England are in a combative mood ahead of their must-win World Cup encounter with Algeria, with the return of Gareth Barry a boost to their confidence.
England are in a combative mood ahead of their must-win World Cup encounter with Algeria, with the return of Gareth Barry a boost to their confidence.
France were threatened by an embarrassing early World Cup exit after a surprise 2-0 defeat to Mexico in their second Group A game on Thursday.
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Cristiano Ronaldo said nothing was lost after Portugal were held to a drab goalless World Cup draw by Ivory Coast here on Tuesday.
World Cup favourites Spain crashed to a shock 1-0 defeat to unfancied Switzerland in their opening game of the tournament here on Wednesday.
SEOUL North Korea on Wednesday broadcast its opening World Cup match against Brazil, boasting that its goal was the ‘one that has made the world recognise anew North Korean soccer’.
IRENE, South Africa - Italy coach Marcello Lippi has hinted at changes for their next World Cup match and they could come in attack.
PRETORIA, South Africa - Diego Maradona made stinging comments about fellow football greats Pele and Michel Platini on Wednesday after the pair criticized Maradona’s performance as Argentina coach.
Chile secured a first World Cup win in 48 years by edging Honduras 1-0 on Wednesday through a late first-half goal from striker Jean Beausejour.
Five-time World Cup winners Brazil opened their South Africa 2010 campaign with a workmanlike 2-1 win over Asian minnows North Korea on Tuesday.
JOHANNESBURG - Maicon produced an astonishing goal out of the blue to set Brazil on their way to a 2-1 win over a stubborn North Korea and spare their blushes after a shockingly bad first-half performance on Tuesday.