2010 World Cup Updates

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United States striker Jozy Altidore returns to training after injuring his ankle on Wednesday.

Altidore boost for United States

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Australia are not expecting Brad Jones to return to the World Cup finals after the Middlesbrough goalkeeper returns home because of his young son's illness.

Aussie keeper Jones returns home

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Sixteen people, including two policemen, are injured after a crush outside a South African ground hosting a World Cup warm-up game.

Fans injured in SA stadium crush

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South Africa keeper Itumeleng Khune admits he faces competition for his place in the team for the World Cup.

S Africa keeper worried for place

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Hosts South Africa round up their World Cup preparations by defeating Denmark 1-0 - extending their unbeaten run to 12 matches.

SA beat Denmark in last warm-up

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Nigerian officials insist they had no alternative but to go ahead with Sunday's warm-up game, where 16 people were injured outside the ground.

Nigerians defend choice of venue

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Ivory Coast are hopeful captain Didier Drogba will play a part at the World Cup after his recovery from a broken arm is described as very encouraging.

Ivory Coast hopeful over Drogba

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England canter to a 3-0 win over the Platinum Stars in their final match before the World Cup in Moruleng.

England cruise to warm-up win

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South Africa deports 10 Argentines who police say were planning to disrupt the World Cup, which starts this week.

South Africa deports 'hooligans'

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Tanzania are waiting to find out just how high the price will be of inviting Brazil to play a friendly with the country's national team.

Tanzania count cost of Brazil match