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"I am ready to get an injection in order to play," he added. "If Del Bosque needs me I'll be there."

Uruguay, ranked No. 16, are a two-time World Cup winner, while the fourth-ranked Netherlands are still yet to win the Cup.

World Cup organizers say they have no news on whether Nelson Mandela will attend next weekend's final at Soccer City.

Luis Saurez saved Uruguay by his handball that got him a red card.

The 32-year-old Nakamura told Japanese media on Thursday that he has played his last game for Japan.

Neither team could come up with a goal during the 120 minutes of play.

Spain will face their sternest World Cup test against Portugal on Tuesday.

Here's a list of the best and the worst from the teams that have already been evicted from the 2010 World Cup.

Uruguayan referee Jorge Larrionda denied Frank Lampard a goal.

The two South American nations already know what to expect from their opponent in the match at Ellis Park Stadium.

The back padding became visible after Julio Cesar was injured in the second half of Brazil's 0-0 draw with Portugal.

The Real Madrid center back fell awkwardly on Saturday and had to be carried off the field at North West University Sports Complex.

Deco has recovered from the hip injury that ruled him out of Portugal's last two Group G matches.

The Mexican trained with a ball for the first time on Friday since picking up a leg injury more than a week ago.

England needs Rooney to start scoring if it is going to get much further at the World Cup.

Moving Day arrives Tuesday at the World Cup, and it could be a Latin American fiesta.