Brazil players celebrate after being crowned as the Confed Cup 2009 champions at Ellis Park. Photo: Adrian de Kock, Independent Newspapers
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First-half stunner - then Brazil changed up
The United States were leading favourites and title-holders Brazil 2-0 at half-time in the Confederations Cup final at Ellis Park in Johannesburg but then the South Americans struck back... Full Story...
The United States were leading favourites and title-holders Brazil 2-0 at half-time in the Confederations Cup final at Ellis Park in Johannesburg but then the South Americans struck back... Full Story...
Samba fever hits SA fans at Confed Cup final
Africa met South America at the final match of the Fifa Confederations Cup as local fans rallied behind Brazil in their match against the United States. Full Story...
'We are progressing on the right track'
A lack of experience cost Bafana Bafana the biggest upset in world soccer. That was the sobering opinion of Bafana head coach Joel Santana. Full Story...
Miracle men vs samba kings in Confed final
Brazil and the United States meet in the Confederations Cup final and it's going to be a thrill-a-minute match, writes Jonty Mark. Full Story...
Guiza delivers Spain thrilling Confed podium
Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso scored off a free kick to give Spain a dramatic extra-time victory over South Africa in the Confederations Cup third place play-off. Full Story...
Greenpoint Stadium pitch to be grown on site
Fifa reject off-site growth of pitch and demand it be grown at the ground instead. Full Story...
Confed Cup players passed drug tests - Fifa
Every single one of the Confederations Cup soccer players screened for drugs has tested negative, according to Fifa officials. Full Story...
Footballer the fans just love to boo
One of Matthew Booth's more tedious tasks during the Confederations Cup was to explain to foreign journalists that the great noise from the crowd when he touched the ball was not booing. Full Story...
Stofile slams abridged anthem
Sports Minister Makhenkesi Stofile says the government has "sharply" told the country's soccer federation never to abridge the national anthem again. Full Story...
Brazil top world rankings
Imperious Brazil are back to a familiar position - but Bafana Bafana remain relatively becalmed in 70th position. Full Story...
Positives outweigh the negatives for Bafana
Bafana Bafana's Confederations Cup run has lifted the spirits of their long-suffering fans ahead of next year's bigger event, the World Cup. Full Story...
Footballer the fans just love to boo 2009-07-04 08:51:56
One of Matthew Booth's more tedious tasks during the Confederations Cup was to explain to foreign journalists that the great noise from the crowd when he touched the ball was not booing. Full Story...
Stofile slams abridged anthem 2009-07-02 11:26:12
Sports Minister Makhenkesi Stofile says the government has "sharply" told the country's soccer federation never to abridge the national anthem again. Full Story...
Brazil top world rankings 2009-07-01 18:17:10
Imperious Brazil are back to a familiar position - but Bafana Bafana remain relatively becalmed in 70th position. Full Story...
Positives outweigh the negatives for Bafana 2009-07-01 11:23:57
Bafana Bafana's Confederations Cup run has lifted the spirits of their long-suffering fans ahead of next year's bigger event, the World Cup. Full Story...
Bafana: How they performed 2009-07-01 11:34:08
Nkareng Matshe, who covered all of Bafana Bafana's Confederations Cup matches, rates the players' overall performance out of 10 Full Story...
'Lots to do but we're on track' - Santana 2009-06-30 13:10:00
South Africa presented as many football faces as they played matches at the Confederations Cup. Full Story...
Scoring goals my life, says new Brazil star 2009-06-30 12:04:57
Kaka might steal all the headlines but Luis Fabiano has emerged from the Confederations Cup as one of Brazil's new golden boys. Full Story...
Bartlett warns Bafana against moving abroad 2009-06-30 07:21:01
Shaun Bartlett has advised Bafana Bafana's Confederations Cup heroes not to move overseas unless they are guaranteed first-team football. Full Story...
Blatter hands out Confed Cup report card 2009-06-30 07:10:40
Fifa president Sepp Blatter has presented his assessment of South Africa's Confederations Cup organisation - with some interesting comments. Full Story...
No sex workers in team's hotel - police 2009-06-29 19:56:08
South African police have denounced media reports that the Egyptian team had been robbed of cash by prostitutes they had invited to their hotel room. Full Story...
No suspects in Egyptian hotel theft 2009-06-29 17:03:40
Deputy national police commissioner Andre Pruis says the case has been forwarded to the director of public prosecutions for a decision. Full Story...
Blatter rates Confederations Cup organisers 2009-06-29 12:46:26
International football boss Joseph Blatter has rated South Africa for its organisation of the Confederations Cup. Full Story...
Confed Cup journo dies after crash 2009-06-29 13:01:49
A German journalist has died from injuries he received in a car crash as he made his way to report on a Confederations Cup semifinal. Full Story...
Closing extravaganza dazzles spectators 2009-06-29 07:06:14
A spectacular display filled with glitz and glamour drew the curtain on the Confederations Cup at Ellis Park. Full Story...
Benson pulls no punches 2009-06-29 10:55:39
Benson Mhlongo says Bafana Bafana team must stop show boating, be more direct and concentrate for 90 minutes to succeed at the 2010 World Cup. Full Story...
US stock rises after sterling Confed Cup show 2009-06-29 11:11:13
The US' roller-coaster Confed Cup ride may have come to an end with defeat to Brazil but Bob Bradley's men leave South Africa with their stock having risen sharply. Full Story...
South Africa passes World Cup test 2009-06-29 11:03:02
The Confederations Cup has served to dispel any doubts over South Africa's ability to stage what promises to be a memorable 2010 World Cup. Full Story...
SA closes Confed Cup with African stamp 2009-06-28 20:08:36
A giant human map of Africa, wrapped up South Africa's Confederations Cup closing ceremony ahead of the final Brazil-United States final. Full Story...
SA, Spain go to extra time 2009-06-28 16:58:34
South Africa and Spain were drawing at full-time, taking the Confederations Cup third place play-off to extra time. Full Story...
Spain v SA half-time score 2009-06-28 15:55:08
South Africa and Spain were drawing at half-time in the Confederations Cup third place play-off. Full Story...
Confed Cup final forces road closures 2009-06-28 10:55:40
If you're travelling to Ellis Park to watch the Confederations Cup final today, take note of the traffic announcements that have been made by Johannesburg officials. Full Story...
Confed Cup reaches unexpected finale 2009-06-28 07:36:15
The Confederations Cup ends with Brazil and Spain in action although, contrary to the form book, they are not playing each other. Full Story...
How Santana won over the nation 2009-06-28 14:30:02
The Fifa Confederations Cup was always going to define Joel Santana's future and, after leading Bafana Bafana to the semi-finals, it has to be admitted, even by his staunchest detractors, that he's survived the test of time. Full Story...
Hospitality comes at a price for suiteholders 2009-06-28 12:03:17
South African businesses have been booted out of their Ellis Park suites for the Confederations Cup final - but they can buy them back in dollars. Full Story...
Envoy sings praises of SA, and vuvuzelas 2009-06-28 15:19:53
Although Spain did not make the cut for the final of the Confederations Cup, Ambassador Pablo Benavides Orgaz is confident that they will be back in force for next year's 2010 World Cup. Full Story...
US counting on crowd support against Brazil 2009-06-27 20:12:27
The United States upset European champion Spain with a spirited attack, an organised midfield and a solid defence. The Americans were also aided by South African fans rooting for the underdog. Full Story...
'I believe in man-to-man conversations' 2009-06-27 18:37:29
A key member of the United States that won't be facing five-time world champions Brazil the Confederations Cup final is coach Bob Bradley's son, Michael. Full Story...
Ronaldinho still has a role to play - Dunga 2009-06-27 17:10:31
Ronaldinho, the former World and European Player of the Year who was left out of Brazil's squad for the Confederations Cup, still has a role to play for Brazil, coach Dunga has said. Full Story...
Giant-killers USA look for Brazil revenge 2009-06-27 16:27:15
The United States have pulled off one massive upset and are plotting another when they look for payback against defending champions Brazil in the Confederations Cup final. Full Story...
Drogba in town 2009-06-27 17:00:17
Ivory Coast and Chelsea superstar Didier Drogba, will be one of the guests of honour at the Confederations Cup final between favourites Brazil and the United States at Ellis Park. Full Story...
Santana: We have earned some respect 2009-06-27 15:02:37
Spain and South Africa are looking at Sunday's Confederations Cup third-place match as an important part of their preparation for next year's World Cup. Full Story...
Hotel sex row threatens diplomatic ties 2009-06-27 10:25:06
Diplomats have vowed to take action if South African police do not disprove allegations that the Egyptian Confed Cup players were involved in an orgy at a Johannesburg hotel. Full Story...
Success is the name of the game 2009-06-27 09:13:37
The organisers of the Confederations Cup have admitted that there is room for improvement, but they believe the soccer spectacular has paved the way for a smooth World Cup in 2010. Full Story...
Truly African Confed closing ceremony 2009-06-27 16:22:04
Soccer lovers can look forward to a magical colourful closing ceremony in true African spirit tomorrow as South Africa brings down the curtain on the 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup at Ellis Park. Full Story...
Blatter pays tribute to the fans 2009-06-26 15:23:02
South Africa's ability to host the 2010 World Cup was given a big pass mark by Fifa president Sepp Blatter. Full Story...
Africa could get more World Cup places 2009-06-26 14:25:57
If African teams do well in the 2010 World Cup, Fifa president Sepp Blatter says he will advocate for more places for the continent at future tournaments. Full Story...
Blatter hints World Cup quotas could rise 2009-06-26 14:02:18
Fifa president Sepp Blatter has suggested that the quota of African teams at World Cups could rise if they do well at the 2010 tournament. Full Story...
No shame in defeat for Bafana 2009-06-26 11:55:41
Football in South Africa has come of age. The step-child of South African sport has come out of its shell and signalled its presence to the country, to the rest of the world. Full Story...
US look ahead to final instead of flight home 2009-06-26 13:20:27
The United States, who were all but eliminated from the Confederations Cup last Sunday, are still coming to terms with their place in the final after Wednesday's astonishing defeat of Spain. Full Story...
Let's be fair and give credit where it's due 2009-06-26 12:30:57
It is not common practice for ink-stained watchdogs in the corridors of power to applaud officialdom. Full Story...
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Africa met South America at the final match of the Fifa Confederations Cup as local fans rallied behind Brazil in their match against the United States. Full Story...
'We are progressing on the right track'
A lack of experience cost Bafana Bafana the biggest upset in world soccer. That was the sobering opinion of Bafana head coach Joel Santana. Full Story...
Miracle men vs samba kings in Confed final
Brazil and the United States meet in the Confederations Cup final and it's going to be a thrill-a-minute match, writes Jonty Mark. Full Story...
Guiza delivers Spain thrilling Confed podium
Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso scored off a free kick to give Spain a dramatic extra-time victory over South Africa in the Confederations Cup third place play-off. Full Story...
Greenpoint Stadium pitch to be grown on site
Fifa reject off-site growth of pitch and demand it be grown at the ground instead. Full Story...
Confed Cup players passed drug tests - Fifa
Every single one of the Confederations Cup soccer players screened for drugs has tested negative, according to Fifa officials. Full Story...
Footballer the fans just love to boo
One of Matthew Booth's more tedious tasks during the Confederations Cup was to explain to foreign journalists that the great noise from the crowd when he touched the ball was not booing. Full Story...
Stofile slams abridged anthem
Sports Minister Makhenkesi Stofile says the government has "sharply" told the country's soccer federation never to abridge the national anthem again. Full Story...
Brazil top world rankings
Imperious Brazil are back to a familiar position - but Bafana Bafana remain relatively becalmed in 70th position. Full Story...
Positives outweigh the negatives for Bafana
Bafana Bafana's Confederations Cup run has lifted the spirits of their long-suffering fans ahead of next year's bigger event, the World Cup. Full Story...
Footballer the fans just love to boo 2009-07-04 08:51:56
One of Matthew Booth's more tedious tasks during the Confederations Cup was to explain to foreign journalists that the great noise from the crowd when he touched the ball was not booing. Full Story...
Stofile slams abridged anthem 2009-07-02 11:26:12
Sports Minister Makhenkesi Stofile says the government has "sharply" told the country's soccer federation never to abridge the national anthem again. Full Story...
Brazil top world rankings 2009-07-01 18:17:10
Imperious Brazil are back to a familiar position - but Bafana Bafana remain relatively becalmed in 70th position. Full Story...
Positives outweigh the negatives for Bafana 2009-07-01 11:23:57
Bafana Bafana's Confederations Cup run has lifted the spirits of their long-suffering fans ahead of next year's bigger event, the World Cup. Full Story...
Bafana: How they performed 2009-07-01 11:34:08
Nkareng Matshe, who covered all of Bafana Bafana's Confederations Cup matches, rates the players' overall performance out of 10 Full Story...
'Lots to do but we're on track' - Santana 2009-06-30 13:10:00
South Africa presented as many football faces as they played matches at the Confederations Cup. Full Story...
Scoring goals my life, says new Brazil star 2009-06-30 12:04:57
Kaka might steal all the headlines but Luis Fabiano has emerged from the Confederations Cup as one of Brazil's new golden boys. Full Story...
Bartlett warns Bafana against moving abroad 2009-06-30 07:21:01
Shaun Bartlett has advised Bafana Bafana's Confederations Cup heroes not to move overseas unless they are guaranteed first-team football. Full Story...
Blatter hands out Confed Cup report card 2009-06-30 07:10:40
Fifa president Sepp Blatter has presented his assessment of South Africa's Confederations Cup organisation - with some interesting comments. Full Story...
No sex workers in team's hotel - police 2009-06-29 19:56:08
South African police have denounced media reports that the Egyptian team had been robbed of cash by prostitutes they had invited to their hotel room. Full Story...
No suspects in Egyptian hotel theft 2009-06-29 17:03:40
Deputy national police commissioner Andre Pruis says the case has been forwarded to the director of public prosecutions for a decision. Full Story...
Blatter rates Confederations Cup organisers 2009-06-29 12:46:26
International football boss Joseph Blatter has rated South Africa for its organisation of the Confederations Cup. Full Story...
Confed Cup journo dies after crash 2009-06-29 13:01:49
A German journalist has died from injuries he received in a car crash as he made his way to report on a Confederations Cup semifinal. Full Story...
Closing extravaganza dazzles spectators 2009-06-29 07:06:14
A spectacular display filled with glitz and glamour drew the curtain on the Confederations Cup at Ellis Park. Full Story...
Benson pulls no punches 2009-06-29 10:55:39
Benson Mhlongo says Bafana Bafana team must stop show boating, be more direct and concentrate for 90 minutes to succeed at the 2010 World Cup. Full Story...
US stock rises after sterling Confed Cup show 2009-06-29 11:11:13
The US' roller-coaster Confed Cup ride may have come to an end with defeat to Brazil but Bob Bradley's men leave South Africa with their stock having risen sharply. Full Story...
South Africa passes World Cup test 2009-06-29 11:03:02
The Confederations Cup has served to dispel any doubts over South Africa's ability to stage what promises to be a memorable 2010 World Cup. Full Story...
SA closes Confed Cup with African stamp 2009-06-28 20:08:36
A giant human map of Africa, wrapped up South Africa's Confederations Cup closing ceremony ahead of the final Brazil-United States final. Full Story...
SA, Spain go to extra time 2009-06-28 16:58:34
South Africa and Spain were drawing at full-time, taking the Confederations Cup third place play-off to extra time. Full Story...
Spain v SA half-time score 2009-06-28 15:55:08
South Africa and Spain were drawing at half-time in the Confederations Cup third place play-off. Full Story...
Confed Cup final forces road closures 2009-06-28 10:55:40
If you're travelling to Ellis Park to watch the Confederations Cup final today, take note of the traffic announcements that have been made by Johannesburg officials. Full Story...
Confed Cup reaches unexpected finale 2009-06-28 07:36:15
The Confederations Cup ends with Brazil and Spain in action although, contrary to the form book, they are not playing each other. Full Story...
How Santana won over the nation 2009-06-28 14:30:02
The Fifa Confederations Cup was always going to define Joel Santana's future and, after leading Bafana Bafana to the semi-finals, it has to be admitted, even by his staunchest detractors, that he's survived the test of time. Full Story...
Hospitality comes at a price for suiteholders 2009-06-28 12:03:17
South African businesses have been booted out of their Ellis Park suites for the Confederations Cup final - but they can buy them back in dollars. Full Story...
Envoy sings praises of SA, and vuvuzelas 2009-06-28 15:19:53
Although Spain did not make the cut for the final of the Confederations Cup, Ambassador Pablo Benavides Orgaz is confident that they will be back in force for next year's 2010 World Cup. Full Story...
US counting on crowd support against Brazil 2009-06-27 20:12:27
The United States upset European champion Spain with a spirited attack, an organised midfield and a solid defence. The Americans were also aided by South African fans rooting for the underdog. Full Story...
'I believe in man-to-man conversations' 2009-06-27 18:37:29
A key member of the United States that won't be facing five-time world champions Brazil the Confederations Cup final is coach Bob Bradley's son, Michael. Full Story...
Ronaldinho still has a role to play - Dunga 2009-06-27 17:10:31
Ronaldinho, the former World and European Player of the Year who was left out of Brazil's squad for the Confederations Cup, still has a role to play for Brazil, coach Dunga has said. Full Story...
Giant-killers USA look for Brazil revenge 2009-06-27 16:27:15
The United States have pulled off one massive upset and are plotting another when they look for payback against defending champions Brazil in the Confederations Cup final. Full Story...
Drogba in town 2009-06-27 17:00:17
Ivory Coast and Chelsea superstar Didier Drogba, will be one of the guests of honour at the Confederations Cup final between favourites Brazil and the United States at Ellis Park. Full Story...
Santana: We have earned some respect 2009-06-27 15:02:37
Spain and South Africa are looking at Sunday's Confederations Cup third-place match as an important part of their preparation for next year's World Cup. Full Story...
Hotel sex row threatens diplomatic ties 2009-06-27 10:25:06
Diplomats have vowed to take action if South African police do not disprove allegations that the Egyptian Confed Cup players were involved in an orgy at a Johannesburg hotel. Full Story...
Success is the name of the game 2009-06-27 09:13:37
The organisers of the Confederations Cup have admitted that there is room for improvement, but they believe the soccer spectacular has paved the way for a smooth World Cup in 2010. Full Story...
Truly African Confed closing ceremony 2009-06-27 16:22:04
Soccer lovers can look forward to a magical colourful closing ceremony in true African spirit tomorrow as South Africa brings down the curtain on the 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup at Ellis Park. Full Story...
Blatter pays tribute to the fans 2009-06-26 15:23:02
South Africa's ability to host the 2010 World Cup was given a big pass mark by Fifa president Sepp Blatter. Full Story...
Africa could get more World Cup places 2009-06-26 14:25:57
If African teams do well in the 2010 World Cup, Fifa president Sepp Blatter says he will advocate for more places for the continent at future tournaments. Full Story...
Blatter hints World Cup quotas could rise 2009-06-26 14:02:18
Fifa president Sepp Blatter has suggested that the quota of African teams at World Cups could rise if they do well at the 2010 tournament. Full Story...
No shame in defeat for Bafana 2009-06-26 11:55:41
Football in South Africa has come of age. The step-child of South African sport has come out of its shell and signalled its presence to the country, to the rest of the world. Full Story...
US look ahead to final instead of flight home 2009-06-26 13:20:27
The United States, who were all but eliminated from the Confederations Cup last Sunday, are still coming to terms with their place in the final after Wednesday's astonishing defeat of Spain. Full Story...
Let's be fair and give credit where it's due 2009-06-26 12:30:57
It is not common practice for ink-stained watchdogs in the corridors of power to applaud officialdom. Full Story...
Browse the Confed Cup archive...
