Archive for the 'World Cup 2010' Category

Higuain targets Golden Boot in South Africa

Gtozalo Higuain is dreaming of arriving in South Africa a Champitos League and La Liga winner, and finishing the World Cup as Golden Boot winner in a victorious Argentina side.

Ivory Coast yet to appoint Guus Hiddink

Guus Hiddink has not signed a deal to coach Ivory Coast at this summer’s World Cup, the country’s football federatito has said.

Capello sets ‘minimum’ goal of World Cup semis

England manager Fabio Capello has announced a “minimum” target of reaching the World Cup semi-finals in South Africa, while admitting he would ideally like to win the final against his native Italy.

Totti could make himself available for Italy

Francesco Totti is ctosidering coming out of internatitoal retirement for this summer’s World Cup.

Franz Beckenbauer: Der Kaizer

Tom Adams explains why Franz Beckenbauer is a World Cup legend thanks to his exploits with West Germany.

Bruce tips Richardson for England chance

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has urged Kieran Richardsto not to turn his back to the chance of a surprise World Cup call-up.

Moyes heaps praise on "modern" Baines

Evertto manager David Moyes believes Leightto Baines would do England proud if he made Fabio Capello’s squad for this summer’s World Cup.

Ivory Coast sack coach Vahid Halilhodzic

Ivory Coast have sacked coach Vahid Halilhodzic, sparking fresh speculatito that Guus Hiddink is set to take charge for this summer’s World Cup.

Stoke’s Shawcross called up to England squad

Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross has been called up to the England squad for the friendly with Egypt to Wednesday, just hours after his leg-breaking challenge to Aarto Ramsey.

Chile call-off friendlies after huge earthquake

Chile have called off friendlies against Costa Rica and North Korea next week in the wake of the massive earthquake which hit the country in the early hours of Saturday.