Beckham suffers injury heartbreak
England's David Beckham looks certain to miss the World Cup after tearing his Achilles tendon during AC Milan's Serie A game with Chievo on Sunday night.
Chelsea: Cole comeback on track
Chelsea have reacted swiftly to deny suggestions England left-back Ashley Cole is behind schedule in his bid to recover from a broken left ankle.
Mancini rejects Azzurri rumours
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has distanced himself from speculation that he could be Italy's next manager after the World Cup.
Mancini: Johnson might not be ready
Man City boss Roberto Mancini says the World Cup might come too early for Adam Johnson as he looks to secure a spot in England's squad.
Harry: Lennon not close to return
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says England winger Aaron Lennon is a long way off returning to action as he battles to be fit for the World Cup.
Cahill delighted to be back
Gary Cahill is delighted to be back in training and hopes that he can still resurrect his England dream ahead of the World Cup finals.
World Cup worry for Nasri
Samir Nasri admits that he fears he could lose out on a place in France's World Cup squad because he is being played out of position at Arsenal.
Richards eyes England return
Manchester City defender Micah Richards admits he is desperate to break into Fabio Capello's England squad ahead of the World Cup.
No guarantees for Beckham
David Beckham fears he may not get to realise his World Cup dream in South Africa this summer, and insists he isn't "banking" on being selected.
Vidic hopes to face 'great' Rooney
Nemanja Vidic has hailed Wayne Rooney as the best striker in the world - but longs for the chance to try and stop his Manchester United team-mate at the World Cup.
Hiddick rejects World Cup offer
Guus Hiddink has turned down repeated appeals from Didier Drogba to manage the Ivory Coast at this summer's World Cup finals in South Africa.
No comeback date for Lennon
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has confessed that he does not know if England winger Aaron Lennon will play again this season.
Mariner backs Fallon to make step-up
Plymouth manager Paul Mariner believes the World Cup could be the perfect stage for New Zealand international striker Rory Fallon to shine.
Capello: England can claim glory
Fabio Capello believes his England players are capable of creating history at this summer's World Cup finals by going all the way to glory in South Africa.
Ivory Coast search continues
Guus Hiddink has not signed a deal to coach Ivory Coast at this summer's World Cup, the country's football federation said on Wednesday night.
Elliott: England a safe pair of hands
England 2018 board member Paul Elliott says the country would be "a safe pair of hands" to hold the World Cup due to its commercial strength and existing infrastructure.
Campbell clings to England dream
Arsenal veteran defender Sol Campbell is refusing to give up hope on a stunning England recall for the World Cup in South Africa later this year.
Pearce - door open for Owen
England U21 boss Stuart Pearce insists it is wrong to suggest Michael Owen's international career is over and believes Fabio Capello has left the door open.
Capello should look at Bent - Bruce
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce says Darren Bent "has to be knocking on the door" of England's World Cup squad following his latest Premier League treble.
Kek backing England for glory
England are now ready to win their first World Cup for nearly half a century, according to one of the men who is trying to plot their downfall - Slovenia head coach Matjaz Kek.
Adriano must change - Flamengo chief
Flamengo striker Adriano will have to change his ways if he is to make Brazil's World Cup squad, says club president Patricia Amorin.
Johnson admits World Cup doubts
Manchester City winger Adam Johnson admits this summer's World Cup may come too soon for him despite being named in the initial 30-man squad to face Egypt.
England reassured over safety
England and other countries at this summer's World Cup have been promised 24-hour surveillance at their hotels and will have their team bus swept for explosives.
Yebda has World Cup worry
Algeria midfielder Hassan Yebda is hoping to avoid any complications in his race against time to be fit for the end of the season and the World Cup.
Lippi undecided over future
Italy coach Marcello Lippi has not yet decided what he will do after the World Cup finals.
