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FIFA World Cup 2010: Spain vs Paraguay: The European Champions all set for the quarter finals clash

By S.Deb • Jul 3rd, 2010 • Category: Fifa World Cup, Sports

Today’s encounter is the fourth meeting between Spain and Paraguay. Two of their previous clashes ended in goalless draws, one being a friendly encounter in 2002 and the other a first round match at France World Cup 1998. Spain scored the only win by either side when winning 3-1 in another first round meeting at […]



FIFA World Cup 2010: Brazil ’s 3-0 win over Chile advances them into the final 8

By S.Deb • Jun 28th, 2010 • Category: Fifa World Cup, Sports

Brazil have knocked Chile out of the FIFA World Cup 2010, ensuring themselves a berth in the quarter finals against the Netherlands.



FIFA World Cup 2010: Brazil downs Chile 2-0 at half time

By S.Deb • Jun 28th, 2010 • Category: Fifa World Cup, Sports

The first half of the knock out match between Brazil and Chile came to an end and the Samba boys are leading over Chile with 2 goals.



FIFA World Cup 2010: Ramos determined to stop his “friend” Cristiano Ronaldo

By S.Deb • Jun 28th, 2010 • Category: Fifa World Cup, Sports

Spainish defender Sergio Ramos is confident ahead of their round of 16 clash with Portugal, but believes that to prevent Portugal they must prevent Cristiano Ronaldo.



FIFA World Cup 2010: Brazil, Chile ready for the duell for the quarter finals berth

By S.Deb • Jun 28th, 2010 • Category: Uncategorized

World no.1, Brazil will take on their South American rival Chile today, vying to beat them for the third time in three FIFA World Cup encounters, with the prize on offer a berth in the quarter finals. Whoever they are facing, the five-time champions come under pressure to win every match.



FIFA World Cup 2010: Cristiano Ronaldo confident of attaining World Cup glory

By S.Deb • Jun 26th, 2010 • Category: Fifa World Cup, Sports

Cristiano Ronaldo, the optimistic captain of Portugal, says that it doesn’t matter who they have to face in their pursuit of the World Cup against Spain, after playing to a standoff with Brazil proved enough to clinch their place in the knock out phase of the tournament and strenghthen their aspiration for glory.



FIFA World Cup 2010: “We have not played well against Chile”, says Spanish playmaker Xavi

By S.Deb • Jun 26th, 2010 • Category: Fifa World Cup, Sports

According to Spanish midfielder Xavi, the la Furia Roja did not play well in their World Cup Group finale win over Chile and said that it’s now do or die situation in the knock out stage, starting with Portugal in Cape Town on Tuesday.



FIFA World Cup 2010: Group H: Spain beats Chile 2-1, advances into next stage. Honduras hold Switzerland for a goalless draw, as both gets eliminated

By S.Deb • Jun 25th, 2010 • Category: Fifa World Cup, Sports

Group H match between 2008 Euro Cup winner,Spain and Chile came to an end with Spain beating the South American team 2-1. The European Champs played an excellent game with 58% ball possession as they maintained full authority over the game. Spain’s win booked them a berth for next stage. Despite the loss, Chile moved […]



FIFA World Cup 2010: Group G: Portugal holds Brazil for a goalless draw as both teams move into the knock out stage. Ivory Coast’s 3-0 win over Korea DPR not enough to book them round of 16 berth

By S.Deb • Jun 25th, 2010 • Category: Fifa World Cup, Sports

The Group G match between Portugal and Brazil end with both the teams failing to score. It has been an exciting encounter, with Brazil dominating the match with 61% ball possession. The draw resulted in Portugal’s progress into the next round as group runners up while Brazil moved into the knock out stage as group […]



FIFA World Cup 2010: Group G: Portugal Brazil play an exciting goalless first half, Ivory Coast leads Korea DPR 2-0 at half time

By S.Deb • Jun 25th, 2010 • Category: Fifa World Cup, Sports

The first half of Group G match between Portugal and Brazil came to an end. It has been a fast and furious match but both the teams are yet to score. Brazil have dominated the match with 63% ball possession and 12 shots of goal in comparison to portugal’s 6. The European side are expected […]