I Bless South Africa!

Reigning FIFA World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo believes South Africa could cause a few upsets at the World Cup next year - providing the fans get behind the team.

Canna Wants Trio Back

Fabio Cannavaro has affirmed that he wants to see Alessandro Nesta, Francesco Totti and Antonio Cassano all back in the national team. The World Cup-winning captain described the trio as champions, but he also emphasised that their return is up to Azzurri coach, Marcello Lippi.

Ribery Ruled Out

France's star midfielder, Franck Ribery, has been ruled out of the country's World Cup play-off matches against the Republic of Ireland in November due to injury. It is a huge blow for France that the Bayern Munich man will miss both legs...

I Regret Nothing

Diego Maradona caused controversy in the wake of Argentina's qualification for the World Cup with his lewd comments and actions but the national team coach insists he ha no regrets. He also discusses his drug-addled past...

Portugal Versus Bosnia

It's going to be Dzeko versus Ronaldo in the UEFA play-offs for the World Cup. Portugal have been drawn against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Elsewhere, France face the Republic of Ireland, Greece meet Ukraine, and Russia come up against Slovenia

The World Cup Dream

Chelsea and England captain John Terry has admitted he dreams of winning the World Cup but has insisted he is not getting carried away ahead of next summer's finals in South Africa.

The Bosnian War

Carlos Queiroz saw his team drawn against Bosnia-Herzegovina and was quick to make it clear that qualifying for the 2010 World Cup will not be an easy task for the Portuguese team.