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News Source: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
| 5 months ago
ET The Associated Press Looking to avoid the problems it had against South Africa, Brazil enters the Confederations Cup final against the United States hoping the Americans don't focus solely on defence. Brazil struggled against the hosts in the...
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News Source: The Jakarta Post
| 5 months ago
Five-time world champion Brazil is playing in its fourth Confederations Cup final and seeking its record third title. "It was important to reach the final regardless of the opponent," Brazil striker Luis Fabiano said. "We were expecting to play...
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News Source: BBC
| 5 months ago
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque is expected to shuffle his pack as his attentions turn to the 2010 World Cup. Goalkeeper Diego Lopez is the only squad member yet to feature, whilst Dani Guiza and Pablo Hernandez have played just 46 minutes between...
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News Source: Androscoggin News
| 5 months ago
That was the promise made by Bafana Bafana players ahead of Sundays Confederations Cup third place playoff against Spain at the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace in Rustenburg...There is a new self belief and swagger in the Bafana squad after they matched...
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News Source: Gulfnews.com
| 5 months ago
It's been great for a lot of my young players," the Brazilian told Reuters after his side reached the semi-finals, losing 1-0 to holders Brazil on Thursday. "It's their first competition at this level...Santana said he was delighted with the steep...
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News Source: Daily News & Analysis
| 5 months ago
As extra-time loomed in Brazil's Confederations Cup semifinal against South Africa coach Dunga let Alves loose on the hosts as an 82nd minute replacement for Andre Santos. Sent on as a potential match winner he read his script to perfection by...
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News Source: Honolulu Advertiser
| 5 months ago
Brazil knows it could have problems winning its second consecutive Confederations Cup if it plays the final against the United States with the same lack of creativity it displayed in the semifinal against South Africa. Brazil just beat South Africa...
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News Source: BBC
| 5 months ago
South Africa coach Joel Santana says his side have improved considerably during the Confederations Cup. Bafana Bafana went down to a narrow 1-0 defeat by Brazil on Thursday evening in Johannesburg, earning praise from commentators and fans. Santana...
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News Source: Daily Mail & Guardian
| 5 months ago
Some of the best players in the world have been in action at the Fifa Confederations Cup 2009 and it is safe to say that they have not disappointed. The likes of Fernando Torres, Kaka and Teko Modise have played vital roles in helping their teams...
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News Source: Daily Mail & Guardian
| 5 months ago
The Confederations Cup curtain finally comes down on Sunday, putting an end to a dramatic two weeks that turned the football world on its head. It has been a fantastic tournament with upset after upset that have made a mockery of the form books.