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Serbia aims to banish ghosts of 2006

Serbia aims to banish ghosts of 2006
KEEPING FINGERS CROSSED:Serbia’s defender Branislav Ivanovic (left) and captain Dejan Stankovic limbering up before the team’s crucial match against Ghana on Sunday.

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Australian World Cup Betting May Top A$300 Million (Update2)

Australian World Cup Betting May Top A$300 Million (Update2)
June 11 (Bloomberg) — Australian bets on soccer’s World Cup may reach a record A$300 million ($254 million), exceeding the annual take for the nation’s domestic football codes, bookmakers Tabcorp Holdings Ltd.

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World-Stereotype us at your own risk, Germany warn

World-Stereotype us at your own risk, Germany warn
Germany will kick off their World Cup campaign with their finest squad in at least six years, liberated from the stereotypes associated with their style of play, the players said on Friday.

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World Cup Team and Player Features: Parreira out to bring WCup integrity to SAfrica

World Cup Team and Player Features: Parreira out to bring WCup integrity to SAfrica
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The buildup is over. Africa’s first World Cup arrives to the buzz of vuvuzelas, with the hope that Nelson Mandela will attend the opening ceremony and, oh yes, with some soccer.

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World Cup briefs

World Cup briefs
JOHANNESBURG: Former England and Liverpool star John Barnes said a half-time midfield tweak helped South Africa draw 1-1 against Mexico Friday in the World Cup opener.

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World Cup groups at a glance

World Cup groups at a glance
Capsules for the eight first-round groups at the World Cup (teams listed alphabetically by group):

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World Cup 2010 schedule

World Cup 2010 schedule
The complete schedule, including TV, for the World Cup

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World Cup fever hits Fresno Fuego

World Cup fever hits Fresno Fuego
Only hours away from the start of the biggest sporting event on the planet, more than a handful of Fresno Fuego teammates know exactly who’s going to win the World Cup in South Africa.

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World Cup 2010 – Match facts: Serbia v Ghana

World Cup 2010 – Match facts: Serbia v Ghana
All the key facts and stats ahead of the Group D match in Pretoria.

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A look at World Cup Group D

A look at World Cup Group D
What to watch for among the World Cup’s four Group D teams: Germany, Australia, Serbia and Ghana.

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