Togo withdraw from ANC as death toll increases
Togo have withdrawn from the African Nations Cup in Angola following the machine gun attack on their team bus on Friday, with the death toll now understood to have risen to four.
Togo team attacked by rebels
The Togo national team bus has been machine-gunned by Angolan rebels on the Congolese border ahead of the African Cup of Nations, it has been reported.
Players must leave Angola if not safe, say English clubs
LONDON, Jan 8 (Reuters) – English Premier League clubs want assurances over the safety of their African Nations Cup players following an attack by gunmen on a bus carrying the Togo team as the squad entered the host country Angola on Friday.
Laurent Blanc a "good candidate" for France job
French Football Federation (FFF) president Jean-Pierre Escalettes says Laurent Blanc is a strong candidate to replace Raymond Domenech as France coach after the World Cup.
Messi: End the year in style
Lionel Messi speaks exclusively to FIFA.com about Barcelona’s rich vein of form, the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup and Argentina’s chances in 2010.
FIFA names World Player nominees
The contenders for this year’s FIFA World Player of the Year and FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year were announced on Monday in Zurich.
The contenders for this year’s FIFA World Player of the Year and FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year awards, which will be presented at the Kongresshaus in Zurich, FIFA’s home [...]
Messi wins 2009 Ballon d’Or
FC Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has won the 2009 Ballon d’Or by a record margin, becoming the first player from Argentina to claim the coveted prize awarded annually by France Football magazine.
Beckham has option to own MLS team – official
SEATTLE, Nov 22 (Reuters) – David Beckham has an option to own a future 20th team in Major League Soccer, the North American league’s commissioner said on Sunday.
Iraq appeals FIFA ban, not surprised by it
BAGHDAD, Nov 21 (Reuters) – Iraqi authorities were not surprised soccer’s world governing body decided to suspend the country from international competition and already have lawyers working on an appeal, officials said.
FIFA to open disciplinary probe into Maradona
FIFA is to open a disciplinary investigation into Diego Maradona after the Argentinian coach´s sexually-explicit, foul-mouthed rant following his team´s qualification for the 2010 World Cup.
Ghana beat Brazil to win U20 World Cup
Ghana overcame Brazil 4-3 on penalties in the final of the Under-20 World Cup at the Cairo International Stadium here on Friday to become the first African side to win the tournament.
Maradona says sorry to world´s women, not journalists
Diego Maradona apologised to the world´s women on Friday for his explicit, foul-mouthed rant which followed Argentina´s World Cup qualification, but refused to say sorry to journalists.
American boss calls on Hejduk
Veteran defender Frankie Hejduk has been added to the USA’s training roster for two last qualifying matches for South Africa 2010.
Van der Sar set for reserves run-out
Edwin van der Sar, who has been out of action since sustaining an injury in pre-season, is set to return to action for Manchester United’s reserves.
Lescott and Robinson ruled out of England squad
England boss Fabio Capello has called up Joe Hart and Gary Cahill into his squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and Belarus following injuries to Paul Robinson and Joleon Lescott.
