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'France Ran Out Of Ideas'

'France Ran Out Of Ideas'

FRANCE midfielder Jeremy Toulalan admits he and his team-mates ran out of ideas in the disastrous defeat to Mexico which looks like bringing their World Cup to a premature end. 19 Jun 2010
Mexico Say Au Revoir To France

Mexico Say Au Revoir To France

NEW Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez scored as Mexico moved close to qualification and hastened France's exit with a 2-0 win. 18 Jun 2010
Mexico v France Pic Special

Mexico v France Pic Special

Mexico as good as condemned France to an early return home with a 2-0 win today. Pics by Getty Images 18 Jun 2010
Mexico to Attack Les Bleus

Mexico to Attack Les Bleus

MEXICO coach Javier Aguirre has urged his players to attack France when the pair meet in Group A at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane tomorrow. 17 Jun 2010
Torrado Excited By France Clash

Torrado Excited By France Clash

MEXICO captain Gerardo Torrado is relishing the chance to face France on Thursday. 15 Jun 2010
Vela Focused Only on Mexico

Vela Focused Only on Mexico

MEXICO forward Carlos Vela has his sights set on a three-point haul against France on Thursday and is taking little heed of the supposed problems Les Bleus are experiencing. 15 Jun 2010
Hosts Held By Mexico In Opener

Hosts Held By Mexico In Opener

IN the end it was not the result South Africa wanted but also not the result many of its football-mad population of 50 million feared either as the host nation came so close to snatching a fairytale victory in the opening game of the 2010 World Cup on Friday night. 12 Jun 2010
South Africa v Mexico Pic Special

South Africa v Mexico Pic Special

All the match action from the World Cup opener between hosts South Africa and Mexico at Soccer City in Soweto, Johannesburg. Pics by Getty Images. 12 Jun 2010
Aguirre Keyed Up for Party-Pooper Role

Aguirre Keyed Up for Party-Pooper Role

JAVIER Aguirre is confident his Mexico side can gatecrash host nation South Africa's party when the two sides come up against each other in the World Cup opener at Soccer City tomorrow. 11 Jun 2010
Marquez Boost for Mexico

Marquez Boost for Mexico

BARCELONA defender Rafael Marquez has given Mexico a major boost ahead of Friday's World Cup opener against hosts South Africa by returning to training. 9 Jun 2010
Aguirre Happy With Win

Aguirre Happy With Win

MEXICO coach Javier Aguirre was a happy man after his team defeated Italy 2-1 in a pre-World Cup friendly match in Belgium. 6 Jun 2010
Aguirre Boosted By Italy Win

Aguirre Boosted By Italy Win

MEXICO coach Javier Aguirre believes last night's friendly victory against Italy will serve as a timely confidence boost heading into the World Cup. 5 Jun 2010
Mexico Shock Italy

Mexico Shock Italy

GOALS from Carlos Vela and second-half substitute Alberto Medina helped Mexico to consign world champions Italy to a friendly 2-1 defeat in Brussels tonight. 4 Jun 2010
Dos Santos In Quit Threat

Dos Santos In Quit Threat

GIOVANI Dos Santos is considering quitting Mexico's World Cup squad following the omission of his brother Jonathan, according to the players' father. 1 Jun 2010
Jonathan Dos Santos Cut From Mexico Squad

Jonathan Dos Santos Cut From Mexico Squad

YOUNG Barcelona midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos was today cut from Mexico's final 23-man squad for the World Cup finals. 1 Jun 2010
Holland Get Past Mexico

Holland Get Past Mexico

A DOUBLE from Robin van Persie was enough to see Holland step up their World Cup preparations with a 2-1 victory over Mexico at Badenova-Stadion in Freiburg. 27 May 2010
Franco Out to Prove His Worth

Franco Out to Prove His Worth

When the festive season was approaching in 2008, it would be fair to assume that there was one person definitely not on Guillermo Franco's Christmas card list. 27 May 2010
Hernandez Excites Expectant Mexico

Hernandez Excites Expectant Mexico

With Mexico set to play the opening game of the 2010 World Cup against host nation South Africa, Premier League fans may not have to wait long for a close-up glimpse of Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez. 27 May 2010
Franco Set for Hammers Exit

Franco Set for Hammers Exit

GUILLERMO Franco is to be released by West Ham after helping the club to escape relegation to the Coca-Cola Championship. 27 May 2010
Gerrard: Capello Called for Aggression

Gerrard: Capello Called for Aggression

ENGLAND midfielder Steven Gerrard revealed manager Fabio Capello had demanded more aggression from the team at half-time as England secured a 3-1 friendly win over Mexico at Wembley. 25 May 2010
Mexico Scoreline Flatters England

Mexico Scoreline Flatters England

ENGLAND signed off at Wembley with more questions than answers despite recording a comfortable 3-1 World Cup friendly win over Mexico. 25 May 2010