Ten memorable goals of the World Cup

We were not treated to many goals this World Cup. But from the few -- there were just 145, the lowest in any FIFA World Cup since the tournament switched to a 64-game format -- the ones that......

Tshabalala scored the tournament's first goal

Siphiwe Tshabalala gave hosts South Africa the perfect start.  The Kaizer Chiefs' midfielder, who was playing in his 50th international, crashed home an unstoppable left foot shot high and......

Ten memorable goals of the 2010 World Cup

As the World Cup nears, expectations of goals, goals and more goals rise. With the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo in prime form, Brazil could well turn out to be a goal-fest. The......

Messi vies with Japanese teenager for top goal

Lionel Messi and Arjen Robben are battling with a Japanese teenager and a Swedish second division player for FIFA's goal of the year award. The shortlist of 10 announced on Tuesday also included......

South Africa beat France to restore pride

South Africa took advantage of a dispirited France team, who were reduced to 10 men for more than a hour, to win 2-1 in their last World Cup Group A match and restore some pride on Tuesday. The......