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Appiah 'scared' of Serbian threat
Ghana captain Stephen Appiah tells the BBC's African Sports programme Fast Track that he is fearful of the threat posed by his team's opening opponents, Serbia
Barcelona continue Fabregas chase
Barcelona are hopeful of negotiating the signing of Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas while he is at the World Cup.
Gattuso to retire after World Cup
Italy midfielder Gennaro Gattuso announces his intention to retire from international football after the World Cup in South Africa.
Evra anxious over France pressure
France captain Patrice Evra says his side must beat Mexico in their next group game to avoid "enormous pressure" against South Africa in the last match.
Aussies call up keeper Galekovic
Australia call up goalkeeper Eugene Galekovic after the Socceroos confirm Brad Jones will not return to the World Cup due to a family illness.
Parreira says hosts can progress
South Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira believes their 1-1 draw with Mexico keeps their hopes of reaching the World Cup last 16 alive.
Capello hints Barry could face US
England manager Fabio Capello reveals Gareth Barry could be fit to play some part against the United States in Saturday's Group C opener.
Faroes defender joins Ross County
Ross County sign Faroe Islands international Atli Gregerson as fellow defender Steven Watt rejects a new contract.
Baggies reject offer for Valero
West Brom turn down an offer from Sevilla for Spanish midfielder Borja Valero.
Maradona makes plea for fair play
Diego Maradona, scorer of the infamous 'Hand of God' goal against England in 1986, makes a plea for fair play at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
World Cup begins in South Africa
The 2010 World Cup in South Africa starts with the opening ceremony at Johannesburg's 94,000-capacity Soccer City.
St Mirren and Millen part company
St Mirren part company with assistant manager Andy Millen paving the way for new boss Danny Lennon to appoint his own backroom staff.
Loew hopes to 'embarrass' rivals
Germany coach Joachim Loew calls on his players to humiliate their World Cup opponents.
Cahill hopeful of beating Germany
Australia and Everton midfielder Tim Cahill is hopeful his side can get a positive result from their World Cup opener against Germany.
Turner named Shrewsbury manager
Shrewsbury Town appoint Graham Turner as their new manager, his second spell in charge of the League Two club.
England is 'easiest match' for US
United States and West Ham defender Jonathan Spector believes his country's opening World Cup game against England will be their easiest.
Friday's gossip column
Kenny Dalglish wants Liverpool manager job, plus other rumours
Algeria captain Mansouri dropped
Algeria coach Rabah Saadane drops captain Yazid Mansouri for Sunday's World Cup opener against Slovenia.
Brown casts net wide for new job
Phil Brown says he would be willing to take a job in League Two to get back into management after agreeing an "amicable departure" from Hull City.
Australia drops out of 2018 race
England's chances of hosting the 2018 World Cup are handed a boost as Australia drop out of the race in order to focus on the 2022 tournament.
