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Samaras Relishes Messi Clash

Samaras Relishes Messi Clash

GREECE striker Georgios Samaras is relishing the prospect of sharing the same pitch with Lionel Messi on Tuesday. 19 Jun 2010
World Cup Insider - Day 6

World Cup Insider - Day 6

AFTER a rest day on the Wednesday - which involved watching all three games on TV and a very enjoyable take away curry - Thursday was match day again. 18 Jun 2010
World Cup Insider Video - Day Six

World Cup Insider Video - Day Six

FIGHTING against the Jo'burg traffic, the FFT World Cup Insider lads try to make it to the Argentina vs South Korea game on time before losing their press tickets. 18 Jun 2010
World Cup Insider - Day 6 Picture Special

World Cup Insider - Day 6 Picture Special

The boys managed to fight through the traffic to get to Soccer City in time for Argentina v South Korea and the Messi & Maradona show. Pics by Andy Jackson 18 Jun 2010
Maradona Focused On The Present

Maradona Focused On The Present

DIEGO Maradona wants his Argentina team to stay focused on the job at hand rather than worry about who they may or may not meet later on in the World Cup. 18 Jun 2010
Maradona Full of Praise for Players

Maradona Full of Praise for Players

DIEGO Maradona was much more sedate today after witnessing his Argentina team dismantle South Korea 4-1 at Soccer City, instead lavishing praise upon his players. 18 Jun 2010
Argentina Sweep Past Koreans

Argentina Sweep Past Koreans

GONZALO Higuain scored the first hat-trick of the World Cup as Argentina all but assured a place in the last 16 with a great win over South Korea. 18 Jun 2010
Argentina Fans Celebrate in Sydney Pic Special

Argentina Fans Celebrate in Sydney Pic Special

ARGENTINA fans again put on a brilliant World Cup party in Sydney last night as the beers flowed and DJ Richard spun the tracks at the Lewisham Hotel. Pics by Aidan Ormond. 18 Jun 2010
Argentina v South Korea Pic Special

Argentina v South Korea Pic Special

All the match action from Argentina's 4-1 win over South Korea and the 2010 World Cup's first hat-trick. Pics by Getty Images. 17 Jun 2010
Refs Must Get Tough - Maradona

Refs Must Get Tough - Maradona

ARGENTINA coach Diego Maradona has again called on referees to protect flair players such as Lionel Messi in the World Cup, urging officials to be even stricter with offending opponents. 17 Jun 2010
Maradona Pulls No Pele Punches

Maradona Pulls No Pele Punches

ARGENTINA coach Diego Maradona took a swipe at fellow legends Pele and Michel Platini and also criticised the World Cup matchball during another no-holds-barred press conference in South Africa today. 17 Jun 2010
Tevez: We Must Win the World Cup or We've Failed

Tevez: We Must Win the World Cup or We've Failed

CARLOS Tevez says anything less than victory for Argentina at this summer's World Cup will be counted as failure. 16 Jun 2010
Laser Fan Not Banned

Laser Fan Not Banned

A LASER pen was shone towards the pitch during yesterday's match between Argentina and Nigeria - but no-one was ejected, FIFA have now admitted. 13 Jun 2010
South Korea Not Afraid of Argentina

South Korea Not Afraid of Argentina

SOUTH Korea coach Huh Jung-moo has told his players not to be afraid of Argentina as they attempt to prolong their stay at the World Cup. 13 Jun 2010
Fifa Looking Into Laser Incident

Fifa Looking Into Laser Incident

FIFA have asked security officials at Ellis Park stadium to investigate after a supporter shined a laser pen towards the pitch during yesterday's match between Argentina and Nigeria. 13 Jun 2010
Maradona's Taste For Success

Maradona's Taste For Success

DIEGO Maradona wants his Argentina side to get "the flavour of winning" after they opened their World Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over Nigeria. 13 Jun 2010
Argentine Fans Party In Sydney Pic Special

Argentine Fans Party In Sydney Pic Special

The best party in town was at Sydney's Lewisham Hotel as Argentina fans took over for one helluva night of World Cup partying. Pics by Aidan Ormond. 13 Jun 2010
Park Wants More Against Argies

Park Wants More Against Argies

SOUTH Korea skipper Park Ji-sung is plotting a major World Cup shock when he leads his side into battle with big guns Argentina on Thursday. 13 Jun 2010
Argentina Knock Off Super Eagles

Argentina Knock Off Super Eagles

DIEGO Maradona's World Cup debut as a coach ended in a victory as Lionel Messi started to demonstrate he could transform his club form at Barcelona to the world stage. 13 Jun 2010
Argentina v Nigeria Pic Special

Argentina v Nigeria Pic Special

All the match action from Johannesburg's Ellis Park as Argentina played Nigeria in Group B. Pics by Getty Images. 13 Jun 2010
Maradona In Plea For Fair Play

Maradona In Plea For Fair Play

ARGENTINA coach Diego Maradona appealed to FIFA to extol the virtues of their Fair Play campaign during this summer's World Cup as his side prepare to get their campaign under way this weekend. 12 Jun 2010