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Ronaldo commentates on Brazil win on twitter
"Robinho is a beast," the former World Player of the Year wrote on twitter after the forward scored his first goal.
Nigeria says it had no choice of venue
One policeman was seriously hurt Sunday during two separate fan rushes at the Makhulong Stadium.
WC warmup: Italy 1-1 Switzerland
Though Italy did not shine in a match lacking creativity and scoring chances, the result is a good omen.
Injuries put Brazil on alert at World Cup
The growing list of injuries to high-profile players ahead of the World Cup has become a concern for Brazil.
Stadium Guide: Royal Bafokeng Stadium
The Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace is a rugby union, football and athletics stadium in Phokeng near Rustenburg, South Africa.
Italy aim for back-to-back World Cup crowns
Italy hope to become the first to win back-to-back crowns twice - and the first since Brazil in 1962.
Football WC warmup: Ivory Coast 2-2 Paraguay
Ivory Coast wasted a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Paraguay in a friendly.
Ghana ready to dazzle in South Africa
Ghana may be a difficult to handle with their performance at the Africas Cup of Nations earlier this year.
FIFA President roots for hosts South Africa
South Africa may be the first hosts to bow out of football's showpiece tournament in the first round.
Herculean task ahead of Australia
Australia are in Group D with three-time world champions Germany as well as Serbia and Ghana.
Brazil bank on their super goalkeepers
Brazil will try to win their sixth World Cup backed by goalkeepeers rated among the best in the world.
Slovenia out to prove a point in WC
Slovenia may be a minnow when it comes to the reputation of football nations worldwide.
Buffon confident of maintaining form
Italy' s Gianluigi Buffon established himself as the world's top goalkeeper with match-winning displays in 2006.
South Korea eye 2002 World Cup encore
South Korea were the toast of the 2002 World Cup as the co-hosts reached the semi-finals.
Football WC: Australia first team to arrive
The Socceroos, one of the first teams to qualify, arrived after dark in Johannesburg.
Links make CL final almost a family affair
The venue -- Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium -- is familiar territory to many of the players.