Sunday, 04 July 2010 11:04
We are as surprised as the next man with the way in which Germany brushed aside Argentina yesterday but the German press seem to be getting a little confident and that is never a good thing.
German newspaper Welt are making comparisons between Bastian Schweinsteiger and Lionel Messi following Germany's 4-0 World Cup quarter-final victory over Argentina.
Thursday, 01 July 2010 08:55
Richard Kingson wants another chance in the Premier League after he was released by Wigan in May after two years with the club.
"I have to prove myself in the Premier League. It is an unfulfilled mission for me," said the 32-year-old.
Friday, 25 June 2010 09:42
German captain Philipp Lahm has warned England that a penalty shoot-out will suit Germany on Sunday and that it will suit them as they will be better prepared.
"Maybe it will go to penalties - that could suit us," he told FIFA.com.
Read more: German captain confident Germany would win on penalties
Saturday, 19 June 2010 18:09
We use the word unlucky because Australia really didn't have anything go their way today and they really did deserve something after that performance and after the humiliation they suffered at the hands of Germany last time out.
For a moment, luck was on their side. Australia were awarded a free kick 28 yards out after 11 minutes and the free kick bounced in front of Kingson and he was unable to pick it up. It dropped kindly for Brett Holman who put it in the goal for 1-0.
Read more: Ghana 1 Australia 1: Unlucky Australia battle for point
Saturday, 19 June 2010 11:09
I'm really looking forward to this game because it is too difficult to predict and I've no idea what is going to happen. Half of me thinks that Ghana should win and the other half thinks that the Aussies must have enough English in them to be better at football, then I think about the England performance against Algeria last night and break down in tears, so I've stopped thinking 50/50 and I'm thinking Ghana.
Friday, 18 June 2010 14:32
I'm not sure what happened in that match. Germany didn't look like the Germany that beat Australia the other day, they looked more like a team who knew it didn't matter. Well it does matter, unless they know something I don't and I were German I'd feel a little let down by that performance.
It all went a bit wrong in the first half. Klose picked up his first yellow card in the 13th minute and I have to say, it was a bit harsh. He was chasing Branislav Ivanovic and clipped his foot - no intention, no malice - just what happens every now and then in a football match.
Friday, 18 June 2010 07:31
Germany were the only team that really impressed in the first round of matches when they thrashed Australia and while that could be because it was Australia, they still impressed - but it turns out they could have an advantage over many other teams.
You see, the German league have played with the new World Cup 2010 ball for the past season.
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| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Uruguay |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 |
 Mexico |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
 South Africa |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
 France |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Argentina |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
 South Korea |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
 Greece |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
 Nigeria |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 United States |
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
 England |
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
 Slovenia |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
 Algeria |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Germany |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
 Ghana |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
 Australia |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 4 |
 Serbia |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Netherlands |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
 Japan |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
 Denmark |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
 Cameroon |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Paraguay |
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
 Slovakia |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
 New Zealand |
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 Italy |
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brazil |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
 Portugal |
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 5 |
 Ivory Coast |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
 Korea DPR |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -11 | 0 |
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Spain |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
 Chile |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
 Switzerland |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
 Honduras |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
Make the most of your trip to South Africa for the World Cup and make sure you visit the FCO Be on the Ball website for advice, top tips and information that will help you prepare for a successful trip. 