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Drogba Out?

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The Ivory Coast Football Federation have confirmed captain Didier Drogba has broken his arm but are still not ruling him out of the World Cup. Drogba was forced out of the Ivorians’ World Cup warm-up game against Japan in Sion …

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Messi tips England

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Argentina forward Lionel Messi believes England are among the leading contenders to win the World Cup in South Africa this summer. Spain and Brazil are the most fancied sides to lift the trophy but the Barcelona star believes England should …

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Ballack out of World Cup

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Germany captain Michael Ballack has been ruled out of this summer’s World Cup because of the right ankle injury he suffered in Saturday’s FA Cup final. The 33-year-old Chelsea midfielder has made 98 appearances for his country and played in …

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Danny Jordaan not happy

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World Cup head organizer Danny Jordaan has criticized Dunga for leaving Ronaldinho out of Brazil’s first-choice squad for the tournament, saying some coaches are “blinded” by a sense of power. Jordaan said Wednesday that Ronaldinho is a “soccer genius” who …

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