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England can reach the final

EXCLUSIVE: Legendary commentator John Motson feels that with a ‘bit of luck’ England can reach the World Cup final in South Africa. Speaking to Goal.com, the infamous voice of English football concedes that the question regarding England’s first choice goalkeeper has to be resolved...

Cabanas targets finals

Paraguay striker Salvador Cabanas, who is recovering from a gunshot wound to the head has vowed to feature at the World Cup finals this summer. The America striker was shot whilst attending a bar in Mexico City with close friends in January, but told his father 'Dad I will play the World Cup'

Spurs trio crucial for England

EXCLUSIVE: Former Tottenham Hotspur and England defender Gary Mabbutt has revealed to Goal.com that he believes Spurs trio Peter Crouch, Aaron Lennon and Jermain Defoe will be crucial to the success of the current England team at the World Cup in South Africa later this year...

Know your World Cup rivals!

Want to know the local insight to your World Cup opponents? Well look no further! Goal.com continues its build up to the 2010 World Cup finals in South Arfrica, offering our readers an analysis of every group, so if you want to know MORE than MOST about your opposition, click here!

Diego eyes World Cup glory

EXCLUSIVE: Brazil and Juventus midfielder Diego told Goal.com that he is eyeing 2010 success with both club and country. Upon being asked how he thought the Italian national team would fair at the World Cup finals, he replied “perhaps finalists with Brazil being the champions!”

Jordaan: South Africa is safe

Local Organising Committee CEO Dr Danny Jordaan has dismissed concerns regarding the safety and security at the 2010 World Cup finals, in light of the Togo attacks in Angola. Jordaan was adamant that "South Africa have been working non-stop for the last four years, planning for the best”