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90 days to go - Fri, 12 Mar 2010

Netherlands midfielder Johan Neeskens scored the fastest goal in a FIFA World Cup™ Final after 90 seconds against West Germany in 1974.

Mbombela Stadium finally boasts a green, world-class pitch - Fri, 12 Mar 2010

It has been a rocky road, but Nelspruit’s Mbombela stadium now boasts a lush pitch that will be ready for World Cup action in June.

Speedy Walcott chasing the dream - Fri, 12 Mar 2010

Improbably taken to Germany 2006 at just 17, jet-heeled Arsenal winger Theo Walcott is yearning for another FIFA World Cup adventure in South Africa.

Home truths - Fri, 12 Mar 2010

This month's edition of FIFA World takes a closer look at the phenomenon of home advantage and the reasons for this being a factor in football.

Rajevac: Winning is all that matters - Fri, 12 Mar 2010

Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac chatted to FIFA.com about his team’s form, Sulley Muntari's disciplinary problems and Mario Balotelli's chance of a call-up.

Drogba named Africa's best - Fri, 12 Mar 2010

Côte d'Ivoire and Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been crowned African Player of the Year for 2009 ahead of Michael Essien and Samuel Eto'o.

91 days to go - Thu, 11 Mar 2010

The number 91 is a special one for Diego Maradona who won 91 caps for Argentina and helped La Albiceleste win the 1986 FIFA World Cup™.

Bunjaku: Plenty to play for - Thu, 11 Mar 2010

Though hardly a stellar name in European football, Swiss international Albert Bunjakuhas made a real impact in the Bundesliga this term.

Blue is the colour for Hamsik - Thu, 11 Mar 2010

Marek Hamsik is in the form of his life, an undisputed first choice in the light blue of Napoli and a certain starter in the dark blue of Slovakia.

Verbeek: No decision on future - Thu, 11 Mar 2010

Australia coach Pim Verbeek says he has yet to make a decision on whether he will stay with the Socceroos beyond the 2010 FIFA World Cup.