Football

Rio Ferdinand has been ruled out of the football World Cup afer injuring his left knee in training at Rustenburg.

Torres was the only player in Del Bosque's 23-man squad to miss the last two warmups over the past week.

Brazil coach has defended his players after their complaints about the World Cup ball were criticised.

A second-half goal from Roman Zozulia gave Ukraine a 1-0 win over Norway in a friendly match on Wednesday.

Netherlands coach is pondering whether Wesley Sneijder or Rafael van der Vaart should be the creative midfielder at the WC.

Players from Portugal's 'golden generation' hung up their boots after the semi-finals of the 2006 World Cup.

No team in the World Cup host continent is considered so full of promise as the Elephants.

Uruguay on Sunday announced final 23 members of their football World Cup squad.

The Netherlands squad that made the final cut for the World Cup blends attacking flair with an aging defence.

Malouda's best ever season helped Chelsea win the Premier League and FA Cup League double

Coach Rehhagel will need his team to perform better than 16 years ago in the US, where they bowed out in group play.

William Gallas was declared fit to play in the World Cup, completing coach France's 23-man squad.

Messi had one goal, Carlos Tevez two and Angel Di Maria one against an Argentine youth team on Saturday.

Club VP Rafael Yuste said Barca are in negotiations to buy Arsenal midfielder Fabregas and Valencia striker Villa.

Bayern Munich coach Louis van Gaal will stay with the German champions and Cup winners even if they win the treble.

Hodgson had been linked with bigger clubs including Liverpool.