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Argentina Too Good For Backs To The Wall Greece

Argentina Too Good For Backs To The Wall Greece

DEFENDER Martin Demichelis and substitute Martin Palermo succeeded where Argentina's multi-talented strikeforce had failed as they scored the goals to break Greece's resilience and end their World Cup hopes at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. 23 Jun 2010
Messi Will Play - Maradona

Messi Will Play - Maradona

ARGENTINA coach Diego Maradona has dismissed suggestions he might rest Lionel Messi for tomorrow`s final Group B clash against Greece, insisting it would be a "sin" to deprive the public of seeing the best player on the planet. 21 Jun 2010
Greece Hold Out Little Hope of Upset

Greece Hold Out Little Hope of Upset

GREECE coach Otto Rehhagel has admitted his team's chances against Argentina in their final Group B match are slim. 20 Jun 2010
Kaita Calm Despite Death Threats

Kaita Calm Despite Death Threats

NIGERIA midfielder Sani Kaita has revealed he received death threats after his sending-off in the 2-1 Group B defeat to Greece. 20 Jun 2010
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
Rehhagel Targets Argentina Shock

Rehhagel Targets Argentina Shock

VETERAN Greece coach Otto Rehhagel is living in hope his side can shock Argentina in their final Group B game and progress to the second phase of the World Cup. 18 Jun 2010
Samaras Savours Historic Greece Victory

Samaras Savours Historic Greece Victory

CELTIC striker Georgios Samaras savoured Greece's first win at the fifth attempt in two World Cup finals. 18 Jun 2010
Nigerian Spill Gifts Greece

Nigerian Spill Gifts Greece

A BLUNDER by Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama handed Greece their first victory at the fifth attempt in two World Cup finals. 18 Jun 2010
Greece v Nigeria Pic Special

Greece v Nigeria Pic Special

All the match action from Greece's historic first ever World Cup victory, getting past 10-man Nigeria 2-1. Pics by Getty Images. 18 Jun 2010
No Vuvuzela Va-Va-Voom for Gekas

No Vuvuzela Va-Va-Voom for Gekas

GREECE striker Theofanis Gekas is calling for the vuvuzelas to be banned by the World Cup organisers. 17 Jun 2010
Greece Can't Afford Another Slip - Rehhagel

Greece Can't Afford Another Slip - Rehhagel

GREECE coach Otto Rehhagel has warned his players they cannot afford another lapse in concentration if they are to keep their World Cup dreams alive. 14 Jun 2010
Greek World Cup Fans In Sydney Pic Special

Greek World Cup Fans In Sydney Pic Special

Sydney's Enmore Theatre was taken over by Greece fans for Saturday night's game against South Korea. The venue is open for all Greek and Socceroo games. Pics by Aidan Ormond. 13 Jun 2010
Greeks Downed By South Korea

Greeks Downed By South Korea

PARK Ji-sung helped to continue Greece's miserable World Cup record as South Korea secured the first victory of the 2010 finals with a 2-0 win in Port Elizabeth. 12 Jun 2010
Korea Republic v Greece Pic Special

Korea Republic v Greece Pic Special

All the match action from Port Elizabeth as Korea Republic take on Greece in Group B. Pics by Getty Images. 12 Jun 2010
Rehhagel Eager for Cup Bow

Rehhagel Eager for Cup Bow

VETERAN Greece coach Otto Rehhagel's wait to lead a side out into World Cup battle will finally come to an end tomorrow. 12 Jun 2010
Greece Players Suffer Hotel Thefts

Greece Players Suffer Hotel Thefts

POLICE have confirmed three members of Greece's World Cup squad have had cash totalling £1,300 stolen from their hotel rooms. 11 Jun 2010
Spyropoulos: Korea Is 'Crunch' Game

Spyropoulos: Korea Is 'Crunch' Game

Greece defender Nikos Spyropoulos admits Saturday's World Cup opener against South Korea is already "the crunch match" for Otto Rehhagel's side. 9 Jun 2010
Moras a Major Doubt for Greece

Moras a Major Doubt for Greece

GREECE have admitted central defender Vangelis Moras needs "a last-minute medical wonder" to be fit for their World Cup opener against South Korea on Saturday. 9 Jun 2010
Rehhagel Urges Greece to Seize World Cup Chance

Rehhagel Urges Greece to Seize World Cup Chance

GREECE touched down in Durban today with coach Otto Rehhagel telling his squad to make the most of their opportunity at the World Cup. 7 Jun 2010
Samaras: Fight Is On For Second

Samaras: Fight Is On For Second

GREECE striker Georgios Samaras expects an open fight for second place behind Argentina in World Cup Group B. 5 Jun 2010
Samaras: Ki Is My Enemy Now

Samaras: Ki Is My Enemy Now

GREECE striker Georgios Samaras refused to wish his Celtic team-mate Ki Sung-yueng good luck ahead of the World Cup as the pair prepare to face each other in the group stages. 4 Jun 2010