Football

Brazil-based midfielder Edwin Valencia has been cut from Colombia's World Cup squad due to a torn calf muscle.

Buffon listed Brazil, Argentina, Spain and Germany as favourites to win the tournament in Brazil, with Italy among the dark horses who are a rung below.

Cesar has backed the official World Cup football, playing down possible worries over the performance of the adidas-made Brazuca.

Former World Cup winner Romario launched another attack on Brazil's organisation of the World Cup on Monday and accused former team mate Ronaldo of inconsistency.

The seven Barcelona players selected to the squad that will likely go to the World Cup started preparing Monday for Spain's warm-up friendly against Bolivia.

Fernando Torres was a little surprised to hear coach Vicente del Bosque include him in Spain's squad that will likely go to the World Cup.

Kranjcar started the play-off match against Derby County at Wembley Stadium but in the 33rd minute he was forced to leave the field due to injury.

Chile's provisional World Cup squad was cut to 24 on Saturday with the withdrawal of midfielder Pablo Hernandez who has failed to recover from a leg muscle injury.

Carlo Ancelotti was able to adjust his tactics and go on the attack in time to rescue the game while his opposite number Diego Simeone had no cards left to play.

Chhetri said he based his calculation on the fact that European teams have traditionally not performed very well outside the continent.

The video of 'La La La' features special appearances from Messi, Fabregas, Abidal, Neymar, Rodrrguez, Aguero, Falcao as and Pique.

Argentina are going to the World Cup in Brazil for the first time looking to correct a big mistake that led to years of national grief after their withdrawal from the 1950 tournament.

Cristiano Ronaldo is certain he will finally shake off his muscle problems and be able to face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League football final on Saturday.

Brazilian organizers will test the stadium hosting the World Cup opener one more time after a request from FIFA.

Roy Hodgson has warned his players to sacrifice their egos for the good of the team at the World Cup lest they end up like the strife-torn France side of the 2010 finals.

Conte has won three Serie A titles in as many seasons since joining Juventus from Siena in 2011.