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In our guides and articles section you'll find all the info you need to keep up to date with the South Africa 2010 action. We'll bring you the latest team news and rumours, tournament progress reports and updates as well as the best World Cup gambling guides and tips to help you get the most out of your bets.

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'No big names' in Brazil

If most football fans were asked to name three Brazilian players, Ronaldinho would be a likely candidate to make the shortlist....


World Cup Stadium Guide

Back in May 2004, FIFA president Sepp Blatter announced that South Africa would host the 2010 World Cup. This will be the first the World Cup has been...


Netherlands' Ooijer not bored by the beautiful game

PSV Eindhoven's Andre Ooijer has revealed the desire of his national team, the Netherlands, to play "beautiful football" at this year's World Cup fina...


No need to cry, Argentina

Argentina's World Cup train almost became derailed in the recent friendly against Jamaica, with the Reggae Boyz on top until the closing minutes of th...


England manager hoping for Cole

England manager Fabio Capello is hopeful for Ashley Cole to make a comeback in time for the World Cup finals in South Africa....


Italy to face England in World Cup final?

At this stage in the FIFA 2010 World Cup proceedings, most England fans would probably settle for a guaranteed place in the final of the sporting spec...


France's Vieira eyes fourth World Cup appearance

Patrick Vieira is refusing to consider a non-appearance for France in the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa, despite being 33 years of age - and s...


Germany's Westermann pragmatic about group hopes

Heiko Westermann, a regular in the German national side, tells FIFA that he is not taking qualification for granted, despite his country being drawn i...


Lucky 7 for South Korea?

South Korea's squad - officially recognised as Korea Republic by FIFA - are heading to their seventh consecutive World Cup finals in 2010, the footbal...


Cote d'Ivoire 'near-flawless' in qualification

Expectations of the Cote d'Ivoire team could be high heading to South Africa for the 2010 World Cup finals....


Spain's road to World Cup revealed

Spain - the favourites to lift the World Cup once this summer's footballing exploits draw to a close - have finalised their plans for reaching the tou...


A road to redemption for Algeria

The road to South Africa for the 2010 FIFA World Cup finals is one of redemption for Algeria following their recent return to form, reports FIFA....


USA stars 'making waves on the continent'

The USA's role in football - or soccer - has progressed significantly in recent years, reports FIFA....


Kjaer 'a VIP' for Denmark

Simon Kjaer is one to watch in the Denmark 2010 World Cup squad, according to FIFA, despite the fact that the centre-back only made his international ...


Vital Vera a cog in the Paraguay machine

Paraguay's World Cup machine could come off the rails if the "vital" cog of Enrique Vera comes off the rails, reports FIFA....


New Zealand target World Cup success

A punt on New Zealand for World Cup glory might sound like a long shot for many sports betting fans....


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