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Foreign ‘keepers stop English talent: Kahn

JOHANNESBURG) - Too many foreign goalkeepers in the Premier League have stopped the English producing world-class shot-stoppers, Oliver Kahn said Friday on the eve of England’s World Cup clash with Germany.

Spain happy to take ugly route at World Cup

PRETORIA— Happy to reach the last 16 of the World Cup, Spain is ready to abandon its attacking playing style if it means going even further into the tournament.

Jubilant Chileans celebrate with a riot

SANTIAGO - Riot police fired tear gas and water cannon at rowdy fans and detained 122 for public disorder on Friday as tens of thousands of people flooded onto the streets of Chile’s capital to celebrate their national team reaching the World Cup’s second round.

England need to forget past to beat Germany

BLOEMFONTEIN - Germany have got physical problems while England’s are mainly in their heads as the two old foes prepare to land the first heavyweight knockout blow in the World Cup on Sunday.

Mexico prepare to counter Messi factor

PRETORIA - Mexico fear that a first goal at this World Cup from Argentina’s Lionel Messi in the second round on Sunday could dash their hopes of revenge for their defeat by the same opponents at the same stage four years ago.

Mexico prepare to counter Messi factor

Mexico fear that a first goal at this World Cup from Messi in the second round could dash their hopes of revenge for their defeat by the same opponents at the same stage four years ago.

European all-time low in World Cup last 16

Only six European teams have qualified for the last 16 of the World Cup - an all-time low, after Friday saw the end of group action.

Knockout games start, Spain through

JOHANNESBURG - The do-or-die stage of the World Cup starts on Saturday with the United States plotting to dash African dreams and Uruguay hoping to extend Latin America’s remarkable run so far in the tournament.

England needs to forget past to beat Germany

BLOEMFONTEIN - Germany have got physical problems while England’s are mainly in their heads as the two old foes prepare to land the first heavyweight knockout blow in the World Cup on Sunday.

Swiss and Honduras out after goalless draw

BLOEMFONTEIN -Switzerland and Honduras drew 0-0 in their final Group H game with chances missed at both ends as the two sides were eliminated from the World Cup.