Football

Marcus Hahnemann is no fan of the new Adidas ball being used for the World Cup.

Striker Fernando Torres will not be risked by Spain when it takes on South Korea in a World Cup warmup match.

Philipp Lahm will lead the side out for the first time since being appointed captain.

Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz has dropped Jose Castro from his World Cup squad after doctors said Pepe was fit to play.

The Brazilians have been focused on the World Cup since arriving in South Africa last Thursday.

Midfielder Mauro Camoranesi has limped off Italy's training field with an apparent left leg injury.

Germany coach will not call up any new players for the WC despite five key members being ruled out with injuries.

Andres Iniesta's return from injury was about the most encouraging aspect of Spain's 3-2 victory over Saudi Arabia.

Former England and Mexico coach Sven-Goran Eriksson was appointed to take over the Ivory Coast squad in March.

After 24 years away from the World Cup finals, Algeria are long shots to make an impact in South Africa.

Argentina routed Canada 5-0 in their last game on home soil before the World Cup starts.

Carlo Ancelotti has shown up to testify in the criminal trial into the Italian match-fixing scandal.

Fulham's only previous appearance in a final ended in defeat in the 1975 FA Cup.

AIFF had earlier planned contracts as per their current rates, but it created discontent among a section of players.

Balotelli accuses Totti for racially abusing him

The French international was sent off for serious foul play in the first leg of Bayern's semifinal triumph over Lyon.