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Nations await 2010 World Cup draw

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:21:19 EST

Millions of football fans around the globe will be glued to their television screens on Friday when the draw for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa is made in Cape Town.

Beckham looks to England 2018 bid

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:48:11 EST

David Beckham has promised he will do everything in his power to help England win the bid to stage the 2018 World Cup.

PSV Eindhoven clinch last 32 place

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:34:17 EST

PSV Eindhoven qualified for the last 32 of the Europa League after snatching a dramatic late winner against Sparta Prague on Thursday night.

Henry faces FIFA rap over handball

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:26:56 EST

Thierry Henry faces FIFA disciplinary action over his handball which helped France to qualify for the finals of the 2010 World Cup at the expense of Ireland.

Benfica, Everton through in Europa

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:11:48 EST

Portuguese giants Benfica and English Premier League side Everton booked their places in the knockout stage of the Europa League as Serie A side Lazio crashed out of the competition on Wednesday.

Kalou tips England for finals glory

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:51:48 EST

Salomon Kalou wants his Ivory Coast side to face England in the World Cup despite tipping them to go all the way in the finals in South Africa next year.

France unseeded for the World Cup

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:47:52 EST

FIFA announce the seedings for Friday's 2010 World Cup finals draw in a statement on their official web site, leaving former champions France unseeded.

Messi makes history as Europe's best

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:26:24 EST

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has been named the best player in Europe, becoming the first Argentine to win the prestigious Ballon d'Or award.

FIFA to reject new Irish request

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:22:35 EST

A top FIFA official has ruled out any chance of the Republic of Ireland being handed an extra place at the 2010 World Cup finals in the wake of the Thierry Henry handball controversy.

Blatter: Ireland asked for 2010 spot

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:16:43 EST

FIFA president Sepp Blatter claims the Football Association of Ireland asked to be included in the World Cup finals as an extra team following the Republic of Ireland's controversial play-off exit to France.