Dunga: I’m the man for the job
Dunga, enjoying the best spell of his three years in charge, has hit back at critics ahead of Brazil opening the defence of their FIFA Confederations Cup title.
Iraq optimistic about Confederation semis after draw
JOHANNESBURG, June 14 (Reuters) – Iraq coach Bora Milutinovic is optimistic the team can make the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup after holding hosts South Africa to a goalless draw in the opening match on Sunday.
Torres hat-trick inspires Spanish rout
RUSTENBURG, South Africa, June 14 (Reuters) – Spain striker Fernando Torres scored a stunning hat-trick in the opening 17 minutes to inspire Confederations Cup favourites Spain to a 5-0 rout of New Zealand on Sunday.
Iraqis put damper on hosts’ opening party
JOHANNESBURG, June 14 (Reuters) – Asian champions Iraq put a damper on South Africa’s opening party at the Confederations Cup on Sunday, holding the hosts to a 0-0 draw in a preliminary dress rehearsal for next year’s first World Cup finals in Africa.
Great start for Spain
Fernando Torres fired a “hat-trick” to overpower New Zealand 5-0 in Confederations Cup debut; they lead Group 1 all alone.
USA face tough debut
Bob Bradley’s team will debut at Confederations Cup against FIFA World Cup champ Italy in Group 2, round 1.
New Zealand vs Spain Highlights
New Zealand vs Spain Highlights 14.06.2009 FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 New Zealand vs Spain Highlights
South Africa vs Iraq highlights
14.06.2009 FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 South Africa vs Iraq highlights
Italy’s American-born Rossi hopes to play U.S. team
PRETORIA, June 13 (Reuters) – Italy’s American-born striker Guiseppe Rossi hopes to get a chance to play against the United States when the countries clash in the Confederations Cup on Monday.
Del Bosque warns Spain is primed
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque warns that his team is in prime condition and are pumped up to win the FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009.
Spain favored to win Confederations Cup
Spain are favorites to win this month’s Confederations Cup in South Africa, according to bookmakers. The European champions are closely followed by Italy.
Injury rules Egypt striker Zaki out of Confed Cup
A hamstring injury has ruled Egypt striker Amr Zaki out of the FIFA Confederations Cup in South Africa from Sunday.
Shehata: We must not fear Brazil
The Egypt coach believes his shell-shocked squad dare not fear Brazil ahead of their FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 showdown in South Africa on 15 June.
Spain’s Iniesta sidelined for Confederations Cup
MADRID (AP) -Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta will miss Spain’s Confederations Cup campaign this month because of injury, the Spanish soccer federation said Friday.
Two referees replaced due to injury
Two of the ten referees selected to officiate at the FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009 have been requested to return home from the event before it has kicked off.
