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Carlos Alberto Parreira - taking time over decision.

Parreira weighing up future

South Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira is making no concrete plans over his future following his side's early exit from the World Cup.

Villar unhappy with organisation

Justo Villar - not impressed.

Paraguay captain Justo Villar has lashed out at FIFA for giving the World Cup to South Africa, claiming the country were not prepared to host the tournament.

FIFA: African spots not at risk

Valcke - no plans to reduce African allocation.

FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke insists there are no plans to reduce Africa's allocation at future World Cup finals despite a poor showing in South Africa.

Zuma praises South Africa players

Jacob Zuma poses with Sepp Blatter.

The president of South Africa Jacob Zuma has lauded the World Cup team even though the host nation are out of this summer's tournament.

Domenech dodges handshake row

Domenech: Refused to shake hands

Raymond Domenech refused to explain why he did not accept the offer to shake hands with Carlos Alberto Parreira.

Domenech laments broken dream

Domenech (r) - even argues with rival Carlos Alberto Parreira.

France coach Raymond Domenech expressed his sadness as his squabbling side crashed out of the World Cup after a 2-1 defeat to a delighted South Africa.

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France bow out in disgrace

Shambolic France bowed out of the World Cup in disgrace having a man sent off and losing their final Group A game 2-1 to hosts South Africa in Bloemfontein.

Desailly disappointed by African sides

World Cup winner Marcel Desailly has been deeply unimpressed by the stale performances of African teams in the first tournament on their own continent.

No dissent for hosts - Mokoena

South Africa captain Aaron Mokoena insists there is no dissent in the ranks ahead of the crucial World Cup Group A match against troubled France on Tuesday.

Booth admits to shortcomings

Matthew Booth has attributed South Africa's only good performance at the World Cup to adrenalin, saying a lack of depth in the set-up is clearly costing them.

Sibaya denies rift reports

Macbeth Sibaya has denied reports of a rift in the South Africa camp, insisting the team is focused on their final Group A match against France.

Mokoena - Experience was key

South Africa captain Aaron Mokoena believes his side were "a bit naive" against Uruguay but has urged them to put the 3-0 defeat aside and focus on France.

World Cup moments

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Holland 0 Spain 1

Pictures from the World Cup final between Holland and Spain at Soccer City in Johannesburg. Go to Gallery

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Uruguay 2 Germany 3

Pictures from the third / fourth place play-off between Uruguay and Germany at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Go to Gallery