Experienced strikers Fernando Torres and David Villa were both included in Spain coach Vicente del Bosque's final 23-man World Cup squad on Saturday as he sought to provide cover for Diego Costa's injured hamstring.... more »
Experienced strikers Fernando Torres and David Villa were both included in Spain coach Vicente del Bosque's final 23-man World Cup squad on Saturday as he sought to provide cover for Diego Costa's injured hamstring.... more »
Italian striker Ciro Immobile is on the verge of a dream World Cup debut that has revived memories of Toto Schillaci's incredible campaign at Italia '90.... more »
From Pele in 1958 to Michael Owen 40 years later, the World Cup has launched the careers of some of the most famous footballers ever to grace the sport.... more »
Italy goalkeeper Dino Zoff had to wait until he was 40 to win the World Cup, proving that age is no barrier to success in the sport's most prestigious competition.... more »
Torino striker Ciro Immobile nudged forward his mooted move to Borussia Dortmund when he said he would make sure his tough Neapolitan accent would be understood by his future teammates at the Bundesliga club.... more »
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli said he would not get caught up in his players' private affairs Tuesday as goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon announced his separation amid reports of an affair.... more »
Fabio Capello has vowed to learn from his bitter World Cup experience with England when he returns to the tournament as Russia coach in June.... more »
Chile coach Jorge Sampaoli on Saturday dropped three players from his 30-man World Cup squad with strikers Gustavo Canales and Estaban Paredes and defender Enzo Andia not making the cut.... more »
Serie A champions Juventus have given midfielder Arturo Vidal the green light for the World Cup as the Chilean international continues his recovery from knee surgery.... more »
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli called on his fringe players to stake their claim for a World Cup place during an upcoming training camp that will see seven players cut from his provisional 30-man squad.... more »
Champions Juventus take aim at an all-time Serie A points record on Sunday as a four-horse race which could see Milan coach Clarence Seedorf relieved of his duties ensues for the final Europa League place.... more »
Carlos Tevez excellent form for Italian champions Juventus this season failed to earn him a recall when Alex Sabella named a provisonal 30-man squad for the World Cup finals on Tuesday.... more »
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli on Tuesday lifted the World Cup hopes of Giuseppe Rossi, Antonio Cassano, Ciro Immobile and Mattia Destro by naming them in his 30-man squad for Brazil.... more »
Switzerland manager Ottmar Hitzfeld on Tuesday unveiled his squad for the World Cup finals in Brazil, with his 23-man list tallying with pundits' forecasts.... more »
Switzerland manager Ottmar Hitzfeld on Tuesday unveiled his squad for the World Cup finals in Brazil, with his 23-man list tallying with pundits' forecasts.... more »
Italian coach Alberto Zaccheroni believes his "love affair" with Japan will bear fruit at the World Cup after four roller-coaster years which has seen Asian Cup success but also intense criticism for reverses.... more »
