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World Cup Organisers Make Germany Pledge

World Cup Organisers Make Germany Pledge

Organisers of this summer's World Cup in South Africa have confirmed that they are in talks with the German Football Association (DFB) in a bid to allay fears over the team's base camp. 24 Apr 2010
Group A: Will Les Bleus Blow It?

Group A: Will Les Bleus Blow It?

IN the first of our World Cup preview episodes, the FourFourTwo Insider podcast ask if the French will continue their stuttering form and if South Africa will be the first host to not get out of their group. 22 Apr 2010
Ancelotti Tips England Over Italy

Ancelotti Tips England Over Italy

Carlo Ancelotti believes England are a better bet for success at this summer's World Cup than his native Italy. 12 Apr 2010
Now Sydney FC Win EA FIFA Title

Now Sydney FC Win EA FIFA Title

EXCLUSIVE: Sydney FC claimed another title after a sky blue fan and mate of striker Mark Bridge was crowned Australia’s champion gamer on EA Sports’ FIFA 10 on Sunday. 12 Apr 2010
Wolverine Backs World Cup Bid

Wolverine Backs World Cup Bid

HOLLYWOOD star Hugh Jackman has thrown his weight behind Australia's bid to host the World Cup, convinced that a tournament Down Under could surpass the success of the 2000 Sydney Olympics. 10 Apr 2010
FIFA Aware Of al-Qaeda Threat

FIFA Aware Of al-Qaeda Threat

FIFA are aware of fresh threats made by al-Qaeda to target this summer's World Cup, but insist nothing will prevent the tournament from being staged in South Africa.
 10 Apr 2010
World Cup Organisers Confident on Budget

World Cup Organisers Confident on Budget

ORGANISERS of this summer's World Cup are confident the tournament will be delivered within budget. 9 Apr 2010
Ancelotti: Cole Will Be Fit for World Cup

Ancelotti: Cole Will Be Fit for World Cup

CARLO Ancelotti insists Ashley Cole will be fit enough for England after confirming the injured left-back intends to make his first-team return against Stoke later this month. 9 Apr 2010
Fabregas Fit for World Cup: Lewin

Fabregas Fit for World Cup: Lewin

CESC Fabregas will be fit in time to play for Spain at the World Cup even though he is expected to miss the rest of the season, according to Arsenal physio Colin Lewin. 9 Apr 2010
Domenech Warns World Cup Hopefuls

Domenech Warns World Cup Hopefuls

FRANCE coach Raymond Domenech has warned his Les Bleus players that if they are not fit for a training camp on May 18 they will be ruled out of World Cup contention. 2 Apr 2010
Verbeek's Three From Five

Verbeek's Three From Five

FIVE won't go into three with Pim Verbeek now mulling over which goalkeepers to select and those to cull from his World Cup shortlist. 1 Apr 2010
All Whites Tuck Into Chile

All Whites Tuck Into Chile

RICKI Herbert insists places remain up for grabs in the New Zealand squad for the World Cup as the All Whites confirmed a warm up clash against Chile. 24 Mar 2010
Hiddink Rejects World Cup Offer

Hiddink Rejects World Cup Offer

Guus Hiddink has turned down repeated appeals from Didier Drogba to manage the Ivory Coast at this summer's World Cup finals in South Africa. 14 Mar 2010
World Cup Countdown

World Cup Countdown

90 DAYS TO GO (Saturday, March 13) 14 Mar 2010
FIFA Hope to Avoid World Cup Controversy

FIFA Hope to Avoid World Cup Controversy

FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke admits he hopes the decision to shut the door on goal-line technology does not come back to haunt him in the World Cup final this summer. 8 Mar 2010
Interpol - World Cup Planning Is "Exceptional"

Interpol - World Cup Planning Is "Exceptional"

International police forces will mount the biggest ever joint intelligence gathering operation for a sports event at this summer's World Cup, Interpol's security chief said today. 6 Mar 2010

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