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Soccer: Kaka's burden is that he must win beautifully

South African youngsters show off their soccer skills

Herald photographer Brett Phibbs captures South African youngsters showing their skills in the beautiful game on a dusty pitch next to the All Whites’ training venue in Johannesburg.

Soccer: Rejected player follows Brazil as fan

JOHANNESBURG - Alexandre Pato is following Brazil around South Africa as a fan after failing to make his country's World Cup squad.

Soccer: Fifa makes killing at S Africa's expense

Soccer: Nelsen to miss Chile game

Ladies of night chase World Cup score

Some Kiwi ladies are hoping for a different kind of score when the soccer World Cup kicks off this weekend in South Africa.

Soccer: Mexico face difficult choice for South Africa clash

JOHANNESBURG - Mexico's main doubt going into Friday's World Cup opener against host South Africa is the identity of its striker. Will it be veteran Guillermo Franco or youthful Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez?

Reality hits as All Whites land in Africa

Soccer: Socceroos vow to regroup

MULDERSDRIFT - The Socceroos have vowed to regroup and take inspiration from reserve goalkeeper Brad Jones' bravery after the family tragedy which looks certain to force him out of the World Cup.