2010 World Cup Updates

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Argentina forward Lionel Messi says England are among the leading contenders to lift the World Cup in South Africa this summer.

England are a real threat - Messi

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Bayern Munich full-back Philipp Lahm will captain Germany at the World Cup in place of injured Michael Ballack.

Lahm replaces Ballack as captain

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Robbie Keane gets two and debutant Paul Green also scores as the Republic of Ireland beat Algeria 3-0.

Algeria beaten by Ireland

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Cameroon captain Samuel Eto'o says he will rethink playing in the World Cup after criticism from legend Roger Milla.

Eto'o threatens to skip Cup

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Fiorentina coach Cesare Prandelli will take over as Italy boss when Marcello Lippi steps down after the World Cup.

Prandelli to be next Italy boss

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Two own goals give England an unconvincing 2-1 win over Japan in their final warm-up game before flying to South Africa for the World Cup.

Japan 1-2 England

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Nigeria are still searching for their first victory under Lars Lagerback after a 1-1 draw with Colombia on Sunday.

Colombia hold an improved Nigeria

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Barcelona midfielder Jonathan dos Santos is left out of Mexico's 23-man squad for this summer's World Cup in South Africa.

Mexico drop Jonathan dos Santos

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South Africa captain Aaron Mokoena, on his 100th appearance, leads Bafana Bafana to a convincing 5-0 victory over Guatemala.

Mokoena marks landmark in SA win

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South Korea coach Huh Jung-moo names two English-based players in his 26-man preliminary squad for this summer's World Cup in South Africa.

South Korea name World Cup squad