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Forlan gets Golden Ball nod

2010-07-12 08:23

Uruguay striker Diego Forlan was surprisingly awarded the Golden Ball as the best player of the 2010 Soccer World Cup.

 
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Germany edge Uruguay in PE

2010-07-10 23:22

Germany have snatched third place at the Soccer World Cup, beating Uruguay at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth.

 
Tournament News

Bookies get behind Spain

2010-07-09 11:57

Bookmakers have installed Spain as favourites to win the 2010 Soccer World Cup against Holland at Soccer City on Sunday.

 
National News

Zuma hails World Cup benefits

2010-07-07 12:38

The World Cup has led to improvements in transport and communication and has had a great social impact, says President Jacob Zuma.

 
Tournament News

Uruguayan's major SWC impact

2010-07-11 08:39

The difference between success and failure is often measured in inches, and so it proved for Uruguay striker Diego Forlan.

 
Tournament News

Feet vie for Golden Boot

2010-07-10 10:19

Both Germany and Uruguay have hyped third place, but it is the battle to be top-scorer that seems to be the chief attraction.

 
National News

Paul to predict final

2010-07-08 14:09

Paul the "psychic" octopus will predict the final, but only if his hefty workload has not exhausted him, says his aquarium.

 
Tournament News

Third time lucky for Dutch?

2010-07-07 07:15

The Dutch are no strangers to heartbreak when it comes to the crunch, but for now it's party time for the Oranje, writes Rob Houwing.

2010 Star Player

Diego Forlan

The twice European Golden Boot winner top-scored for Uruguay in the qualifiers with seven goals including the last-gasp penalty winner in Ecuador that kept them in the fight.
 
Tournament News

Octopus: Germany come third

2010-07-09 12:19

The oracle has spoken. Germany will beat Uruguay in the third-place play-off, according to Paul the "psychic" octopus.

 
National News

Ghost town gets soccer fever

2010-07-07 14:25

A small Eastern Cape town with a population of just 600 has been swept by soccer fever as the World Cup reaches its climax.

 
Tournament News

Odds on Holland v Spain final

2010-07-06 14:41

Bookies fancy the Netherlands to face Spain in the 2010 Soccer World Cup final at Soccer City in Soweto.

 
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National News

Fans flood into Cape Town

2010-07-06 14:21

Thousands of Dutch and Uruguay football fans have descended on Cape Town for their 2010 FIFA World Cup semi-final match.

 
Tournament News

Dutch: Arrogance Achilles heel

2010-07-06 07:24

Following the shock exits of Argentina and Brazil, the Netherlands have taken to heart warnings that arrogance could cost them.

 
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Dutch wary of Uruguay

2010-07-05 09:00

The Dutch team will not be taking anything for granted when they face Uruguay in the first of the semifinals in Cape Town.

 
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Suarez available for SWC final

2010-07-03 19:26

Luis Suarez received a one-match ban for his handball against Ghana, meaning he could still play in the World Cup final.

 
Tournament News

FIFA may ban Suarez for longer

2010-07-03 11:41

FIFA will study official reports from the Uruguay-Ghana SWC quarter-final before deciding how long to suspend Luis Suarez.

 
Tournament News

Gyan: Ghana chasing history

2010-07-02 07:15

Ghanaian striker Asamoah Gyan says he needs no more motivation to win their quarter final than the chance to make African history.

 
National News

More empty seats at matches?

2010-06-26 12:40

FIFA says that 5 000 tickets are still available for the Uruguay-South Korea match at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth.

 
Tournament News

Uruguay finish top of group

2010-06-22 18:30

Ajax striker Luis Suarez has fired Uruguay into the knockout phase of the SWC as winners of Group A after a win over Mexico.

 
National News

SA no longer 'feeling it'

2010-06-18 15:32

The World Cup may not be over, but after Bafana Bafana's performance against Uruguay, many South Africans are no longer "feeling it".

 
Tournament News

Tabarez amused by Parreira

2010-06-17 11:08

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez found Carlos Alberto Parreira's criticism of the match officials laughable after Uruguay's win over SA.

 
National News

SA silenced as Uruguay scores

2010-06-16 21:52

As Uruguay scored against Bafana Bafana at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria, a crowd gathered at a nearby pub were shattered.

 
Tournament News

Uruguay aim to silence Bafana

2010-06-14 14:03

Bafana Bafana's dream of going beyond the first round of the Soccer World Cup will be tested by Uruguay, who are determined to win.

 
Tournament News

France held to goalless draw

2010-06-11 22:58

Lacklustre France have failed to turn their superior possession into chances as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Uruguay.

 
Tournament News

Uruguay v France - teamsheets

2010-06-11 19:47

Teams for Friday's World Cup Group A match between Uruguay and France at Cape Town Stadium have been announced.

 
National News

Poor to build shacks

2010-06-10 19:38

A shack dwellers' organisation says it will try to build shacks outside Cape Town Stadium to highlight its demand for proper homes.

 
Tournament News

Uruguay: World Cup squad

2010-06-02 09:36

Bafana Bafana will take note of Uruguay's final 23-man squad for the World Cup - they face the South Americans on June 16.

 
2010 World Cup

Uruguay 1930

2010-05-12 10:11

The inaugural 1930 FIFA World Cup, featuring 13 teams, was the first of what has become the greatest sporting event in history.

 
Tournament News

Tabarez: Robben is threat

2010-07-06 11:45

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has cited Arjen Robben as the man they need to tame if his team is to shock the Netherlands.

 
Tournament News

Uruguay can spoil Dutch party

2010-07-05 22:30

Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk is not planning on changing his tactics for the World Cup semi-final against Uruguay.

 
National News

CT quarter-final drew 300 000

2010-07-05 09:47

The SWC quarter-final clash between Argentina and Germany drew a record 300 000 fans to Cape Town's inner city, authorities say.

 
Tournament News

'Allow Suarez to play final'

2010-07-03 18:45

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has pleaded his case as to why striker Luis Suarez should be allowed to play in the SWC final.

 
Tournament News

Uruguay 'cheated' to victory

2010-07-03 08:35

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has defended Luis Suarez whose extra-time, last-minute deliberate handball denied Ghana a winning goal.

 
Tournament News

Ghana bids for Africa history

2010-07-01 08:21

As the quarter final stages loom, it's crunch time for South Americans Uruguay, and Africa's Black Stars in particular.

 
Tournament News

Clean sweep for South America

2010-06-26 07:21

Chile's progress to the second round of the SWC means that every South American team made it out of the group stage.

 
Tournament News

Bookies fancy Bafana defeat

2010-06-22 10:19

Bookmakers have installed France as favourites to beat Bafana Bafana in their crunch final Group A game of the SWC in Bloemfontein.

 
National News

Bafana fans remain hopeful

2010-06-17 17:08

Despite Bafana Bafana's loss to Uruguay, fans still donned their t-shirts and displayed their national colours to show their support.

 
Tournament News

South Africans cry foul

2010-06-17 09:14

South Africans complained about the referee and their opponents after Uruguay's victory against the SWC hosts.

 
Tournament News

Bookies: Uruguay over Bafana

2010-06-15 11:52

Bookmakers have installed Uruguay as favourites to beat Bafana Bafana in their second game of the 2010 SWC at Loftus Versfeld.

 
National News

Players not laying charges

2010-06-12 17:49

Two members of the Uruguay soccer team who were robbed at their hotel in Cape Town have declined to press charges, police say.

 
Tournament News

France, Uruguay deadlocked

2010-06-11 21:36

France and Uruguay were locked 0-0 at halftime, with Sidney Govou wasting a golden chance to give the French the lead.

 
National News

CT wakes up to World Cup

2010-06-11 15:17

Football fans from Africa to Australia and Latin America have packed downtown Cape Town to the piercing din of vuvuzelas.

 
Tournament News

Bookies: Mexico to beat Bafana

2010-06-15 11:34

Bookmakers have installed Mexico as favourites to beat Bafana Bafana in the opening game of the 2010 Soccer World Cup.

 
2010 World Cup

Uruguay Team Fact Box

2010-05-12 14:08

Everything you need to know about Uruguay: their road to the 2010 FIFA World Cup, squad members, key players and tournament prospects.

 
Tournament News

SWC: Uruguay eyeing Bafana

2010-05-25 07:54

Uruguay coach Oscar Washington Tabarez says the SWC match against SA will be decisive for their hopes of progressing.

 
Tournament News

Tabarez: We are not scared

2010-07-06 10:23

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez' team is the underdog for their semifinal clash with the Dutch, but he insists his men aren't scared.

 
Tournament News

Tabarez: Uruguay aren't cheats

2010-07-05 20:14

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has said that he was angry and upset that his team had been accused of cheating.

 
Tournament News

Dutch favourites to reach final

2010-07-04 17:45

The Netherlands go into their World Cup semi-final against Uruguay as hot favourites, and with an eye on the main prize.

 
Tournament News

Tickets available for CT semi

2010-07-03 15:25

FIFA says around 1 900 tickets are still available for the Netherlands v Uruguay World Cup semi-final in Cape Town.

 
Tournament News

Ghana's SWC dream over

2010-07-02 23:45

Uruguay have claimed their first SWC semi-final appearance in 40 years after a pulsating penalty shootout win over a heartbroken Ghana.

 
Tournament News

Suarez breaks Korean hearts

2010-06-26 18:10

Uruguay became the first country to make it into the 2010 World Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 win over South Korea.

 
Tournament News

S. Korea target Uruguay

2010-06-25 08:09

South Korea will attempt to end a five-match winless streak against Uruguay when the teams meet in their first Round of 16 match.

 
Tournament News

Mexico, Uruguay will play fair

2010-06-21 21:33

The coaches of Mexico and Uruguay have joined forces to dismiss suggestions they might collude to produce a draw.

 
National News

Vuvuzelas quiet as Bafana lose

2010-06-17 10:19

Vuvuzelas fell quiet in Nelspruit after Uruguay defeated the 10-man home side 3-0 in their second 2010 Group A clash at Loftus.

 
Tournament News

Bafana: We will fight on

2010-06-17 06:54

The Bafana camp insists they will fight on despite a demoralizing 3-0 defeat against Uruguay, which all but ends their campaign.

 
Tournament News

Moment of truth for Bafana

2010-06-15 06:55

It is game on for Bafana Bafana who face their moment of truth as Wednesday's clash with tough-as-teak Uruguay looms large.

 
Tournament News

Forlan: We're ready for Bafana

2010-06-12 12:08

Uruguay striker Diego Forlan was disappointed not to have scored against France in a draw at Cape Town Stadium.

 
Tournament News

Henry, Malouda start on bench

2010-06-11 20:29

France coach Raymond Domenech left Thierry Henry and Florent Malouda on the bench for their World Cup opener against Uruguay.

 
National News

Looking into the crystal ball

2010-06-11 09:36

Underestimating the underdogs and inflated egos could cost England, France and Mexico dearly at the 2010 World Cup, says a psychic.

 
Tournament News

SWC: Full Squad Lists

2010-06-02 14:19

All 32 countries have submitted their final FIFA Soccer World Cup teams - find the comprehensive list for your country here.

 
Tournament News

Rodriguez out Uruguay squad

2010-05-25 07:55

The absence of Porto forward Cristian Rodriguez was the only surprise in Uruguay's 26-man preliminary SWC squad announcement.

 

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