Omnisport Editorial

Giroud: France ready to die for World Cup place

Giroud: France ready to die for World Cup place

France striker Olivier Giroud says his team are "ready to die" to ensure they qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. 18 Nov 2013
Fluminense agree Conca deal

Fluminense agree Conca deal

Fluminense have confirmed the return of midfielder Dario Conca from Chinese side Guangzhou Evergrande. 18 Nov 2013
Spain excited for South Africa return

Spain excited for South Africa return

Spain pair Sergio Ramos and David Villa are relishing the prospect of returning to the scene of the nation's 2010 FIFA World Cup success. 18 Nov 2013
Amnesty International reveal Qatar 'abuses'

Amnesty International reveal Qatar 'abuses'

Amnesty International have urged FIFA to address "human rights abuses" on construction projects ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. 18 Nov 2013
Kris buoyed by Scotland return

Kris buoyed by Scotland return

Kris Boyd has expressed delight after being called into Scotland's squad for the friendly against Norway in Molde on Tuesday. 18 Nov 2013
De Bruyne should leave Chelsea, says Hazard

De Bruyne should leave Chelsea, says Hazard

Eden Hazard believes Chelsea and Belgium team-mate Kevin De Bruyne should leave the club if he wants to enjoy a successful World Cup. 18 Nov 2013
Mascherano tells Messi to take his time

Mascherano tells Messi to take his time

JAVIER Mascherano has told Lionel Messi to be selfish as he begins rehabilitation to ensure he makes a full recovery from a hamstring tear. 18 Nov 2013
Palace appointment expected on Monday

Palace appointment expected on Monday

CRYSTAL Palace co-chairman Steve Parish hopes the club's new manager will be named within the next 24 hours. 18 Nov 2013
Scolari: Brazil will win World Cup

Scolari: Brazil will win World Cup

LUIZ Felipe Scolari is confident Brazil can live up to expectations and win the FIFA World Cup next year. 18 Nov 2013
Nasri enjoying life under Pellegrini

Nasri enjoying life under Pellegrini

SAMIR Nasri has credited Manuel Pellegrini for saving his Manchester City career, and hopes to repay that faith on the pitch. 17 Nov 2013
Palace co-chairman would 'love ' Millen to stay

Palace co-chairman would 'love ' Millen to stay

CRYSTAL Palace co-chairman Stephen Browett is hopeful that Keith Millen will remain at the club after their new manager is appointed. 17 Nov 2013
Hodgson backs Hart ahead of Germany test

Hodgson backs Hart ahead of Germany test

ENGLAND coach Roy Hodgson has backed under-fire keeper Joe Hart ahead of his side's friendly with Germany on Tuesday. 17 Nov 2013
Schurrle doubts Rooney would make Germany team

Schurrle doubts Rooney would make Germany team

GERMANY forward Andre Schurrle has praised Wayne Rooney but is unsure if the England man would make it into his national team. 17 Nov 2013
Keshi: Our flag is flying in Brazil

Keshi: Our flag is flying in Brazil

NIGERIA coach Stephen Keshi was delighted to have secured qualification to Brazil 2014 with a 4-1 aggregate victory over Ethiopia. 17 Nov 2013
Drogba excited for World Cup chance

Drogba excited for World Cup chance

DIDIER Drogba hopes it is third time lucky for Ivory Coast after they qualified for the FIFA World Cup with a play-off win over Senegal. 17 Nov 2013
Lampard: No friendlies against Germany

Lampard: No friendlies against Germany

FRANK Lampard hopes to end England's long wait for a Wembley victory over Germany when the teams meet on Tuesday. 17 Nov 2013
Cissokho proud to play for Liverpool

Cissokho proud to play for Liverpool

ALY Cissokho has spoken of his pride at playing for Liverpool and his determination to help the club qualify for Europe this season. 17 Nov 2013
Del Bosque: 'It was an awkward match'

Del Bosque: 'It was an awkward match'

SPAIN coach Vicente Del Bosque described Equatorial Guinea as 'awkward' opponents after his side's 2-1 win on Saturday. 17 Nov 2013
Friendly: Honduras 0 Brazil 5

Friendly: Honduras 0 Brazil 5

BRAZIL continued their positive preparation ahead of hosting next year's World Cup with a 5-0 win over Honduras in Miami on Saturday. 17 Nov 2013
Shaqiri hails 'amazing' Guardiola

Shaqiri hails 'amazing' Guardiola

BAYERN Munich midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri says that he is enjoying working with "amazing" new manager Pep Guardiola. 17 Nov 2013
Friendly: Equatorial Guinea 1 Spain 2

Friendly: Equatorial Guinea 1 Spain 2

SANTI Cazorla and Juanfran were on target as Spain laboured to a 2-1 friendly victory over Equatorial Guinea. 17 Nov 2013