Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Ronaldo Dive vs. Ivory Coast II

Ronaldo Dive vs. Ivory Coast I

Injury Trouble for Veron and Buffon






Juan Sebastian Veron will sit out Argentina's game with South Korea on Thursday with a minor leg muscle injury.


Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has missed training for the second successive day amid fears that he may not play again in the 2010 World Cup.

2010 FIFA World Cup: Wednesday's Previews


Chile vs. Honduras
Preview


Spain vs. Switzerland
Preview
Spain begin their journey
Team News


South Africa vs. Uruguay
Preview
South Africa inspired by chance to make history
Team News

The Mill







Wednesday's Rumours

Richard Williams: Brazil off the mark but we wait for action to ignite



Brazil laboured to overcome North Korea in a World Cup that has produced the lowest number of goals of any of the previous 18 tournaments.

Sven-Goran Eriksson calls for summit on World Cup ball


"I can understand that goalkeepers are not happy, and I think the authorities should listen to them," Eriksson said. "I think the matter should be discussed. Players, coaches and perhaps top goalkeepers should get together. Especially people should listen to the goalkeepers' point of view, because the ball isn't doing them any favours."


Carlos Queiroz, the Portugal coach:
"I find it strange that normally players are prevented from wearing even a simple string bracelet in a game, yet the referee gave permission for Drogba to play in a cast. It is not really a matter for Portugal and I do not wish to make a complaint, but I would like to know if the rules are still the same for all players."