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29/06/2010 - World cup blog

To err is human?

If I weren’t here in South Africa, I’d probably be avidly watching the thrills and spills of the tennis at Wimbledon.

28/06/2010 - France – football

French Football Federation chief resigns

The head of the French Football Federation, Jean-Pierre Escalettes, announced Monday he is stepping down.

28/06/2010 - World cup blog

Luddite world cup

Thank heavens for the last 16 matches between England and Germany as well as Mexico v Argentina: they’ve given the tournament what we’ve really lacked, some good, old fashioned talking ...

27/06/2010 - World Cup blog

Spare a thought for vanquished US as Ghana storm on

With all of Africa behind them - or so they claim, anyway - Ghana surge into the quarter final. But spare a thought for the US, watched by former President Bill Clinton and ageing rocker Mick ...

26/06/2010 - World Cup blog

Never-say-die Ghana and US face off as knockouts arrive

Now the real drama begins with the knockouts. And Africa's big hope Ghana faces the US in a match of two teams who never say die.

26/06/2010 - Zimbabwe - South Africa - Pakistan

Mumbai suspect arrested on SAfrica border, officials play down terror fears

Officials in Zimbabwe have named a Pakistani terror suspect arrested last Sunday trying to enter South Africa through Beitbridge border post.

25/06/2010 - World Cup blog

Slovakia's fairy tale is Italy's shame

With all the talk of the first World Cup in Africa etc etc, the irony is that only one of six African teams is through to the last 16.

25/06/2010 - France - United Kingdom

France outcast Anelka signs new contract with Chelsea

French striker Nicolas Anelka has signed a one-year contract extension with Chelsea less than a week after being controversially sent home from the World Cup.

The Bleus blues, is it more than just the blues?
25/06/2010 - Focus on France

The Bleus blues, is it more than just the blues?

France has been almost traumatised by the dramatic failure of its national Football team at the World Cup in South Africa.

24/06/2010 - Ghana

Ghana carry hope of Africa

Ghana emulated their feats at the 2006 world cup by qualifying for the knockout stages of the tournament.

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