PRETORIA - South African President Jacob Zuma has wished his country's soccer World Cup team ahead of their crucial final Group A match against France Tuesday, saying "come what may, we are already winners".
PRETORIA - Argentine coach Diego Maradona said Monday that star striker Lionel Messi would play against Greece in the teams' third and last Group B match of the football World Cup.
Aguero not concerned with rivals' struggles
PRETORIA - Diego Maradona revisits the past Tuesday when his Argentina side faces Greece in Polokwane in their final football World Cup Group B match.
Algeria: We can beat US if we play our style
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