Five Star Reds

Bahrain have warmed up for their 2010 World Cup decider against New Zealand next week by thrashing Togo 5-1 on Friday. The Reds were much too good for the Africans and make the long trip down under full of confidence...

First Cap For Cissokho

Raymond Domenech has handed Olympique Lyonnais left-back, Aly Cissokho his first ever call-up to the French national team to face the Republic of Irelend in the World Cup play-offs. There's no room in the squad, however, for Patrick Vieira, while Franck Ribery is out injured.

Hamren Is New Sweden Coach

The Swedish Football Association has officially unveiled Rosenborg trainer, Erik Hamren as the new coach for the national team. The 52-year-old, who had only just earlier this week been ruled out of the running to take over at the helm, replaces Lars Lagerback.

Navas For Spain

Sevilla winger Jesus Navas has announced that he is ready to be selected for Spain after overcoming the anxiety disorder that prevented him from doing before. He will now meet with Spanish Football Federation sporting director Fernando Hierro and could make his debut against Argentina next week.

New Faces For Lippi?

Marcello Lippi, the coach of the Italian national team, has hinted that it is not yet too late for players to gain a place in the Azzurri squad. Lippi stated that certain individuals, from Palermo in particular, stand a good chance of being selected...

We Will Be Contenders

Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz has claimed that his team will be one of the favourites to win the World Cup in 2010, despite struggling to qualify for the tournament. The former Real Madrid coach was speaking before the crucial play-off games against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Benni Back For Bafana

The 24-man Bafana Bafana squad to face Japan and Jamaica in international friendlies was announced in Johannesburg today.