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The blaring vuvuzela trumpets and the dancing South African football fans will be partying all the way into the Confederations Cup semifinals. more »
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Sunday, June 21, 2009
- South Africa advances despite loss to Spain
The blaring vuvuzela trumpets and the dancing South African football fans will be partying all the way into the Confederations Cup semifinals.more » - NZ break losing Confederations Cup record
The All Whites broke their losing Confederations Cup record with a 0-0 draw with Iraq at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa, this morning.more »
Saturday, June 20, 2009
- United says Tevez is leaving the club
Manchester United says Carlos Tevez will leave the Premier League club after a permanent contract could not be agreed.more » - Waitakere names Emblen coach
Former Waitakere United player Neil Emblen has been appointed head coach for the club, it was announced today.more » - Chelsea to appeal against Drogba, Bosingwa bans
Chelsea has told UEFA it will appeal against the European bans handed out to striker Didier Drogba and defender Jose Bosingwa resulting from their conduct during the Champions League semifinals last month.more »
Friday, June 19, 2009
- Herbert looks to reignite team before facing Iraq
All Whites coach Ricki Herbert is looking to reignite the spark in his players before they face Asian champions Iraq on Sunday morning (NZT) in what has become a dry run for the away leg of the World Cup playoff.more » - Egypt stuns world champions
Egypt stunned Italy 1-0 with a header by Mohamed Homos on Thursday, leaving the world champions with an uphill battle to reach the Confederations Cup semifinals.more » - Brazil rediscovers flair to crush US
Brazil put on a vastly improved performance Thursday to beat the United States 3-0 and move closer to a spot in the Confederations Cup semifinals.more »
Thursday, June 18, 2009
- Charlton hits out at Ronaldo fee
Manchester United director Bobby Charlton has described Real Madrid's transfer payment for Cristiano Ronaldo as "vulgar" but says there is no ill feeling toward the player for leaving.more » - NZ belatedly seek to make a point
Avoiding another pointless exercise at a major soccer tournament is now New Zealand's only tangible goal at the Confederations Cup after hosts South Africa cantered to a 2-0 triumph in Rustenburg today.more » - All Whites downed by hosts
New Zealand have been beaten 0-2 by hosts South Africa in their second match of the Confederations Cup soccer tournament this morning.more » - Spain through to semifinals after beating Iraq
Iraq coach Bora Milutinovic may not have a great team at his disposal, but his tactical skills restricted a team regarded by many as the best in the world to a 1-0 victory in the Confederations Cup Wednesday.more » - Drogba banned for four matches over outburst
Uefa has banned Chelsea striker Didier Drogba for four matches because of his outburst toward the referee after Chelsea's semifinal elimination from the Champions League.more » - Cahill guides Australia past Japan
Tim Cahill scored two second-half goals as Australia beat Japan 2-1 to finish the last round of Asian World Cup qualifying with an unbeaten record.more »
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
- Man Utd kick off defence against newcomers
Manchester United will host promoted Birmingham in its opening match of the 2009-10 Premier League season, while Carlo Ancelotti's first test as Chelsea manager will be Hull, which just survived the drop last season.more » - Fifa rejects Egypt's complaint over ref decision
Fifa rejected on Tuesday an Egyptian complaint related to the decision-making process that gave Brazil a late penalty and a 4-3 win at the Confederations Cup.more » - Mowbray named new Celtic manager
Celtic appointed Tony Mowbray as manager on a rolling, 12-month contract on Tuesday after agreeing his departure from West Bromwich Albion.more » - Martinez plans for Valencia's Wigan exit
Roberto Martinez has taken charge at Wigan and is already preparing for the departure of winger Antonio Valencia.more » - Fulham signs Kelly from Birmingham
Ireland defender Stephen Kelly became Fulham's first offseason signing on Tuesday, joining on a three-year contract from Premier League rival Birmingham.more » - South Africa facing clutch match with All Whites
By now, even a game against New Zealand is looking daunting for Confederations Cup host South Africa.more »
