Alonso ready make use of Spain chance
Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso has insisted he can build a potent midfield partnership with fellow playmaker Xavi as he prepares for Saturday’s 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa qualifier at home to Belgium.
Ballack to consider international future
Germany’s Michael Ballack will consider his international future after next summer’s 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.
Becks: England can win World Cup under Capello
England midfielder David Beckham has said he believes his country can win the World Cup in South Africa under the guidance of manager Fabio Capello.
Brazil lead Fifa World Rankings
Confederations Cup champion Brazil remained at the top of the world rankings for a third straight month when FIFA published the latest table Wednesday.
68,000 fans seek volunteer jobs at SAfrica´s World Cup
Nearly 68,000 people have applied to become volunteers for the 2010 football World Cup in South Africa, more than four times the number needed, organisers said Tuesday.
Vieira ‘disappointed’ at France snub
French FIFA World Cup winner Patrick Vieira has expressed dismay at his Les Blues omission for their vital upcoming South Africa 2010 qualifiers.
WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS, Argentina squad announced
Argentina head coach Diego Maradona has picked the following players for the World Cup qualifiers against Brazil (to take place in Rosario on September 5) and Paraguay (to be…
WORLD CUP QUALIFIER & FRIENDLY, England squad named
England head coach Fabio Capello has picked 24 players for the friendly against Slovenia on September 5 and the World Cup qualifier against Croatia on September 9. Both games will…
Ibrahimovic to deputise as Sweden captain
Sweden’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic will stand in as captain in place of injured fellow striker Henrik Larsson, coach Lars Lagerback said on Tuesday when naming a 22-man squad for next month’s World Cup qualifiers.
Argentina, Brazil or draw?
The stakes will be huge when Argentina and Brazil renew their rivarly in Rosario on 5 September. FIFA.com wants to know what result you foresee.
Stinking! Burley under pressure as hammering in Oslo leaves Scotland dream in tatters
Scotland’s World Cup dream lies in tatters this morning after one of the most humiliating defeats in the nation’s history.
Beckham’s World Cup hopes depend on Europe return
ROME, Aug 10 (Reuters) – David Beckham needs to return to Europe for the second half of next season to have any hope of playing at the World Cup, England manager Fabio Capello has said.
Maradona: ‘We’re playing for our lives’ vs. Brazil
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -Diego Maradona said Friday what every Argentine football fan already knows – the next World Cup qualifier against archrival Brazil is critical.
Beckenbauer says 2018 World Cup should go to Europe
SYDNEY, July 5 (Reuters) – Franz Beckenbauer believes Europe should host the World Cup in 2018 after South Africa and Brazil stage the next two finals.
World Cup organisers worry about delays from strike
JOHANNESBURG, July 2 (Reuters) – World Cup organizers will meet trade union officials to try to ensure a strike next week does not delay completion of stadiums beyond target.
