Since designation as coach of the Argentina's national team, Diego has certainly shown considerable signs of improvement since that agonizing last-minute qualification against Uruguay.
South Africa began their fourth and final training camp ahead of the World Cup. They'll get plenty of practice to fine tune their goalscoring skills. South Africa will play five friendlies before their June 11 tournament opener, all at World Cup match or training venues. They face China (Nelspruit, May 16), Bulgaria (Soccer City, Johannesburg, May 24), Columbia (Pretoria, May 27) Thailand (Cape Town, May 31) and Denmark (Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg, June 5). There is also talk that SAFA officials are trying to organise a friendly match against Brazil at the Orlando Stadium on either June 2 or June 7.
Argentina have Lionel Messi, Carlos Tevez, hitman Diego Milito to lead the line, Diego Maradona as coach, and the world to conquer. Argentina might possess these qualities, but certainly do not look like it heading into the tournament.
The World Cup was rocked by a fresh injury setback on Tuesday when Portugal winger Nani was ruled out of the tournament, joining a list of star withdrawals.
FIFA World Cup started with great excitement and show. Here are some of the photographs of the opening ceremony of the World Cup. Which is your favorite?
It's playing for your country. You shouldn't need incentives.
I wonder do they get charged that for every goal they concede.
They deserve the cash. It's a hard job.
It has been reported that the South African Football Association will pay 1 million rand, the equivalent to over 86,000 pounds for every goal they score during the World Cup. That is quite an incentive for the host nation's team but is it too much, too little or generally taking away from the pride of playing for one's nation?
