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Italy’s Lippi coy on plans for Cup openSubscriber Only

June 10, 2010 17:29 IST

The Italian coach has not told his team what formation they will play in Monday's World Cup Group F opener against Paraguay.

Swiss captain Frei in doubt for Spain openerSubscriber Only

June 10, 2010 12:34 IST

Alex Frei is doubtful for their opening World Cup game against Spain next week after hurting his right ankle in training.

Journalist held up at gunpoint,2 others robbedSubscriber Only

June 9, 2010 18:28 IST

A Portuguese photographer was held up at gunpoint early Wednesday and two other journalists were also robbed at the same World Cup hotel. Antonio Simoes said he woke around 4 a.m.

Terry says he still feels like hes in chargeSubscriber Only

June 9, 2010 12:20 IST

Losing the captains armband for his off field antics has made no difference to John Terrys approach to the game and he still behaves like he is in charge of the team while playing.

Drogba to rejoin Ivory Coast team matesSubscriber Only

June 7, 2010 17:43 IST

Didier Drogba will rejoin the Ivory Coast World Cup squad after weekend surgery on a fractured arm.

Injury-free Argentina in good shape says DemichelisSubscriber Only

June 7, 2010 14:12 IST

Injury-free Argentina are in better shape than Nigeria ahead of the teams World Cup Group B opener on Saturday,central defender Martin Demichelis said.

Injured Robben to remain in Dutch squadSubscriber Only

June 7, 2010 14:03 IST

Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk will keep Arjen Robben in his World Cup squad after the wingers hamstring injury proved less serious than first thought following a scan on Sunday.

England’s ‘invisible man’ set to take centre stageSubscriber Only

June 7, 2010 10:57 IST

In injured captain Rio Ferdinand's absence,Ledley King is ready to realise his World Cup dreams.

Lampard confident of WC successSubscriber Only

June 4, 2010 14:43 IST

Lampard reckons that his teams patchy form ahead of the World Cup in South Africa will have no negative impact on how they perform during the tournament.

Top 10 World Cup UpsetsSubscriber Only

June 4, 2010 13:43 IST

Over the last eighty years,the World Cup has produced some of footballs biggest shocks.

England strong enough to win World Cup: ColeSubscriber Only

June 1, 2010 15:03 IST

England left-back Ashley Cole has made it clear that the Three Lions are strong enough to win the World Cup,and be at the centre of the ultimate showpiece occasion in South Africas Soccer City on July 11.

Colombia team robbed by SAfrica hotel workersSubscriber Only

May 28, 2010 15:55 IST

Police say two hotel workers stole money from members of Colombias football team,which is in South Africa for a friendly against the World Cup host.

Aussie cheerleader set to strip off for LFLSubscriber Only

May 28, 2010 15:31 IST

An Aussie cheergirl could end up becoming the first Australian woman to play gridiron in the Lingerie Football League in the US.

Denmark finalizes World Cup squadSubscriber Only

May 28, 2010 15:23 IST

Denmark coach Morten Olsen has finalized his 23-man World Cup squad by dropping four players.

France leave mountains with team spirit sky highSubscriber Only

May 25, 2010 17:25 IST

France leave their picturesque base with their 23-man squad for South Africa in a relaxed and confident mood.

England soccer chief quits over bribe,sex scandalSubscriber Only

May 17, 2010 09:40 IST

Triesman leaves FA reeling from yet another scandal.

Chelsea win dramatic Cup final to seal doubleSubscriber Only

May 16, 2010 11:26 IST

Chelsea won a dramatic FA Cup final 1-0 and clinch their first League and Cup Double.

World body chief slams organisationSubscriber Only

May 14, 2010 00:20 IST

FILA president Raphael Martinetti took a swipe at the organisers of the 2010 Commonwealth Games after technical and policing issues marred the Senior Asian Wrestling Championship....

Forget men well compensate: WI womens teamSubscriber Only

May 13, 2010 12:43 IST

West Indian women's cricketers are determined to make up for the men team what they need is support from the cricket-crazy Caribbean people.

Hauritz improved the most: WarneSubscriber Only

May 12, 2010 14:16 IST

Former Australian spinner Shane Warne has hailed off-spinner Nathan Hauritz as one of world cricket's most improved players.

Malik signs up with Lancashire for T20 county campaignSubscriber Only

May 11, 2010 16:26 IST

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has signed up with English county side Lancashire for the team's upcoming domestic Twenty20 season.

BCCI prays Aus to play Tests with IndiaSubscriber Only

May 5, 2010 15:17 IST

Keen to give India enough opportunities to maintain their number one Test ranking,BCCI has requested CA to replace a seven-match One-day series with two Tests and three ODIs.

Tigers 121 affairs mark 5-yr marriageSubscriber Only

April 29, 2010 12:16 IST

Tiger Woods forged no bonds post-marriage to Elin,at least that seems to be the message his actions are sending.

Governing Council also responsible for IPL mess: VengsarkarSubscriber Only

April 27, 2010 14:27 IST

Modi is not solely responsible for the mess that IPL finds itself in and the Governing Council should also be held responsible for the financial scandal,former chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar said.