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Argentina can't rely on Messi alone: Heinze
Argentina meet Nigeria at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday with Messi tipped to inspire the team to victory.
New Zealand's Brown returns from injury
New Zealand plays its first group match against Slovakia next Tuesday.
Greece's Moras likely to miss South Korea match
Greece's Moras likely to miss South Korea match
Lack of leadership major worry for France
Former captain Thierry Henry is on the bench and Patrice Evra was only recently given the armband.
'Swiss can show true selves at WC'
Senderos said, that fans are wrong to expect the Swiss to play like Spain or Barcelona at home.
WC warmup: Slovakia beat Costa Rica 3-0
Robert Vittek and Stanislav Sestak scored a goal each on Saturday to lead Slovakia to a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica
Kaka not worried with his fitness at WC
Kaka isn't concerned with his fitness ahead of the World Cup.
Villa wants Spain to get rid of favourites tag
Spanish striker David Villa feels the Euro champions will not have any extra advantage.
We need luck to be WC champions: Messi
The Barcelona striker feels that the two-time World Cup winners need some luck to lift their third title.
Hahnemann thinks WC ball is bad invention
Marcus Hahnemann is no fan of the new Adidas ball being used for the World Cup.
Torres won't play warmup vs S Korea
Striker Fernando Torres will not be risked by Spain when it takes on South Korea in a World Cup warmup match.
Loew to reveal thinking in final test for Germany
Philipp Lahm will lead the side out for the first time since being appointed captain.
Pepe makes it to the Portugal squad
Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz has dropped Jose Castro from his World Cup squad after doctors said Pepe was fit to play.
Brazil trying to overcome anxiety ahead of WC
The Brazilians have been focused on the World Cup since arriving in South Africa last Thursday.
Camoranesi limps off during Italy's training
Midfielder Mauro Camoranesi has limped off Italy's training field with an apparent left leg injury.
No new Germany call-ups after injuries
Germany coach will not call up any new players for the WC despite five key members being ruled out with injuries.