World Cup News
Argentinians Drop Maradona After Talks
Argentine football legend Diego Maradona's tenure as coach of the national side has come to an end after talks between the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and himself stalled.
Wednesday, 28th July 2010 at 09:11am
Football News In Brief
A brief look at some of the headlines from world football
Sunday, 25th July 2010 at 05:05am
Menezes Named As New Brazil Manager
The Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) has named Corinthians manager Mano Menezes as the next Brazil national team coach following the dismissal of Dunga after Brazil's quarter final exit at the 2010 Fifa World Cup in South Africa.
Sunday, 25th July 2010 at 04:05am
Goalline Technology Moves Closer To Being A Reality
With the controversy of Frank Lampard's disallowed goal still lingering in the minds of many football fans, the prospect of goalline technology becoming a reality in top-flight football moved a step closer when Fifa announced that two extra officials will be used in the 2010/11 Champions League.
Thursday, 22nd July 2010 at 14:06pm
Brazil Government Allows Cities To Increase Debts In Preparation for 2014
In response to comments made by Fifa officials about the slow progress being made in Brazilian cities ahead of the 2014 World Cup, the Brazilian government has brought in new measures to ensure that preparations get back on schedule.
Tuesday, 20th July 2010 at 10:21am
Fifa Delegation Travels To Nations Bidding For The 2018 and 2022 Finals
Just four months ahead of the December 2 date for announcing which countries will win the right to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, Fifa officials have travelled to Japan to commence a tour of the nine countries involved in the bidding process.
Monday, 19th July 2010 at 10:08am
Iniesta Goal Puts Spanish In Footballing Heaven
A goal from Barcelona star Andres Iniesta deep into extra time was enough to give Vincente Del Bosque's Spanish team a one nil win over the Netherlands and secure the Iberian nation's first ever world title.
Tuesday, 13th July 2010 at 10:25am
Puyol Ends German Hopes To Set Up Clash With Holland
A single goal from Barcelona defender Carlos Puyol was enough to send Spain through to its first ever World Cup final and a meeting with the Netherlands at Soccer City on Sunday.
Thursday, 8th July 2010 at 10:42am
Brilliant Germans Hammer Maradona's Argentina
Joachim Loew's young Germany side scored four goals in a match for the third time in this World Cup as they blew away Diego Maradona's Argentina to seal their place in the semi final and created a rematch of the 2008 European Championship final against Spain.
Monday, 5th July 2010 at 10:09am
Spain Beats Neighbours To Set Up Paraguay Clash
A solitary goal from Barcelona striker David Villa, his fourth of the tournament, was enough to send European Champions Spain through to a quarter final meeting with Paraguay and sent Iberian rivals Portugal home.
Wednesday, 30th June 2010 at 10:57am
Brazil Brush Aside Chileans To Set Up Holland Clash
Five-time world champions Brazil produced their best performance of the finals to date; overcoming South American rivals Chile at Ellis Park in Johannesburg by three goals to nil.
Tuesday, 29th June 2010 at 10:07am
Ruthless Germans Put England To The Sword
A stunning performance from Joachim Loew's young German side tore Fabio Capello's England to pieces in Bloemfontein last night as the three-time world champions inflicted the Three Lions' heaviest World Cup finals defeat.
Monday, 28th June 2010 at 09:47am
Portugal Hammer Koreans As Spain Get Back On Track
Iberian Peninsula sides Spain and Portugal ignited their World Cup campaigns in South Africa last night with wins which could see the two teams avoid each other in the Round of 16.
Tuesday, 22nd June 2010 at 08:50am
All White On The Night As New Zealand Hold Italy
Defending World Cup champions Italy were left reeling yesterday after they were held to a 1-1 draw at the hands of footballing minnows New Zealand.
Monday, 21st June 2010 at 10:23am
England Struggle To Goalless Draw Against Algeria
England's hopes of topping their World Cup group were dealt a blow last night following an abject performance against a disciplined but limited Algerian side.
Saturday, 19th June 2010 at 07:53am
2006 Runners-Up France On The Brink Of Elimination
Two second half goals from Mexico's Javier Hernandez and Cuauhtemoc Blanco were enough to take all three points in Polokwane and leave Raymond Domenech's side on the brink of elimination from the 2010 tournament just four years after finishing as runners-up to Italy.
Friday, 18th June 2010 at 09:56am
Fernandes Rocks World Cup Favourites Spain
Switzerland produced the first big shock of the 2010 Fifa World Cup when a solitary strike from former Manchester City winger Gelson Fernandes was enough to give the Swiss a dream start in South Africa against tournament favourites Spain.
Thursday, 17th June 2010 at 09:53am
Maicon Helps Brazil Past Resilient Korea DPR
Inter Milan fullback Maicon demonstrated why he is considered the best right back in world football in Johannesburg last night with a piece of Brazilian magic to help Dunga's men overcome a stubborn Korea DPR side on their first finals appearance since 1966.
Wednesday, 16th June 2010 at 09:41am
De Rossi Rescues Sluggish Italy In World Cup Opener
Traditional slow starters and defending champions Italy began the defence of its title in familiar fashion as the Azzurri came from behind to draw 1-1 with South American side Paraguay in Cape Town thanks to a goal from Roma star Daniele De Rossi.
Tuesday, 15th June 2010 at 10:37am
Germans Signal Intent After Thrashing Sorry Australia
Joachim Loew's Germany side got its World Cup campaign off to a flying start on Sunday as they ran out 4-0 winners over Australia who had Tim Cahill harshly dismissed for a clumsly second half challenge.
Monday, 14th June 2010 at 09:44am
Iniesta a Doubt for Spain Opener
Barcelona star Andres Iniesta could be a doubt for Spain's first World Cup match against Switzerland after the Spanish national team doctor revealed that the talented playmaker had suffered a thigh injury.
Thursday, 10th June 2010 at 12:07pm
Fans Miss Out as Injuries to Star Players Mount Up
With less than 48 hours to go until the opening match of the 2010 Fifa World Cup in South Africa, football fans around the world are coming to terms with the loss of some of football's leading players from the global showpiece.
Thursday, 10th June 2010 at 12:04pm
Van Persie Hoping for Swift Robben Return
Holland and Arsenal star Robin van Persie is hoping that Bayern Munich star Arjen Robben will make a swift return to the national side to help spearhead the Dutch World Cup campaign.
Wednesday, 9th June 2010 at 12:07pm
France Win Right to Host Euro 2016
1984 and 2000 European champions France has won the right to host the 2016 European Championships, beating off rival bids from Italy and Turkey.
Sunday, 30th May 2010 at 05:09am
Preparations for South Africa Gather Momentum
As Africa's first World Cup draws nearer and nearer, final preparations are well and truly underway before the teams leave for South Africa next month.
Monday, 5th April 2010 at 05:09am
Blanc to Coach Les Blues
Former Manchester United and France centre half Laurent Blanc will take charge of the French national team after the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, leaving his current position as manager of Bordeaux.
Monday, 1st February 2010 at 05:09am
World Cup Qualifying Update
As the latest round of qualifying has drawn to a close, a number of teams are edging ever closer towards qualifying for 2010's summer feast of football.
Wednesday, 6th January 2010 at 05:09am
2009 Confederations Cup
The draw for the 2009 Confederations Cup has thrown up two decidedly different groups.
Tuesday, 5th January 2010 at 05:09am
George Weah
Former World Footballer of the Year, George Weah, hopes that a successful hosting of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa will lead to more international events being held on the African continent.
Monday, 4th January 2010 at 05:09am
2018 Announcement in 2010
FIFA has announced that the winners for the right to host the 2018 World Cup Finals will be announced in December 2010.
Sunday, 3rd January 2010 at 05:09am
Peru Kicked out of Qualifying.
South American nation Peru has been suspended from playing international football due to a dispute between the Peruvian Football Association, the FPF, and the Peruvian government.
Saturday, 2nd January 2010 at 05:09am
Latest FIFA Rankings
In the latest FIFA Rankings, Paraguay were the big climbers, moving up 5 places to take their position inside the top 20 on the back of their impressive qualifying campaign to date. The other big mover was England, whose resurgence under coach Fabio Capello has seen them climb four places to sit in the top 10.
Friday, 1st January 2010 at 05:09am
