Indeed, officials in South Africa are already on the defensive as fears grow that famous footballers could be targeted at this summer's World Cup.

实际上，由于担心著名球员在今夏的世界杯中遇袭，南非官员们已经处于防御状态。

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This year's World Cup is in deep trouble as fans refuse to buy tickets, blaming greed by businessmen friends of Sepp Blatter and fears about safety in South Africa.

今年的世界杯有大麻烦了——球迷们指责布拉特商人的朋友太过贪婪的球迷们拒买门票，同时他们还担心南非的安全问题。

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Manchester United are becoming deeply concerned about Rio Ferdinand's persistent injury problems, fears Shared by England before the World Cup finals next summer.

曼联越来越担心费迪南德现在持续不断的伤病了，正准备征战世界杯的英格兰队也一样。

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Ferdinand has been called up into the England squad for the first time since 2011, and Ferguson confirmed that the 34-year-old would be available for this month's World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro despite earlier expressing fears about his fitness.

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But Davies fears if Wales are still struggling to score tries by the time the World Cup in New Zealand kicks off next October, their time Down Under will be short-lived.

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However, Hurst fears that Capello's squad does not have the strength in-depth to win the World Cup.

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