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The South African World Cup Football team is surrounded by fans as they ride atop a double decker bus during the Bafana Bafana Parade on June 9, 2010 in Sandton, South Africa.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

World Cup review, Part II: The trials of group A and Bafana’s lasting legacy

With a world-class gauntlet laid out in front of them, could South Africa make an expectant nation proud?

Real take Hernandez on loan from United

Javier Hernandez is surplus to requirements at United as the English Premier League club agreed to take striker Radamel Falcao on loan from AS Monaco.

Manchester United’s striker Javier Hernandez.

Drama and anger mark controversial United win against Chelsea

Javier Hernandez grabbed a controversial 3-2 victory for Manchester United at Chelsea after the Blues were reduced to nine men in a tempestuous clash.

Man United rescued by super-sub Hernandez

Steven Gerrard scored on his first start before Javier Hernandez headed a late equaliser as Liverpool and Manchester United battled to a 1-1 draw.

Man United slips Hernandez a new deal

Javier Hernandez has has been added to the list of renewed contracts at Manchester United, along with the likes of Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney.

Fergie relishes United’s flying start

Fergie relishes United’s flying start

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United’s flying start to the season is all the more impressive considering the severity of their fixture list.

Stop asking which squad is the best

Fergie backs United to finish the job

Sir Alex Ferguson insists his Manchester United stars will have no problem getting the point they need to clinch the club’s record 19th league title.

Man United’s title charge slowed by Newcastle draw

Man United’s title charge slowed by Newcastle draw

Manchester United’s Premier League title charge was slowed by Newcastle on Tuesday, after a 0-0 draw to end a run of three consecutive wins.

Stop asking which squad is the best

Fergie backs Hernandez to fire United’s Euro bid

Alex Ferguson believes Mexican striker Javier Hernandez has provided Manchester United with the extra fire-power required to win the Champions League.

Man Utd beat Stoke 2-1 to go three points clear

Manchester United finally put space between themselves and the chasing pack with a 2-1 home win over Stoke City on Tuesday.

Hernandez to the rescue as United advance

Javier Hernandez struck the winner as Manchester United booked their place in the League Cup quarterfinals with a 3-2 victory over Wolves on Tuesday.

France inconsolable after Mexico loss

France inconsolable after Mexico loss

Bafana Bafana’s chances of advancing in the Soccer World Cup were delivered a blow on Thursday as Mexico beat France 2-0 in Polokwane.