Appearing at his third FIFA World Cup, Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas has reached the pinnacle of his profession, enjoying one of the most impressive tournaments of his career and walking away with the adidas Golden दस्ताना, दस्ताने as the tournament’s most impressive goalkeeper.

Casillas endured the worst possible start to the tournament against Group H opponents Switzerland, with La Roja conceding a goal against the run of play and falling to a shock defeat. It was not long before the Spain captain's powers of concentration came under question, although he refused to shy away from the cameras, preferring...

Dutch coach Bert वैन, वान Marwijk says he is confident the Oranje will prevail over five-time champions Brazil in Friday's FIFA World Cup™ quarter-final. The Netherlands go into this last-eight clash at the Nelson Mandela खाड़ी, बे Stadium having won their first four matches in South Africa, but face their toughest test yet in the shape of Dunga's A Seleção.

Van Marwijk, who assumed control of the Netherlands team after UEFA EURO 2008, told a pre-match press conference: "Brazil are favourites for the World Cup, but we've proven we can also beat this type of opponent. I am fully confident of that.

"My...

Coach Dunga is confident he has assembled a mature and skilful Brazilian squad ready for their first big challenge at the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ against the Netherlands.

Brazil cruised into the quarter-finals with a 3-0 win over Chile at सॉकर City on Monday and now face the Dutch in Port Elizabeth on Friday. The Netherlands, two-time beaten finalists in 1974 and 1978, stretched their longest-ever unbeaten streak to 23 games with a 2-1 Round-of-16 victory over Slovakia in Durban on Monday.

The Brazilians, aiming for a record sixth world title, have beaten the Dutch twice in their two previous...

Immediately after Argentina's 4-0 quarterfinal loss to Germany on Saturday, Maradona was understandably upset. And according to Argentina's Deportes y Noticias, he let a group of German प्रशंसकों know it. A translation of their report:

Argentina national team coach Diego Maradona had an altercation with German प्रशंसकों after the end of the match that marked the elimination of कहा team from the 2010 South Africa World Cup.

Apparently upset over post game celebrations द्वारा प्रशंसकों located behind the Argentinean bench, Maradona approached and scolded them, until Dalma, one of his daughters, entered the field...

Brazil may have already qualified for the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup™, but Kaka has warned Portugal to still expect a battle when the two sides meet on Friday.

Kaka is suspended for the game after being sent off in his team's 3-1 triumph over Côte d'Ivoire. The South Americans lead Group G, two points clear of second-place Portugal, who need a win to guarantee the चोटी, शीर्ष spot in the pool.

"Brazil will go out to win," कहा Kaka. "This final group game is important for us to finish first. A draw would also be good but a win would give us the strength to go into the knock-out round really motivated."...