FIFA denies North Korean players are missing
Football's world governing body FIFA on Friday denied rumours that four North Korea players listed as no-shows for their World Cup match against...

Brazil coach Dunga – We were nervous
Brazilian coach Dunga said his team was nervous against North Korea, but the man who captained his country to World Cup success in 1994 believes they...

Gilberto Silva praise for North Korea
Gilberto Silva admits they did not expect North Korea to put up such a resolute display.

Brazil made to sweat for victory
Brazil’s quest for yet another World Cup crown began in somewhat uncertain style, though they still managed to battle to a 2-1 victory over North...

Brazil's Kaka not worried about his injury
Kaka says he doesn't know if he can play the full ninety minutes when the five-time champions take on North Korea for their opening Group G match at...

World Cup briefs
Brazil coach Dunga banned reporters from attending the team’s training session on Saturday.

World Cup news updates
Denmark coach Morten Olsen is back on his feet after being out sick for two days with a virus.

We know what to expect - Kolo Toure
Ivory Coast are pooled with Brazil, North Korea and Portugal in the group phase of the 2010 World Cup and Les Elephants will face a tough task to...

Tembisa Stadium stampede: The price of disorganisation
I spotted the potential for disaster as soon as I arrived at the Makhulong Stadium in Tembisa. A long queue stretched back almost half a kilometre,...

Nigeria defends choice of Tembisa Stadium
Nigeria officials say they had no choice but to play Sunday's friendly against North Korea at the 12 000-capacity Tembisa Stadium because all of the...