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/ 4 September 2009
The campaign to become the president of Safa is being waged in the corridors of power, but an air of civility has stifled public controversy.
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.
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.
Bafana have promised to take the game to Brazil on Thursday when they meet the five-time world champions in a Confederations Cup semifinal.
South Africa, seeking Brazilian inspiration to create their own samba-style team ahead of the 2010 World Cup, face the real thing in Thursday’s semi.
Clint Dempsey admitted he had no idea his side still had a chance to qualify while teammates said they had planned an honourable exit.
Brazil and Italy will be wary of scares in the Confederations Cup when they play again on Thursday, having battled to getting off to a winning start.
Guiseppe Rossi set aside the mixed emotions of playing against the country of his birth to inspire Italy to a 3-1 win over the US on Monday.
European champions Spain are strong favourites to sweep into the Confederations Cup semifinals and should extend their winning run against Iraq.
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/ 25 January 2009
SA marks 500 days to the World Cup finals on Monday facing questions over the country’s ability to be ready in time for the start of the tournament.