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FIFA.com - 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ - News Mexico's Vela still confident June 11, 2010 at 10:42 PM Mexico winger Carlos Vela feels that his team are still strong contenders for the knock-out phase despite a disappointing draw against the host nation.   Mokoena: Crowd noise is '12th man' June 11, 2010 at 10:33 PM Skipper Aaron Mokoena was among several South African players who praised their fans after their 1-1 opening match draw with Mexico.   South Africa will get better, says Pienaar June 11, 2010 at 10:24 PM Steven Pienaar, South Africa's England-based midfielder, is confident that the host nation will continue to improve as the tournament progresses.   Today's action June 11, 2010 at 8:00 PM Diego Maradona makes his FIFA World Cup™ debut as a coach with Argentina against Group B rivals Nigeria while Group C offers an England-USA rematch.    Safety first in Cape Town June 11, 2010 at 7:19 PM Oscar Tabarez, Raymond Domenech, Diego Perez and Florent Malouda delivered their verdict on the goalless draw between Uruguay and France.   England, USA or draw? June 11, 2010 at 6:59 PM 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.   Tshabalala gets the party started June 11, 2010 at 6:52 PM FIFA.com reflects on an emotional opening day at South Africa 2010 that, while failing to yield a victory, did produce plenty of passion and excitement.   Kiwis eager to end wait June 11, 2010 at 6:41 PM New Zealand will make their second FIFA World Cup appearance on Tuesday exactly 28-years after the debut at Spain 1982 and the current crop are counting down the days.   The good, the average and the ugly June 11, 2010 at 6:35 PM Youthful trio Giovani Dos Santos, Carlos Vela and Nicolas Lodeiro had contrasting fortunes on Day 1. FIFA.com reflects on their performances.   Hosts preserve proud record June 11, 2010 at 6:34 PM The home nation maintained the record of never losing their first game at a FIFA World Cup, while Thierry Henry became the first Frenchman to join an exclusive club.   Stop Rooney, US coach tells team June 11, 2010 at 6:08 PM 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.   Eriksson optimistic over Drogba recovery June 11, 2010 at 6:06 PM Côte d'Ivoire coach Sven-Goran Eriksson believes that captain Didier Drogba may yet be fit to play in their opener against Portugal.   France, Uruguay draw a blank June 11, 2010 at 5:33 PM Uruguay's Nicolas Lodeiro picked up South Africa 2010's first red card as La Celeste held France to a 0-0 draw at Cape Town's Green Point Stadium.   Absent Mandela inspires hosts June 11, 2010 at 4:49 PM Nelson Mandela was unable to attend to tournament's opening match due to a family tragedy, but his inspirational spirit was present.   Parreira: The draw keeps us alive June 11, 2010 at 4:19 PM South Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira expressed satisfaction with the way his players coped with the pressure of the opening match.   Aguirre: Now we must beat France June 11, 2010 at 4:11 PM Mexico coach Javier Aguirre said his side must beat France in their next match to keep alive their hopes of making the knockout phase after being held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa.   Lessons learned for Mexico June 11, 2010 at 4:03 PM FIFA.com caught up with some Mexican players to gauge their feelings after a hard-fought 1-1 opener with hosts South Africa in Johannesburg.   Howard: This is the real deal June 11, 2010 at 4:03 PM 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.   Italy warm-up with six-goal show June 11, 2010 at 4:02 PM Cup holders Italy cruised to an easy 6-0 friendly victory in a warm-up against local South African side the Guateng All Stars.   Capello tells Rooney to keep his cool June 11, 2010 at 3:42 PM England coach Fabio Capello has warned forward Wayne Rooney to keep control of his emotions while on the pitch in South Africa.   Di Maria: Our people need glory June 11, 2010 at 3:38 PM Angel Di Maria spoke to FIFA.com about an upcoming reunion with Nigeria, the coaching of Diego Maradona, and Argentina's hopes of winning the tournament.   Tshabalala: Something to build on June 11, 2010 at 3:33 PM South Africa scorer Siphiwe Tshabalala spoke of "building from this performance" after his team earned a 1-1 draw with Mexico in the Opening Match.    Algeria hit by double injury blow June 11, 2010 at 3:27 PM Algeria forward Rafik Djebbour has been ruled out of their opening match against Slovenia, while captain Anther Yahia's satus is in question.   Stankovic lauds inspirational Antic June 11, 2010 at 3:03 PM In an exclusive FIFA interview, Serbia captain Dejan Stankovic enthuses about the way in which coach Radomir Antic made the Beli Orlovi a force to be reckoned with.   World Cup off to colourful start June 11, 2010 at 2:31 PM The opening match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ lived up to all the hype and excitement as nearly 85 000 people crammed into Soccer City to watch Bafana Bafana take on Mexico.   Travolta dances to the Aussie beat June 11, 2010 at 2:23 PM Hollywood actor John Travolta has jetted into South Africa visiting the Australian team as he did when the Socceroos qualified for Germany 2006.   Lahm: Best German team I've been in June 11, 2010 at 1:19 PM Newly promoted captain Philipp Lahm says his young Germany team is the best he has ever played in, ahead of their 2010 FIFA World Cup opener against Australia.   Dutch refuse to rush Robben June 11, 2010 at 1:07 PM Dutch winger Arjen Robben will arrive in South Africa on Saturday, desperate to feature in his country's opener with Denmark despite carrying a thigh injury.   Marquez equaliser frustrates South Africa June 11, 2010 at 12:56 PM Rafael Marquez denied South Africa a dream start to their FIFA World Cup when he cancelled out Siphiwe Tshabalala's fine strike in the Opening Match.   Costly sends good luck message June 11, 2010 at 12:54 PM Honduras striker Carlo Costly has sent a message of good luck to his team-mates for the FIFA World Cup, after injury cost him a place in the squad.   Martins wary of Argentina threat June 11, 2010 at 12:51 PM Nigeria striker Obafemi Martins insists his team must not fall into the trap of concentrating all their efforts on stopping the genius of Lionel Messi.   Larsen wary of Lions, not Oranje June 11, 2010 at 12:36 PM Ahead of their FIFA World Cup opener against the Dutch, Denmark forward Soren Larsen has told FIFA that he is more anxious about facing Cameroon than his fellow Europeans.   Eagles braced for Messi challenge June 11, 2010 at 12:19 PM With the challenge of Lionel Messi and Argentina's attack looming, Nigeria are working on plans to deal with the playmaker and may be looking to an unlikely hero in Rabiu Afolabi.   Huh calls on his side to stand up tall June 11, 2010 at 12:04 PM The time has come for Korea Republic to stand tall on the international stage, coach Huh Jung-Moo has declared ahead of their South Africa 2010 opener against Greece.   Swedish duo march to African drum beat June 11, 2010 at 11:18 AM African FIFA World Cup finalists have been used in the past to having a sequence of mainly French coaches but this time round they have taken on a Swedish air.   Soccer City welcomes the world home June 11, 2010 at 10:49 AM In a blaze of colour, splendour and song, South Africa gave the world a taste of its warmth and energy in a jubilant opener to the 2010 FIFA World Cup.   Cahill, Emerton fit to face Germany June 11, 2010 at 10:43 AM Key man Tim Cahill says he has recovered from a neck injury and will be fit to lead Australia's attack in their 2010 FIFA World Cup opener against Germany.   Cannavaro: Italy must rediscover defence June 11, 2010 at 10:29 AM Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro says that the reigning world champions need to rediscover their traditional defensive strengths if they are to succeed at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.   England-USA preview June 11, 2010 at 10:11 AM 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.   Young 35 begin trophy race June 11, 2010 at 9:54 AM Thirty-five names are in the running for the prestigious Hyundai Best Young Player Award, such as Germany's Toni Kroos and Mexico's Giovani dos Santos.   The waiting is over June 11, 2010 at 9:21 AM The match between Mexico and Bafana Bafana is not the only competition at Soccer City today, with hundreds of eager fans competing to see who would be first through the gate.   Maradona: Messi can match me June 11, 2010 at 9:15 AM Argentina coach Diego Maradona has expressed his belief that Lionel Messi can emulate his own achievements from 24 years ago.   Annan: A source of pride for Africa June 11, 2010 at 8:59 AM Kofi Annan, chair of the Africa Progress Panel, tells FIFA.com why the FIFA World Cup is both a mark of progress and a potential catalyst for change for Africa.   Alves hails Brazilian flair June 11, 2010 at 8:09 AM Brazil defender Daniel Alves expects tough games at the FIFA World Cup but believes his team's "quality and creativity" will be decisive.     Eto'o brimming with pride June 11, 2010 at 8:08 AM Cameroon and Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto'o says it is a dream come true that the FIFA World Cup is being played in South Africa for the first time.   Make or break for Taeguk Warriors June 11, 2010 at 7:22 AM In their first group match against Greece, the Taeguk Warriors are hoping to grab all three points in order to 'leave a giant footstep' of Korean football.   Blatter: Stunned by Mandela tragedy June 11, 2010 at 6:55 AM FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has written to Nelson Mandela to express his and FIFA's shock and sadness at the death of Madiba's great-granddaughter, Zenani.   Greece aiming to end finals drought June 11, 2010 at 6:31 AM Having failed to score a single goal at USA 1994, Greece approach their second FIFA World Cup determined to break their finals duck.   Argentina-Nigeria preview June 11, 2010 at 6:07 AM Diego Maradona makes his return to the FIFA World Cup tomorrow, hoping his Argentina side can overcome Nigeria in a repeat of the fixture that marked his exit from the tournament in 1994.   Korea Republic-Greece preview June 11, 2010 at 6:03 AM There will be a clash of styles and football cultures as Greece and Korea Republic go head-to-head in Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth on Saturday.   The magic of the Opening Match June 11, 2010 at 5:31 AM Here we go, folks! The 2010 FIFA World Cup kicks off this afternoon with the Opening Match between South Africa and Mexico. FIFA.com takes a look back over the history of these games.   Pienaar: Our dreams have to come true June 11, 2010 at 5:27 AM Bafana Bafana's midfield engine Stephen Pienaar says the host team are ready to face Mexico in the FIFA World Cup kick-off match, and must make their supporters proud.   Ghana veterans eager to fill Essien void June 11, 2010 at 4:50 AM With the loss of Michael Essien to injury, the Black Stars have turned to a small but vital group of players that helped the team to the second round at their debut FIFA World Cup four years ago.   Success breeds success June 11, 2010 at 4:42 AM Experience alone is not enough to win football's most coveted trophy, but Brazil, France and Italy will rely heavily on their fourteen FIFA World Cup™ winners as they set out on their quest for glory in South Africa.   D-day looms for Capello June 11, 2010 at 4:27 AM 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 June 11, 2010 at 2:01 AM 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.   This email was sent to j4esport@gmail.com.  Create an Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? 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