imposing barrier for USA

Football — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:23:30 +0000

USA players acknowledge that at both ends of the field England possess talented players who can cause problems to them on Saturday.

The ghosts of Belo Horizonte

Football — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:23:29 +0000

Walter Bahr, a hero of USA’s historic win over England at Brazil 1950, shares his memories on the eve of the much-anticipated rematch in Rustenburg.

Donovan hails Beckham’s impact

Football — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:23:14 +0000

Landon Donovan has hailed the impact of David Beckham in helping soccer to flourish in the USA ahead of Saturday’s 2010 FIFA World Cup clash with England.

Bradley: We’ll be physical

Football — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:23:13 +0000

Midfielder Michael Bradley has warned England to expect a physical approach from the USA during Saturday’s 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa clash.

Familiar faces await US custodians

Football — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:23:13 +0000

With USA’s three goalkeepers based in the Premier League, there will be no surprises when No1 Tim Howard faces the England attack in Rustenburg on Saturday.

Rooney the key, says Lineker

Football — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:23:12 +0000

Former adidas Golden Shoe winner Gary Lineker tells FIFA.com why Wayne Rooney is crucial to England’s prospects of success at South Africa 2010.

Altidore, Onyewu fit to face England

Football — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:23:11 +0000

Jozy Altidore and Oguchi Onyewu have been declared fit to face England in the teams’ FIFA World Cup opener in Rustenburg.

Early success key, says Yebda

Football — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:23:10 +0000

Hassan Yebda believes Algeria must win their opening 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa game against Slovenia if they want to maintain hope of an upset in Group C.

Donovan dreams of England upset

Football — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:22:55 +0000

Landon Donovan believes his experiences during a loan spell with Everton can help him and USA plot England’s downfall in Saturday’s clash.