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Carlo not ready for Azzurri job
Carlo Ancelotti says he's not ready to boss Italy yet despite reports linking him with the job once current manager Marcello Lippi steps down. (More)
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Toshack rates England chances
John Toshack believes England will be amongst the three leading contenders to lift the World Cup in South Africa this summer. (More)
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Low and co end row
The row over the extension of Joachim Low's contract as Germany coach beyond the World Cup was officially ended at a press conference on Tuesday. (More)
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Simao: we're in toughest group
Portugal forward Simao believes his side have been handed the toughest group at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. (More)
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Gignac ruled out of Spain friendly
Toulouse's star striker Andre-Pierre Gignac will be sidelined for at least three weeks, ruling him out of France's upcoming friendly against Spain. (More)
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Fred fighting for WC spot
Brazil forward Fred admits that it is going to be difficult to secure a place on the plane to South Africa in June given the striking options available. (More)
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Terry thanks Chelsea fans
Embattled Chelsea captain John Terry has thanked the club's fans for their support in the wake of allegations about his private life. (More)
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Long lay-off for Cahill
Bolton defender and England World Cup hopeful Gary Cahill will be out for a number of months with a blood clot in his arm. (More)
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Spain set for Poland friendly
Spain will complete their preparations for this summer's World Cup finals with a friendly against Poland, the Spanish football federation confirmed. (More)
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Harry: King deserves England spot
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp insists Ledley King can still play a part in Fabio Capello's England squad for the World Cup in South Africa. (More)
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Capello deflects Terry questions
England coach Fabio Capello attempted to end any debate about his decision to sack John Terry as captain as he attended the Euro 2012 draw. (More)
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Low will not accept ultimatum
Joachim Low has warned that he may not even be interested in extending his contract with Germany beyond the World Cup as a row over his future continues. (More)
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Winning start for South Korea
South Korea began their defence of the East Asian Championship in emphatic fashion with a 5-0 win over Hong Kong in Tokyo. (More)
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Capello strips Terry of captaincy
Defender John Terry has been sacked as England captain after a meeting with Fabio Capello at Wembley on Friday afternoon. (More)
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Rio Ferdinand will replace Terry
Rio Ferdinand will succeed John Terry as England captain and will lead the national side in the World Cup this summer, it can be revealed. (More)
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Low backed to continue
Joachim Low should still remain the coach of Germany beyond this summer's World Cup, according to German Football Association president Dr Theo Zwanziger. (More)
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Mullery: Capello right to punish Terry
Reaction to the decision to remove John Terry from his role as England captain ahead of this summer's World Cup in South Africa. (More)
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Fabio Capello statement in full
The full statement from Fabio Capello which reveals John Terry has been sacked as England captain ahead of this summer's World Cup. (More)
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Ribery keeping his options open
Franck Ribery will hold talks with Bayern Munich in March and wants his future resolved before joining up with the France squad at the World Cup. (More)
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Lippi wants Italy v England final
Marcello Lippi has admitted he is dreaming of a World Cup final between Italy and England in South Africa this summer. (More)
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Deco to quit after World Cup
Chelsea midfielder Deco has announced his decision to retire from international football after the 2010 World Cup. (More)
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Ghana boss welcomes back Muntari
Ghana coach Milovan Rajevic has resolved his recent rift with Sulley Muntari as he plots the way forward ahead of the World Cup. (More)
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Martinez: Terry talk will have impact
Roberto Martinez believes revelations surrounding England and Chelsea captain John Terry's private life will impact on the national team. (More)
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James to waive Pompey deal
Goalkeeper David James is ready to drop his right to a new contract with Portsmouth to aid the club and his own World Cup ambitions. (More)
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Pearce slams Terry 'witch hunt'
England coach Stuart Pearce has backed John Terry's captaincy and hit out at the "witch hunt" surrounding the Chelsea skipper. (More)
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CL setback for Hargreaves
Owen Hargreaves' fading World Cup hopes have suffered another blow after he was left out of Manchester United's Champions League squad. (More)
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Maradona in squad U-turn
Argentina coach Diego Maradona has made four immediate changes to his 18-man home-based squad for the friendly against Jamaica. (More)
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FFF dismiss Blanc reports
Federation chief Jean-Pierre Escalettes has rubbished reports that Laurent Blanc has agreed in principle to take over as France coach. (More)
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Beasley 'shocked' by car attack
Rangers and USA star DaMarcus Beasley has spoken of his shock after his car was deliberately set on fire. (More)
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Terry silent until Capello talks
John Terry will not be making any public statements on his future as England captain until after a meeting with Fabio Capello. (More)
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Giggs: Rooney close to world's best
Ryan Giggs says Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney is close to becoming one of the best players in the world. (More)
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Nigeria to discuss Amodu future
The future of Nigeria coach Shaibu Amodu will be decided in the coming days at an NFF executive committee emergency meeting in Abuja. (More)
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Ogasawara rewarded for strong return
Midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara retained his place in the Japan squad as the 23-man party for the upcoming East Asian Championship was named. (More)
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Capello won't stall on Terry
Fabio Capello is expected to announce on Friday if John Terry will remain England captain after newspaper allegations about his private life. (More)
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Shot Cabanas has World Cup chance
One of Salvador Cabanas' doctors insists the forward could still make Paraguay's World Cup squad despite being shot in the head. (More)
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Japan held by Venezuela
Japan failed to impress in their first warm-up game ahead of the World Cup after being held by Venezuela at Kyushu Sekiyu Dome in Oita. (More)
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Metzelder expects to miss out
Real Madrid defender Christoph Metzelder has accepted that he is not going to be part of the Germany squad at this summer's World Cup. (More)
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FA: Terry's future down to Capello
The FA have broken their silence on the John Terry furore to confirm Fabio Capello alone will decide on his captain's position. (More)
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Capello to make Terry decision soon
England manager Fabio Capello is expected to make a decision on John Terry's captaincy of the national team well in advance of their next match on March 3. (More)
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Cabanas making progress
Salvador Cabanas has been able to speak with his family, doctors treating the Paraguay international have confirmed. (More)
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Capello planning for Euro mission
Fabio Capello hopes he'll be England boss in 2012 despite an escape clause that means he could leave after the World Cup in South Africa. (More)
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Rooney response thrills Capello
England boss Fabio Capello says Wayne Rooney has "taken his game to another level" in the last two years - by playing closer to the goal. (More)
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Hernia worry for Aaron Lennon
England and Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon is facing an injury blow that could impact on his World Cup chance this summer. (More)
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England line up Mexico date
England will face Mexico at Wembley in their penultimate friendly before heading to the World Cup in South Africa this summer. (More)
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Lampard backs Joe Cole
Frank Lampard insists team-mate Joe Cole has every chance of convincing England boss Fabio Capello that he is worth a place at the World Cup. (More)
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FIFA blast England and Germany
FIFA hit out at negative publicity surrounding the build-up to the World Cup, and expressed their satisfaction over the growing demand for tickets. (More)
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Rooney grateful for Capello input
Striker Wayne Rooney admitted he owes much of his superb form for Manchester United in this World Cup year to his England boss Fabio Capello. (More)
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World Cup blow for Rolfes
Simon Rolfes' World Cup dreams could be on hold after the Germany international was forced to have further surgery on his right knee. (More)
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Hooligans banned from WC travel
More than 3,000 football hooligans will be banned from travelling to South Africa for the World Cup, the British government have confirmed. (More)
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Vieira: I'll be there
Patrick Vieira believes he is "100%" likely to be heading to the World Cup with France despite the fact he is yet to play for Manchester City. (More)
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Injury blow for Filipe
Brazil defender Filipe's World Cup hopes look to be over after the Deportivo La Coruna player suffered a serious injury against Athletic Bilbao. (More)
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Ruud eyes World Cup spot
Ruud van Nistelrooy is hoping he can impress enough for Hamburg to earn a place at the World Cup after agreeing an 18-month contract to join the club from Real Madrid. (More)
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Trapattoni forgives Henry
Republic of Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni has forgiven Thierry Henry for the handball which cost his side a place in the World Cup finals. (More)
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Bent 'strong' ahead of World Cup
Sunderland hot-shot Darren Bent has insisted he will be able to cope if he does not get the World Cup nod for England this year. (More)
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Owen keeping tabs on England
England outcast Michael Owen has revealed he has been keeping tabs on on the squad, asking Wayne Rooney about what boss Fabio Capello expects from his players. (More)
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McClenahan eyes World Cup chance
Australia's Trent McClenahan has his eyes on Hamilton's clash with Kilmarnock on Tuesday as he attempts to push his World Cup claims. (More)
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Van Gaal angered by Germany
Bayern Munich boss Louis van Gaal has branded the decision to organise a four-day training get-together for the Germany squad next week as "madness". (More)
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Ginola: England can win World Cup
David Ginola believes England would stand a good chance of winning the 2018 World Cup if they are chosen to host the tournament. (More)
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Maradona: World Cup will be safe
Argentina coach Diego Maradona is confident the World Cup will be safe and secure after meeting the chief executive of the local organising committee. (More)
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Huth gets Germany boost
Germany coach Joachim Low has named Stoke defender Robert Huth in a 30-man Germany squad for a training camp next week. (More)
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Ginola wants Blanc
Former Tottenham and Newcastle winger David Ginola believes France will struggle to win anything until they put their 1998 World Cup win in the past. (More)
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Huth in Low's thoughts
Stoke defender Robert Huth has been named in a 30-man Germany squad for a training get-together in the first half of next week. (More)
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Spain to face Egypt in friendly
African champions Egypt will play Spain in a pre-World Cup friendly on June 4, the Egyptian Football Association have confirmed. (More)
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Frings can only get better
Midfielder Torsten Frings will not be in Germany's squad for this summer's World Cup in South Africa, says coach Joachim Low. (More)
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Low keen for Ballack to stay on
Germany coach Joachim Low believes 33-year-old Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack can play at the highest level beyond the World Cup. (More)
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Senderos eyes Celtic switch
Switzerland defender Philippe Senderos has welcomed the prospect of a loan move to Celtic in a bid to resurrect his World Cup dream. (More)
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England duo close in on comebacks
Manchester City defensive duo Joleon Lescott and Wayne Bridge are on track to be fit in time for England's friendly with Egypt on March 3. (More)
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McCarthy backs Hahnemann claims
Mick McCarthy believes veteran Wolves goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann can gatecrash the United States World Cup squad if he maintains his current form. (More)
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Huntelaar ponders Milan exit
Holland striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has admitted he might have to leave AC Milan to secure regular football in the build-up to the World Cup. (More)
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Klose targets Bayern starting role
Germany striker Miroslav Klose is targeting a return to the Bayern Munich starting XI as the World Cup looms, saying he has "a lot planned for 2010". (More)
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Home-based stars get their chance
Argentina coach Diego Maradona has named an 18-man squad comprised almost entirely of domestically-based players for a friendly with Costa Rica. (More)
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FIFA rule out action against Henry
FIFA have announced that France striker Thierry Henry will not be punished for his handball against the Republic of Ireland in November. (More)
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Toni boosts Italy hopes
Roma striker Luca Toni is hoping his two-goal display against Genoa on Sunday caught the eye of Italy coach Marcello Lippi as he plans for the World Cup. (More)
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Talk is cheap for Lampard
Frank Lampard insists England's players will not get carried away about their chances of success at this summer's World Cup. (More)
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Ferguson rules out Foster loan
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has ruled out any possibility of Ben Foster going out on loan to further his World Cup dream. (More)
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Owen 'problem' on United agenda
Sir Alex Ferguson is on a mission to "solve the problem" of England World Cup hopeful Michael Owen's lack of match action for the Red Devils this season. (More)
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World Cup ticket boost for England
Every fan who has applied through the FA for tickets for England's games at this summer's World Cup should be successful for all group games. (More)
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Germany announce warm-up matches
Germany have unveiled their plan for the build-up to the 2010 World Cup by announcing the staging of two training camps in Italy and three warm-up matches. (More)
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McLeish backs Hart for World Cup
Alex McLeish believes Birmingham's on-loan goalkeeper Joe Hart must be "a major contender" to be England's number one at this summer's World Cup in South Africa. (More)
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Antlers star earns Japan recall
Kashima Antlers midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara has been called up to the Japan national team for the first time since the 2006 World Cup. (More)
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Jordaan criticises Brown comments
World Cup 2010 chief Danny Jordaan has hit back at Hull manager Phil Brown for doubting South Africa's ability to host the tournament. (More)
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England options concern Banks
England legend Gordon Banks is concerned the country appears to have no outstanding goalkeeping candidate for this summer's World Cup. (More)
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Ian Watson's Famous Five
As the clock continues to tick down to the World Cup, Ian Watson picks out his Famous Five moments from the tournament's history. (More)
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Police: No World Cup security concern
South African police insist it is "very unfair" to question their security plan for the World Cup just because of the machine-gun attack on the Togo team bus. (More)
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Ribery wants future resolved
Bayern Munich's France winger Franck Ribery, who has been linked with Chelsea, wants his future sorted out before the World Cup. (More)
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Toni impresses Lippi
National coach Marcello Lippi has left the door open for Bayern Munich striker Luca Toni to return to the Italy team following his loan move to Roma. (More)
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Carlton Cole nearing return
England World Cup hopeful Carlton Cole could be back in first-team action by the end of the month, according to West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola. (More)
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Pienaar plays down safety fears
Steven Pienaar insists the terrorist attack on the Togo squad at the African Nations Cup should not lead to fears over the World Cup. (More)
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Vieira looking to South Africa
Patrick Vieira has admitted that forcing his way into France's World Cup squad was a major factor in his decision to sign for Manchester City. (More)
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World Cup boost for Vieira
France coach Raymond Domenech insists Patrick Vieira will be part of his World Cup squad as long as he plays regularly for Manchester City. (More)
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Moore secures Greek switch
Australia defender Craig Moore has signed an 18-month contract with Greek Super League side Kavala to maintain his World Cup aspirations. (More)
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England denied Africa access
England will not be allowed to make presentations to African football leaders this month in their bid to host the World Cup in 2018 and 2022. (More)
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Leonardo puts Beckham at ease
AC Milan coach Leonardo insists England midfielder David Beckham with get "plenty of opportunities" during his loan spell at the San Siro. (More)
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Knee surgery for Capello
England coach Fabio Capello will undergo a knee replacement operation this week, but he will take charge of the Egypt friendly on March 3. (More)
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Boycott backs Feng Shui for Owen
Geoff Boycott has written to Michael Owen advising him to use Feng Shui to rekindle his England career ahead of the finals in South Africa. (More)
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Hulk may wait for United move
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson may have to wait until the summer if he is sign Porto's Brazilian striker Hulk in a reported £20million deal. (More)
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Beckham wary of Messi threat
England midfielder David Beckham has warned that Argentina star Lionel Messi could take the World Cup by storm in South Africa this summer. (More)
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Dunn backs Robinson for recall
David Dunn believes his Blackburn team-mate Paul Robinson deserves an England recall and will be "in with a real shout" of a World Cup spot. (More)
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Low won't risk injured players
Germany coach Joachim Low has warned candidates for his World Cup squad they will have to be playing regular first-team football. (More)
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