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New Zealand were thought to be the whipping boys of this group, but they managed a third draw in a row. They may have been knocked out but they finished above the World Champions Italy and can go home as heroes. Paraguay ended up as group…

Japan only needed a draw to progress to the knockout rounds, but Denmark were favourites to go through despite needing all three points. The Danes were hoping to use their height advantage against the Japanese but the smaller defenders had…

The Netherlands kept their 100% record to finish top of their group, but Cameroon made them work hard for it, despite finishing with zero points and with nothing to play for but their pride. Holland also conceded their first goal, albeit…

The biggest shock of the tournament came last night when the World Champions Italy were knocked out in the Group stages by minnows Slovakia. This is the first time that Slovakia had appeared at the World Cup Finals, and they had been…

The France and Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka may have been sent home from South Africa in disgrace, but he was immediately given a boost on his return by Chelsea, who have given him a one-year extension to his present contract. The 31…

According to reports this evening, the Valencia and Spain midfielder David Silva has agreed to join Manchester City for £27m, but if Roque Santa Cruz goes the other way then the price will be reduced to just £21m, but that depends on how…

After their unlikely draw with England, the United States were favourites to progress to the second round along with the Brits, but they couldn't have left it any later! Lando Donovan finally put the ball in the back of the net in the last…

The Germans needed to win to be sure of topping the group, and although they got the three points it was not so easy to break down a talented and strong Ghana side. Mesut Ozil scored an excellent winning goal and his overall performance…

Serbia may have beaten the mighty Germans, but the Socceroos put them firmly in their place and can go home with their heads held high after this 2-1 win. The first half ended 0-0 but the second half came alive when Tim Cahill put…

England desperately needed to win this match after disappointing against the USA and Algeria, and although they managed to take the three points away, there was a few anxious moments as they failed to build on their one-goal lead. James…