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Articles about Confederations Cup

Confed Cup: No suspects in hotel theft

No one has yet been identified as responsible for the alleged theft of money from the Egyptian national soccer team's hotel rooms, police say.

Fabiano -- Brazil's new golden boy

Kaka might steal all the headlines but Luis Fabiano has emerged from the Confederations Cup as one of Brazil's new golden boys.

Double from Luis Fabiano rescues Brazil

Defending champions Brazil fought back from 2-0 down to beat the United States 3-2 and win the Confederations Cup for the third time.

Alonso free kick gives Spain third in Confed Cup

Spain secured third place at the Confederations Cup on Sunday when Xabi Alonso curled home a long-range free kick to give them a 3-2 win.

Torres warns SA to expect Spanish backlash

Spain striker Fernando Torres has warned South Africa to expect a backlash when they clash in the Confederations Cup third place playoff on Sunday.

Confed Cup has united South Africa, say football chiefs

Organisers of the Confederations Cup on Friday hailed the tournament for uniting South Africans in a way no other sporting code has managed.

Good shot South Africa

Four Mail & Guardian staffers share their experiences of attending Confederations Cup matches.

Late goal from Alves puts Brazil in final

Daniel Alves scored from a free kick two minutes from time to give Brazil a hard-earned 1-0 win over hosts South Africa on Thursday.

Del Bosque wary of improving United States

Coach Vicente del Bosque has warned Spain to be wary of the United States, who they meet in the Confederations Cup semifinals on Wednesday.

World Cup revs up tourism in Rustenburg

Former miner Oleseng Mokoena has broken 15 plates and a dozen wine glasses since becoming a waiter in Rustenburg a month ago.

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Photos about Confederations Cup

Good sport
Jacob Zuma shows his soccer skills in Soweto on June 13 2009 ahead of the Confederations Cup....
Lucky Luis
Brazilian forward Luis Fabiano poses with the "silver shoe" he was awarded as second best player at the Confederations C...
Warm up
Brazilian goalie Daniel Alves takes off his jersey during a training session at the Orlando Stadium on Friday. Brazil fa...
Do it again Dani
Do it again Dani Daniel Alves celebrates after scoring the winning goal against Bafana Bafana during the Confederations ...
Magic moment
Former president Nelson Mandela poses with Bafana coach Joel Santana in Johannesburg on Wednesday. Madiba wished the tea...


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