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Germany's Injury Woes Continue

Germany's Injury Woes Continue

GERMANY'S preparations for the World Cup continue to be dogged by injuries with Heiko Westermann the latest man to be ruled out. 31 May 2010
Poll Against Extra Officials

Poll Against Extra Officials

Former Premier League referee Graham Poll believes that UEFA's decision to introduce an extra official behind each goal-line in the Champions League and Euro 2012 qualifiers over the next two seasons will not lead to a major improvement in the percentage of decisions officials will get right. 28 May 2010
Van Persie Enthused By Dutch Quality

Van Persie Enthused By Dutch Quality

ROBIN van Persie was left satisfied with his two-goal return for Holland in their 2-1 friendly win against Mexico last night. 27 May 2010
Holland Get Past Mexico

Holland Get Past Mexico

A DOUBLE from Robin van Persie was enough to see Holland step up their World Cup preparations with a 2-1 victory over Mexico at Badenova-Stadion in Freiburg. 27 May 2010
King: I Can Play Every World Cup Game

King: I Can Play Every World Cup Game

Ledley King is confident he will be fit enough to play every game in the World Cup after revealing the "trust" England coach Fabio Capello has shown in him to manage his own work programme in between matches. 26 May 2010
Brazil Take Out Corporate WC

Brazil Take Out Corporate WC

A BRAZILIAN outfit including a certain silver-haired former Socceroo took out a corporate World Cup at Sydney’s Centennial Park last week. 25 May 2010
Tevez Determined To Stake His Claim

Tevez Determined To Stake His Claim

CARLOS Tevez believes tomorrow's friendly against Canada is his best opportunity to convince coach Diego Maradona he should start up front for Argentina at the World Cup. 24 May 2010
Beckham 'Absolutely Not' On Coaching Staff

Beckham 'Absolutely Not' On Coaching Staff

FABIO Capello has rejected any suggested David Beckham could be catapulted into his World Cup coaching team in South Africa this summer. 24 May 2010
Ferdinand Decides Not To Dream

Ferdinand Decides Not To Dream

RIO Ferdinand will not tempt fate by dreaming about emulating Bobby Moore and lifting the World Cup for England. 24 May 2010
Triesman Resigns After Bribery Claims

Triesman Resigns After Bribery Claims

LORD Triesman has stood down as chairman of the Football Association and the England 2018 World Cup following a meeting at Wembley today. 17 May 2010
Coe - England Can Still Be A Winner

Coe - England Can Still Be A Winner

SEBASTIAN Coe insists England's bid for the 2018 World Cup can be rescued despite bid chairman Lord Triesman being forced to quit. 17 May 2010
Russia Claim World Cup Would Open New Frontiers

Russia Claim World Cup Would Open New Frontiers

The leader of Russia's 2018 World Cup bid yesterday insisted his country deserved to stage the tournament over England because of the new frontiers it would open. 15 May 2010
World Cup 'Would Net UK $5.5bn'

World Cup 'Would Net UK $5.5bn'

THE economy would be boosted by AU$5.5 billion if England hosts the 2018 football World Cup, some of the country's best-known business leaders said today. 12 May 2010
World Cup Bid Finalised At Last

World Cup Bid Finalised At Last

AUSTRALIA'S bid for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup is ready for submission with the Bid Book complete and to be handed to FIFA on Friday. 10 May 2010
Zola: Parker Can Be Key For England

Zola: Parker Can Be Key For England

WEST Ham manager Gianfranco Zola has backed Scott Parker as the ideal replacement for Gareth Barry if the Manchester City midfielder fails to make the World Cup. 9 May 2010
Video: First Look At Nike World Cup Boots

Video: First Look At Nike World Cup Boots

OUR latest video takes a first look at the new Nike CTR 360 Maestri Elite, a boot looking to frequently find the net in South Africa. 7 May 2010
Japan to Focus on Hosting 2022 World Cup

Japan to Focus on Hosting 2022 World Cup

Japan are set to concentrate solely on bidding for the 2022 World Cup after being told the 2018 edition will be held in Europe, according to reports. 5 May 2010
Pim Prepares To Reveal All

Pim Prepares To Reveal All

PIM Verbeek will finally reveal his World Cup squad next Tuesday and put an end to months of speculation over who will be on the plane to South Africa. 4 May 2010
World Cup Fever's All White

World Cup Fever's All White

TIM Brown admits World Cup fever is starting to seep into the New Zealand camp as the players battle to make the final cut in Ricki Herbert's squad. 3 May 2010
Walcott Intends To Impress Capello

Walcott Intends To Impress Capello

THEO Walcott intends to make full use of the final two Barclays Premier League games of the season to cement his place in England's World Cup squad. 3 May 2010
Few Surprises In South Korea Squad

Few Surprises In South Korea Squad

SOUTH Korea have named a preliminary squad of 30 players for the 2010 World Cup which contains few surprises. 30 Apr 2010

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