worldcup

Hodgson Set to Reject England

Hodgson Set to Reject England

ROY Hodgson could be about to slam the door on one of England's management options. 30 Jun 2010
Japan Fans Suffer In Sydney Pic Special

Japan Fans Suffer In Sydney Pic Special

Japan fans rode a roller-coaster of emotions and braved the chilly conditions to see the tense knockout round of 16 clash on the big screens at Sydney's Darling Harbour. Pics by Aidan Ormond. 30 Jun 2010
Celtic Talk To Korean World Cup Star

Celtic Talk To Korean World Cup Star

CELTIC will open talks tomorrow with South Korean World Cup star Cha Du-ri, Press Association Sport understands. 30 Jun 2010
Paraguay's Spot In The Last Eight

Paraguay's Spot In The Last Eight

PARAGUAY progressed through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time in their history after beating Japan 5-3 in a penalty shoot-out after a goalless stalemate. 30 Jun 2010
Van Marwijk - Holland Will Be Underdogs

Van Marwijk - Holland Will Be Underdogs

HOLLAND boss Bert van Marwijk is relishing Friday's mouthwatering World Cup quarter-final against Brazil - and was quick to hand his side the tag of underdogs. 30 Jun 2010
Blatter Has Oz Age Concern

Blatter Has Oz Age Concern

THE AGEING squads of Australia, England, Italy and France may have contributed to their downfall at the World Cup, according to FIFA president Sepp Blatter. 30 Jun 2010
Tevez Dreams of Glory

Tevez Dreams of Glory

ARGENTINA star Carlos Tevez admits he cannot bear to think of losing to Germany in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final. 30 Jun 2010
Arne Relishes Maradona Rivalry

Arne Relishes Maradona Rivalry

GERMANY defender Arne Friedrich is relishing the chance to test who he sees as the world's best ever footballer - and shatter his World Cup dreams. 30 Jun 2010
Blatter Apologises Over Lampard 'Goal'

Blatter Apologises Over Lampard 'Goal'

FIFA president Sepp Blatter today attempted to defuse the crisis over refereeing by apologising to England over Frank Lampard's disallowed goal and performing an abrupt U-turn on goal-line technology. 29 Jun 2010
England Team Back on Home Soil

England Team Back on Home Soil

THE HUMILIATED England squad flew into the UK today as the future of their manager Fabio Capello hung in the balance, following the squad's World Cup capitulation. 29 Jun 2010
Dunga Keen to Cut Out Kaka Cautions

Dunga Keen to Cut Out Kaka Cautions

BRAZIL coach Dunga plans to speak to Kaka over the coming days in a bid to help the playmaker stop picking up needless yellow cards. 29 Jun 2010
Japan Building for Future - Okada

Japan Building for Future - Okada

JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada admits it would be "wonderful" news for the sport back home if his side can reach the World Cup quarter-finals, but insists that must be just another step towards a more long-term goal. 29 Jun 2010
Robben - I Will Get Better

Robben - I Will Get Better

HOLLAND winger Arjen Robben believes he is not yet at his best despite earning the man-of-the-match award against Slovakia. 29 Jun 2010
Rules To Change After World Cup?

Rules To Change After World Cup?

FIFA president Sepp Blatter may be open to the idea of goal-line technology after the World Cup finals as pressure grows for change to ensure fair play at the highest level. 29 Jun 2010
Dunga: We're Getting Better

Dunga: We're Getting Better

BRAZIL coach Dunga warned that his tournament favourites' confidence is increasing with every match after they eased to a 3-0 victory over Chile. 29 Jun 2010
England's Future Stars?

England's Future Stars?

FABIO Capello today named several players who did not play at the World Cup that he will look to in the near future. 29 Jun 2010