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Bahamas pull out of World Cup qualifiers

Bahamas have pulled out of the 2014 World Cup qualifying competition, FIFA said on Monday.

Syria disqualified from 2014 World Cup

Syria have been disqualified from the 2014 World Cup after fielding an ineligible player in qualifie...

Brazil Copa "disaster" just step to 2014 for Pele

Brazil`s poor Copa America showing was just a necessary evil as they work out a recipe for a sixth W...

Worries persist over Brazil readiness for 2014

Lingering worries over security and the country`s infrastructure continue to occupy the minds of org...

Peru desperate to make 2014 World Cup

Peru coach Sergio Markarian says he would be satisfied if they could reach the next World Cup.

France beats Nigeria 1-0 in World Cup opener

The Women`s World Cup has opened its three-week showcase, with France beating Nigeria 1-0.

Nigeria football coach says homosexuality is wrong

Nigeria coach Eucharia Uche sparked controversy on the eve of the women`s World Cup by branding homo...

Qatar flatly deny World Cup corruption claims

Qatar won the right to host the 2022 World Cup fairly and squarely.

Russia plans to host 2018 FIFA World Cup in 13 cities

Russia plans to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup in 13 cities, but the final decision would be made by F...

Blatter hands South Africa $100 mn for World Cup

FIFA boss Joseph Blatter announced that 685 million rand (USD 100 million) in proceeds from the 2010...

English media played role in failed 2018 bid: JFA chief

England’s bid to host the 2018 World Cup was compromised by media allegations of corruption against ...

Wenger says Fifa World Cup bidding process is from `Middle Ages`

Hurt by the failure of England`s 2018 campaign to host the World Cup, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has...

Russia and Qatar take World Cup to new lands

FIFA gave its ultimate recognition to emerging markets on Thursday by awarding the 2018 and 2022 edi...

FIFA WC: Russia suffers blow with Putin absence

Russian PM Vladimir Putin will not travel to attend Thursday`s World Cup hosting decision in Zurich.

FIFA WC bids can forget sleep in frenetic final hours

Bid teams must show exceptional qualities in the frantic final days of campaigning.

Bidding for next 2 World Cups turns into a circus

When it comes to the world`s biggest game and the world`s biggest tournament, allegations of corru...

No rise in prostitution during FIFA World Cup 2010

Alarmist predictions that tens of thousands of sex workers would descend on South Africa to cater fo...

World Cup bids picture clearer as U.S. focuses on 2022

The World Cup will definitely return to Europe in 2018 while the 2022 tournament will now be held in...

FIFA inspectors praise facilities in England 2018 bid

FIFA concluded a four-day visit to inspect aspects of England`s 2018 World Cup bid by praising the q...

Psychology key for Brazil in 2014 says Parreira

Brazil will need to prepare psychologically for the huge pressure they will face as World Cup hosts ...

New-look France need old-style harmony: Diarra

France need to get back to playing fan-pleasing soccer to make a quick recovery from their dismal Wo...

England deserve to be jeered by fans, says Gerrard

Captain Steven Gerrard said England deserve to be jeered by their own fans following their dismal Wo...

Fabio Capello faces hard task to rebuild players’ confidence

England manager Fabio Capello admitted Monday that he was struggling to find a way of rebuilding his...

Evra keen to play for France again despite sanctions

French defender Patrice Evra, facing sanctions for leading a player revolt at the World Cup, does no...

Exhausted England’s World Cup hopes were doomed: Capello

England manager Fabio Capello knew this year’s World Cup campaign would fail before it had begun bec...

FA would have been right to sack me, admits Capello

Fabio Capello has given an honest assessment of England’s dismal performance at the World Cup and ad...

Kaka admits he had knee problem before World Cup

Real Madrid star Kaka, who has been ruled out through injury for three to four months, says he had a...

Doctor says Kaka put career at risk at World Cup

The doctor who performed surgery on Kaka’s knee says the Real Madrid forward put his career at risk...

France World Cup five called on to explain strike

Nicolas Anelka was among five France internationals ordered to appear before the disciplinary commis...

Paul now an honorary Spanish citizen

The ‘Oracle’ Paul was awarded an honorary citizenship by the Spanish town of Carballino on Thursday.

Kazakh bookmakers furious with Octopus Paul for their low profits

Bookmakers in Kazakhstan are furious with Paul the Octopus, who may have achieved a legendary status...

Australia not concerned by Chinese World Cup bid

Australian football officials remain confident in their bid for the 2022 World Cup despite reports t...

Brazil boosts spending to speed up World Cup works

Brazilian government announced measures to speed up preparations for 2014 World Cup.

Ex-Liverpool boss blames Rooney for England’s WC loss

Ex-Liverpool boss blamed Man Utd striker Wayne Rooney for England’s shocking WC performance.

China may bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup

China may bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with officials saying that "now is the best time".

World Cup final ball auctioned for 48,200 pounds

The Adidas Jabulani ball used in the FIFA World Cup final has been auctioned off on eBay for 48,200 ...

China keen to bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup

China is lining up a bid for the 2026 World Cup after witnessing the success enjoyed by hosts South ...

World Cup success could hamper SAfrica`s Zuma

South Africa`s success in hosting the soccer World Cup has made life more difficult for President Ja...

Top 10 Flops Of The FIFA World Cup

Here is a quick look on the biggest flops of the FIFA World Cup 2010.

Referee Webb defends performance after final furore

World Cup final referee Howard Webb has defended his performance in Sunday`s match and said he did a...

Iniesta says Spain will start from scratch

Andres Iniesta said today that Spain is determined to win more titles after its World Cup success ...

Good, Bad & Ugly Of FIFA WC

Africa was handed a golden opportunity to convey its passion and dedication to the game.

`Vuvuzela` voted word of the World Cup

"Vuvuzela" has been voted the word of the World Cup by global linguists who said today the tournamen...

Argentina and Brazil lose way as Uruguay shine

South America will never match Europe in terms of soccer success, according to Diego Maradona whose ...

Paul the psychic octopus wins his own `World Cup`

What do you give the global superstar who has everything? This was the dilemma facing staff at aqu...

Cruyff slams `dirty` Dutch

Former Dutch superstar Johan Cruyff today slammed the style of play of his compatriots during Sund...

Players should have behaved better: Blatter

Players from the Netherlands and Spain should have behaved better during the World Cup final, FIFA...

Heroes` welcome for World Cup winning Spanish team

Spain returned to Madrid to a welcome befitting their status as freshly-crowned world champions.

Europe enjoy continental drift in African World Cup

A World Cup that started in embarrassment and disarray for Europe came to be dominated by three of i...

South Africa`s stadiums amaze but court controversy

South Africa`s World Cup stadiums have stunned the globe`s largest sporting audience with audacious ...

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