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Inzaghi named in Italy's World Cup training camp (Apr 30, 2006 11:00 GMT)
AC Milan striker Filippo Inzaghi has moved a step closer to claiming a place in Italy's World Cup squad after he was selected to take part in a pre-World Cup training camp.
Argentina's Aimar back in action for Valencia (Apr 30, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Argentine international Pablo Aimar returned to action for Valencia in their league match at home to Alaves on Sunday, just over two weeks after being admitted to hospital with viral meningitis.
Gerrard: 'Success without Rooney? Impossible' (Apr 30, 2006 11:00 GMT)
England midfielder Steven Gerrard fears it will be 'impossible to have a successful World Cup without Wayne Rooney' after the Manchester United striker fractured his foot.
'Rooney to miss World Cup group games' - Injury expert (Apr 30, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Wayne Rooney has no chance of figuring in England's group matches at the World Cup but could be ready for the knockout stages, according to sports injury expert Roger Roberton.
Owen boost, but England fear worst over Rooney (Apr 30, 2006 11:00 GMT)
England striker Wayne Rooney could miss England's first two World Cup matches with a foot fracture, a sports injury specialist said on Sunday.
Roeder plays down fresh Owen injury fears (Apr 29, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Newcastle manager Glenn Roeder has played down fears that Michael Owen may have suffered a severe recurrence of his foot injury.
World Cup streakers facing heavy penalties (Apr 28, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Streakers in Germany not only risk sunburn to sensitive parts of their anatomy if they dart on to the pitch to interrupt soccer matches but also face increased fines following a ruling by a state cour
Polish police to question World Cup ticket winners (Apr 28, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Polish police plan to talk to hundreds of fans with tickets for the World Cup, searching for potential troublemakers as concern rises over the country's hooligan element, police said on Friday.
Brazil seek to end Norwegian jinx (Apr 27, 2006 11:00 GMT)
World champions Brazil will play Norway in a soccer friendly in Oslo in August, hoping to make it fourth time lucky against a team they have never beaten.
Matthaus tips Robinson as major player for England (Apr 26, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Paul Robinson's emergence as a top-class goalkeeper has transformed England into potential World Cup winners, according to former Germany captain Lothar Matthaus.
'No Big Phil decision until July' - Portugal chief (Apr 26, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Portuguese football chief Gilberto Madail is confident Luiz Felipe Scolari will not break a 'gentleman's agreement' by committing to become England's new coach before this summer's World Cup.
Cahill facing prospect of World Cup KO (Apr 26, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Everton midfielder Tim Cahill's World Cup hopes are in severe doubt after the Merseyside club revealed he is set to be be sidelined for six weeks with knee ligament damage.
World Cup 2002 - Hosts Korea/Japan (Apr 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
A new continent, surprise packages and a redemption. Steve Wilson is your guide this time.
World Cup 1998 - Hosts France (Apr 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
France united behind their team of all the talents as expected champions Brazil collapsed amid rumours about their star man.
World Cup 1994 - Hosts USA (Apr 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
It didn't see the game reborn in the USA but the 1994 finals is an unfairly maligned tournament perhaps let down by its ending, says John Brewin.
World Cup 1990 - Hosts Italy (Apr 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
A balmy Italian affair with plenty of memories but low in footballing spectacle, John Brewin casts his mind back to Italia '90.
World Cup 1986 - Hosts Mexico (Apr 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
A squat little man dominated the return to Mexico just as he dominates the account John Brewin gives of the World Cup of two decades past.
World Cup 1982 - Hosts Spain (Apr 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
An expanded competition, an old-style Brazil side, a fine showing from the men from Ulster but an Italian victory. John Brewin looks back to a summer in Spain.
World Cup 1978 - Hosts Argentina (Apr 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
John Brewin looks back on a tournament wracked by controversy as hosts Argentina lifted their first crown amid a background of allegations and politicial intrigue.
England boss should be English - Blatter (Apr 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Sepp Blatter gave a heavy hint on Tuesday that he would much prefer England to appoint an English national soccer coach instead of another foreigner in succession to departing Swede Sven-Goran Eriksso
World Cup 1974 - Hosts West Germany (Apr 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
West Germany dulled the brilliant orange of Cruyff's Holland as the hosts were again winners. It was the time of total football.
FIFA launch World Cup gambling offensive (Apr 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
FIFA have launched an offensive against possible match-fixing at the World Cup finals and will be asking referees to pledge they will not place any bets at the World Cup finals.
Sven: 'We can win World Cup' (Apr 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson today insisted his World Cup team can win football's top prize this year.
Over 1m hotel rooms booked for World Cup (Apr 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
One million hotel stays have been booked for the World Cup by soccer fans from 72 countries, Germany's organising committee said on Tuesday.
World Cup 1970 - Hosts Mexico (Apr 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Probably the best team ever won their third trophy as Mexico hosted their first finals. John Brewin remembers the first tournament played in full technicolour.
Maduro joins Hamburg pair in Holland sicklist (Apr 24, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Dutch international midfielder Hedwiges Maduro will be sidelined for two to four weeks, his club Ajax Amsterdam said on Monday.
Schwarzer facing fight to be fit for World Cup (Apr 24, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer will miss Middlesbrough's bid for European glory after undergoing surgery to repair his fractured cheekbone.
Klinsmann ignores Bayern demands to recall Scholl (Apr 24, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Germany coach Juergen Klinsmann poured cold water on demands from Bayern Munich to include 35-year-old Mehmet Scholl in his World Cup squad - four years after the playmaker retired from international
Italy striker Cassano worried about World Cup prospects (Apr 24, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Real Madrid striker Antonio Cassano is worried about his chances of making the Italy squad for the World Cup finals in Germany.
Chimbonda resigned to missing out on World Cup (Apr 24, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Pascal Chimbonda believes being named in the Professional Footballers' Association's Team of the Year has come too late to land him a place in France's World Cup squad.
Scolari ignores England talk to concentrate on Portugal (Apr 24, 2006 11:00 GMT)
The Football Association have been told to forget about Luiz Felipe Scolari by his agent, who insists the Brazilian will not consider becoming England manager until the World Cup is over.
Juninho: Scolari is right man for England job (Apr 23, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Luiz Felipe Scolari should be appointed as the next England manager ahead of Martin O'Neill or Steve McClaren, insists former Middlesbrough star Juninho who has played under all three candidates.
Robson: Beckham not best England captain (Apr 22, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Bryan Robson believes David Beckham should not captain England at this summer's World Cup claiming the Real Madrid player is not a natural leader.
Eriksson: Owen and co should be fine for finals (Apr 22, 2006 11:00 GMT)
England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson is confident four of his key players will be fit and ready for this summer's World Cup.
No room for Makaay, Seedorf in provisional Dutch squad (Apr 21, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Netherlands coach Marco van Basten left out experienced duo Clarence Seedorf and Roy Makaay in naming a provisional 33-man World Cup squad on Friday for the June finals.
Nowotny called-up for World Cup fitness check (Apr 21, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Bayer Leverkusen defender Jens Nowotny has been unexpectedly invited by Germany to take part in World Cup fitness tests next week.
Ankle injury rules Swiss star out of showpiece (Apr 21, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Swiss midfielder Johann Lonfat is out of the World Cup finals after failing to recover from an ankle injury.
Angola name squad for pre-World Cup tourney (Apr 21, 2006 11:00 GMT)
World Cup finalists Angola named captain Akwa and goalkeeper Joao Ricardo in a 24-man squad on Friday for next week's Cosafa Castle Cup in Lesotho.
King refuses to contemplate World Cup KO (Apr 21, 2006 11:00 GMT)
England defender Ledley King refuses to believe his World Cup dream is over even though he will not play again this season for Tottenham.
Parreira tips Germany for the World Cup (Apr 20, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira believes hosts Germany rather than his own team are favourites to win the World Cup.
Holland, Belgium ponder World Cup 2018 bid (Apr 20, 2006 11:00 GMT)
The Netherlands and Belgian football associations are to study the possibility of making a joint bid to stage the 2018 World Cup.
England fans urged to chant in German (Apr 20, 2006 11:00 GMT)
England soccer fans are being encouraged to learn the German versions of well known football chants before the World Cup. It is part of the Foreign Office's package of travel tips for fans.
Racism campaigners welcome World Cup plans (Apr 19, 2006 11:00 GMT)
'Kick It Out' have welcomed proposals for FIFA to clamp down on racism at the World Cup finals by deducting points from guilty nations.
Blatter: Anti-racism rules will apply at World Cup (Apr 18, 2006 16:00 GMT)
Teams at the World Cup will be subject to FIFA's new anti-racism rules, which include a possible three-point penalty in the standings for misbehavior by fans.
World Cup 1966 - Hosts England (Apr 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Well, you know who won - but what about the rest of the tournament? John Brewin has it all, including the amazing North Koreans and the first World Cup furore between England and Argentina.
World Cup 1962 - Hosts Chile (Apr 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
The samba men of Brazil cement their dominance of world football in a tournament best remembered for the notorious 'Battle of Bogota'.
World Cup 1958 - Hosts Sweden (Apr 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Records tumble as the game's greatest ever player emerges on the world stage. Soccernet's John Brewin explains all.
World Cup 1954 - Hosts Switzerland (Apr 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Not for the first time in World Cup history, a German side wrecks the dreams of every romantics' choice.
I'm 50-50 for World Cup place, says Bent (Apr 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Darren Bent is hoping a strong finish to the season can secure a place in the England World Cup squad. 'I have scored a lot of goals but a lot of other players can say they have been,' Bent said.
Referees' wages doubled for World Cup finals (Apr 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Referees at the 2006 World Cup have won a 100 per cent pay rise and will earn £23,000 each.
Beckenbauer claims FIFA is criticism superfluous (Apr 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Franz Beckenbauer has lashed out at FIFA for its criticism of World Cup organisers and said Germany was ready to host the tournament. 'They're completely superfluous,' he stormed.
Out-of-favour Giuly demands World Cup place (Apr 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Barcelona midfielder Ludovic Giuly said on Tuesday he deserved a place in France's World Cup squad, despite being out of favour with coach Raymond Domenech.
Golden ball to be used in World Cup final (Apr 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
A golden ball will be used at the World Cup final on July 9, organising committee president Franz Beckenbauer said on Tuesday.
Beckham: Gambling 'no problem' in England camp (Apr 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
England captain David Beckham has dismissed claims of a rift in the squad caused by card schools and other gambling debts - and insists the only card game he plays is snap.
World Cup 1938 - Hosts France (Apr 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
John Brewin relives the 1938 World Cup in France. Italy were the reigning champions, but standing in their way were a new force - Brazil.
World Cup 1934 - Hosts Italy (Apr 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
The second edition of the World Cup took place in Italy and in the era of the facist dictator only victory would satisfy Mussolini, writes John Brewin.
World Cup 1930 - Hosts Uruguay (Apr 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
John Brewin looks back at each World Cup starting with 1930's inaugural event where Uruguay discovered the benefit of home advantage.
World Cup 1950 - Hosts Brazil (Apr 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
World War II resulted in a 12 year absence for the World Cup. It returned in 1950 with Brazil as hosts and favourites, John Brewin looks back.
Chile back Brazil's bid for 2014 World Cup (Apr 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brazil has thanked Chile for supporting its plans to host the 2014 World Cup following FIFA president Sepp Blatter's suggestion that the Chileans could launch a joint bid with Argentina instead.
Taider's bid to play for Tunisia turned down (Apr 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Tunisia's bid to have Toulouse midfielder Nabil Taider available at the World Cup finals has been turned down by FIFA, the Tunisian Football Federation said.
King struck down by curse of the metatarsal (Apr 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Ledley King's World Cup hopes have suffered a major blow with Tottenham revealing he has fractured the fourth metatarsal of his left foot.
Hargreaves confident of landing World Cup place (Apr 15, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Owen Hargreaves is confident he will be in Sven-Goran Eriksson's England squad for this summer's World Cup finals after making a successful return from a nagging groin injury.
South Korea line up Senegal and Bosnia for warm-ups (Apr 15, 2006 11:00 GMT)
South Korea have pencilled in friendlies against Senegal and Bosnia in late May as part of their preparations for the World Cup finals, the Korea Football Association (KFA) announced.
Korean striker Lee set to miss finals (Apr 14, 2006 11:00 GMT)
South Korea's Lee Dong-gook will miss the World Cup after being told he needs surgery to repair torn knee ligaments, his K-League club said on Friday.
Curbishley calls for quick England decision (Apr 13, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Charlton boss Alan Curbishley has again called for a decision on the next England manager to be made soon.
Trinidad name 24-man World Cup squad (Apr 13, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Trinidad and Tobago coach Leo Beenhakker has announced a provisional 24-man squad for this summer's World Cup finals.
Eriksson misled Football Association - Tribunal (Apr 13, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Sven-Goran Eriksson misled the Football Association during the Faria Alam scandal, an Employment Tribunal ruled.
The hopefuls: Michael Carrick (Apr 11, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Dominic Raynor's assessment of England's World Cup hopefuls continues with Michael Carrick.
Ukraine keeper Shovkovsky eyes first team return (Apr 11, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Ukraine goalkeeper Oleksander Shovkovsky may return to first-team action on Wednesday after nearly three months out injured, boosting the national team's chances ahead of their first World Cup finals
Barthez ready to prove his worth ahead of finals (Apr 11, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Olympique Marseille goalkeeper Fabien Barthez says he concentrating only on his own form and hopes that will be enough to make him France's number one at the World Cup finals.
South Korea striker Lee suffers World Cup blow (Apr 11, 2006 11:00 GMT)
South Korea striker Lee Dong-gook could miss the World Cup finals after tearing knee ligaments. It would be a shattering blow to Lee, who was omitted from South Korea's squad four years ago.
Australia seek full-time coach to replace Hiddink (Apr 11, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Australia hope to appoint a full-time coach to replace Guus Hiddink when the Dutchman leaves the job after this year's World Cup in Germany.
Sweden appoint scouts to World Cup opponents (Apr 10, 2006 11:00 GMT)
England's World Cup rivals Sweden have appointed scouts to watch each of their three opponents in Germany this summer.
Rooney statement denies rift with Owen (Apr 10, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Wayne Rooney has dismissed talk of a rift with England strike partner Michael Owen. Amid reports the Manchester United star has amassed a £700,000 gambling debt, there have been suggestions Rooney is
Kahn will fight on despite German demotion (Apr 10, 2006 11:00 GMT)
German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn vowed on Monday to carry on as an international despite missing out on the number one spot for the 2006 World Cup. Coach Juergen Klinsmann revealed that Jens Lehmann woul
British government launches anti-touting law (Apr 10, 2006 11:00 GMT)
New legislation which closes a loophole allowing some World Cup tickets to be legally touted comes into effect. The law makes it a criminal offence for anyone in England and Wales.
Curbs says Young dream is not over yet (Apr 10, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Charlton Athletic manager Alan Curbishley has played down fears on Monday that captain Luke Young could miss out on a place in England's World Cup squad through injury.
PFA offer to help Rooney with '£700k debts' (Apr 9, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Players' union bosses will be in contact with Wayne Rooney's advisors early this week to offer any assistance required over the England star's reported £700,000 gambling debt.
Hiddink 'insulted' over England approach (Apr 9, 2006 11:00 GMT)
The prospect of Guus Hiddink featuring on the short-list of candidates to become England's new manager disappeared today when it emerged the Dutchman felt insulted by the manner of an approach by the
Legend Maradona ready to lead Argentina (Apr 8, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Diego Maradona believes he has a chance of coaching Argentina if Jose Pekerman does not lead them them to World Cup glory this summer in Germany.
Lehmann beats Kahn to World Cup jersey (Apr 7, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Bild newspaper reported on Friday that Jens Lehmann would be Germany's first choice goalkeeper at the 2006 World Cup, relegating Bayern Munich's Oliver Kahn to the sidelines.
Aragones names five new faces in massive squad (Apr 7, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Spain coach Luis Aragones spread his net wide for fresh talent when he included five new faces in his 33-man squad for a World Cup get-together on April 10.
Iran president considers World Cup trip (Apr 6, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad may travel to Germany to watch his national team play at the World Cup in June, the head of Iran's soccer federation said on Thursday.
Sorin mystified by Veron hate campaign (Apr 6, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Argentina captain Juan Pablo Sorin does not know why midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron has apparently fallen out with him.
Saudi Arabia deny Milutinovic link (Apr 6, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Saudi Arabian team manager Sahad Al Museibih has denied a report that globe-hopping coach Bora Milutinovic could lead the team at the World Cup in Germany.
Angola bring forward friendly against Argentina (Apr 5, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Angola have brought forward their World Cup friendly against Argentina in Naples by one day to avoid a clash with Italy's match against Switzerland, the Angolan Football Federation said on Wednesday.
Veron's World Cup chances dealt another blow (Apr 5, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Argentina midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron's remote chances of playing at the World Cup dwindled further after his ugly clash with captain Juan Pablo Sorin during Tuesday's Champions League match.
Bayern blame Klinsmann for Kahn's dip in form (Apr 5, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich commercial manager Uli Hoeness has accused Germany coach Juergen Klinsmann of waging a campaign of 'psychological terror' on Oliver Kahn that he says is to blame for the goalkeeper's rec
Mexico striker Blanco baffled by World Cup snub (Apr 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Mexico forward Cuauhtemoc Blanco is baffled by coach Ricardo La Volpe's decision not to take him to the World Cup.
German support for goalkeeper Kahn slumps (Apr 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Public support for Oliver Kahn has plunged while backing for Jens Lehmann is surging ahead of next month's decision on who will be Germany's goalkeeper at the World Cup.
Olisadebe throws in towel on World Cup chances (Apr 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Nigerian-born striker Emmanuel Olisadebe has given up hope of a place in Poland's World Cup squad four years after he was Europe's top scorer in the national team's advance to the 2002 finals.
Raul confident of being in top form for World Cup (Apr 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Spain captain Raul believes he will be in peak form at the World Cup despite missing three months of the season with a serious knee injury and subsequently struggling to regain his place in the Real M
Brazil president backs bid to host 2014 World Cup (Apr 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brazil president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has promised to back the country's bid to host the 2014 finals. 'Football is the greatest passion in the country and it deserves to host the World Cup,' he s
No excuses for failure in Germany, insists Beckham (Apr 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
England captain David Beckham will not offer excuses if Sven-Goran Eriksson's side fail to perform at this summer's World Cup.
Togo finalise warm-up programme for World Cup (Apr 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Togo will play friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Liechtenstein to warm up for the World Cup finals in Germany.
Mexico leave Blanco out of World Cup squad (Apr 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Mexico's gifted but volatile forward Cuauhtemoc Blanco will miss this summer's World Cup finals after being omitted from coach Ricardo La Volpe's provisional 26-man squad on Sunday.
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Inzaghi named in Italy's World Cup training camp (Apr 30, 2006 11:00 GMT)
AC Milan striker Filippo Inzaghi has moved a step closer to claiming a place in Italy's World Cup squad after he was selected to take part in a pre-World Cup training camp.
Argentina's Aimar back in action for Valencia (Apr 30, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Argentine international Pablo Aimar returned to action for Valencia in their league match at home to Alaves on Sunday, just over two weeks after being admitted to hospital with viral meningitis.
Gerrard: 'Success without Rooney? Impossible' (Apr 30, 2006 11:00 GMT)
England midfielder Steven Gerrard fears it will be 'impossible to have a successful World Cup without Wayne Rooney' after the Manchester United striker fractured his foot.
'Rooney to miss World Cup group games' - Injury expert (Apr 30, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Wayne Rooney has no chance of figuring in England's group matches at the World Cup but could be ready for the knockout stages, according to sports injury expert Roger Roberton.
Owen boost, but England fear worst over Rooney (Apr 30, 2006 11:00 GMT)
England striker Wayne Rooney could miss England's first two World Cup matches with a foot fracture, a sports injury specialist said on Sunday.
Roeder plays down fresh Owen injury fears (Apr 29, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Newcastle manager Glenn Roeder has played down fears that Michael Owen may have suffered a severe recurrence of his foot injury.
World Cup streakers facing heavy penalties (Apr 28, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Streakers in Germany not only risk sunburn to sensitive parts of their anatomy if they dart on to the pitch to interrupt soccer matches but also face increased fines following a ruling by a state cour
Polish police to question World Cup ticket winners (Apr 28, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Polish police plan to talk to hundreds of fans with tickets for the World Cup, searching for potential troublemakers as concern rises over the country's hooligan element, police said on Friday.
Brazil seek to end Norwegian jinx (Apr 27, 2006 11:00 GMT)
World champions Brazil will play Norway in a soccer friendly in Oslo in August, hoping to make it fourth time lucky against a team they have never beaten.
Matthaus tips Robinson as major player for England (Apr 26, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Paul Robinson's emergence as a top-class goalkeeper has transformed England into potential World Cup winners, according to former Germany captain Lothar Matthaus.
'No Big Phil decision until July' - Portugal chief (Apr 26, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Portuguese football chief Gilberto Madail is confident Luiz Felipe Scolari will not break a 'gentleman's agreement' by committing to become England's new coach before this summer's World Cup.
Cahill facing prospect of World Cup KO (Apr 26, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Everton midfielder Tim Cahill's World Cup hopes are in severe doubt after the Merseyside club revealed he is set to be be sidelined for six weeks with knee ligament damage.
World Cup 2002 - Hosts Korea/Japan (Apr 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
A new continent, surprise packages and a redemption. Steve Wilson is your guide this time.
World Cup 1998 - Hosts France (Apr 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
France united behind their team of all the talents as expected champions Brazil collapsed amid rumours about their star man.
World Cup 1994 - Hosts USA (Apr 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
It didn't see the game reborn in the USA but the 1994 finals is an unfairly maligned tournament perhaps let down by its ending, says John Brewin.
World Cup 1990 - Hosts Italy (Apr 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
A balmy Italian affair with plenty of memories but low in footballing spectacle, John Brewin casts his mind back to Italia '90.
World Cup 1986 - Hosts Mexico (Apr 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
A squat little man dominated the return to Mexico just as he dominates the account John Brewin gives of the World Cup of two decades past.
World Cup 1982 - Hosts Spain (Apr 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
An expanded competition, an old-style Brazil side, a fine showing from the men from Ulster but an Italian victory. John Brewin looks back to a summer in Spain.
World Cup 1978 - Hosts Argentina (Apr 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
John Brewin looks back on a tournament wracked by controversy as hosts Argentina lifted their first crown amid a background of allegations and politicial intrigue.
England boss should be English - Blatter (Apr 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Sepp Blatter gave a heavy hint on Tuesday that he would much prefer England to appoint an English national soccer coach instead of another foreigner in succession to departing Swede Sven-Goran Eriksso
World Cup 1974 - Hosts West Germany (Apr 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
West Germany dulled the brilliant orange of Cruyff's Holland as the hosts were again winners. It was the time of total football.
FIFA launch World Cup gambling offensive (Apr 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
FIFA have launched an offensive against possible match-fixing at the World Cup finals and will be asking referees to pledge they will not place any bets at the World Cup finals.
Sven: 'We can win World Cup' (Apr 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson today insisted his World Cup team can win football's top prize this year.
Over 1m hotel rooms booked for World Cup (Apr 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
One million hotel stays have been booked for the World Cup by soccer fans from 72 countries, Germany's organising committee said on Tuesday.
World Cup 1970 - Hosts Mexico (Apr 25, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Probably the best team ever won their third trophy as Mexico hosted their first finals. John Brewin remembers the first tournament played in full technicolour.
Maduro joins Hamburg pair in Holland sicklist (Apr 24, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Dutch international midfielder Hedwiges Maduro will be sidelined for two to four weeks, his club Ajax Amsterdam said on Monday.
Schwarzer facing fight to be fit for World Cup (Apr 24, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer will miss Middlesbrough's bid for European glory after undergoing surgery to repair his fractured cheekbone.
Klinsmann ignores Bayern demands to recall Scholl (Apr 24, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Germany coach Juergen Klinsmann poured cold water on demands from Bayern Munich to include 35-year-old Mehmet Scholl in his World Cup squad - four years after the playmaker retired from international
Italy striker Cassano worried about World Cup prospects (Apr 24, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Real Madrid striker Antonio Cassano is worried about his chances of making the Italy squad for the World Cup finals in Germany.
Chimbonda resigned to missing out on World Cup (Apr 24, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Pascal Chimbonda believes being named in the Professional Footballers' Association's Team of the Year has come too late to land him a place in France's World Cup squad.
Scolari ignores England talk to concentrate on Portugal (Apr 24, 2006 11:00 GMT)
The Football Association have been told to forget about Luiz Felipe Scolari by his agent, who insists the Brazilian will not consider becoming England manager until the World Cup is over.
Juninho: Scolari is right man for England job (Apr 23, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Luiz Felipe Scolari should be appointed as the next England manager ahead of Martin O'Neill or Steve McClaren, insists former Middlesbrough star Juninho who has played under all three candidates.
Robson: Beckham not best England captain (Apr 22, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Bryan Robson believes David Beckham should not captain England at this summer's World Cup claiming the Real Madrid player is not a natural leader.
Eriksson: Owen and co should be fine for finals (Apr 22, 2006 11:00 GMT)
England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson is confident four of his key players will be fit and ready for this summer's World Cup.
No room for Makaay, Seedorf in provisional Dutch squad (Apr 21, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Netherlands coach Marco van Basten left out experienced duo Clarence Seedorf and Roy Makaay in naming a provisional 33-man World Cup squad on Friday for the June finals.
Nowotny called-up for World Cup fitness check (Apr 21, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Bayer Leverkusen defender Jens Nowotny has been unexpectedly invited by Germany to take part in World Cup fitness tests next week.
Ankle injury rules Swiss star out of showpiece (Apr 21, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Swiss midfielder Johann Lonfat is out of the World Cup finals after failing to recover from an ankle injury.
Angola name squad for pre-World Cup tourney (Apr 21, 2006 11:00 GMT)
World Cup finalists Angola named captain Akwa and goalkeeper Joao Ricardo in a 24-man squad on Friday for next week's Cosafa Castle Cup in Lesotho.
King refuses to contemplate World Cup KO (Apr 21, 2006 11:00 GMT)
England defender Ledley King refuses to believe his World Cup dream is over even though he will not play again this season for Tottenham.
Parreira tips Germany for the World Cup (Apr 20, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira believes hosts Germany rather than his own team are favourites to win the World Cup.
Holland, Belgium ponder World Cup 2018 bid (Apr 20, 2006 11:00 GMT)
The Netherlands and Belgian football associations are to study the possibility of making a joint bid to stage the 2018 World Cup.
England fans urged to chant in German (Apr 20, 2006 11:00 GMT)
England soccer fans are being encouraged to learn the German versions of well known football chants before the World Cup. It is part of the Foreign Office's package of travel tips for fans.
Racism campaigners welcome World Cup plans (Apr 19, 2006 11:00 GMT)
'Kick It Out' have welcomed proposals for FIFA to clamp down on racism at the World Cup finals by deducting points from guilty nations.
Blatter: Anti-racism rules will apply at World Cup (Apr 18, 2006 16:00 GMT)
Teams at the World Cup will be subject to FIFA's new anti-racism rules, which include a possible three-point penalty in the standings for misbehavior by fans.
World Cup 1966 - Hosts England (Apr 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Well, you know who won - but what about the rest of the tournament? John Brewin has it all, including the amazing North Koreans and the first World Cup furore between England and Argentina.
World Cup 1962 - Hosts Chile (Apr 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
The samba men of Brazil cement their dominance of world football in a tournament best remembered for the notorious 'Battle of Bogota'.
World Cup 1958 - Hosts Sweden (Apr 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Records tumble as the game's greatest ever player emerges on the world stage. Soccernet's John Brewin explains all.
World Cup 1954 - Hosts Switzerland (Apr 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Not for the first time in World Cup history, a German side wrecks the dreams of every romantics' choice.
I'm 50-50 for World Cup place, says Bent (Apr 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Darren Bent is hoping a strong finish to the season can secure a place in the England World Cup squad. 'I have scored a lot of goals but a lot of other players can say they have been,' Bent said.
Referees' wages doubled for World Cup finals (Apr 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Referees at the 2006 World Cup have won a 100 per cent pay rise and will earn £23,000 each.
Beckenbauer claims FIFA is criticism superfluous (Apr 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Franz Beckenbauer has lashed out at FIFA for its criticism of World Cup organisers and said Germany was ready to host the tournament. 'They're completely superfluous,' he stormed.
Out-of-favour Giuly demands World Cup place (Apr 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Barcelona midfielder Ludovic Giuly said on Tuesday he deserved a place in France's World Cup squad, despite being out of favour with coach Raymond Domenech.
Golden ball to be used in World Cup final (Apr 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
A golden ball will be used at the World Cup final on July 9, organising committee president Franz Beckenbauer said on Tuesday.
Beckham: Gambling 'no problem' in England camp (Apr 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
England captain David Beckham has dismissed claims of a rift in the squad caused by card schools and other gambling debts - and insists the only card game he plays is snap.
World Cup 1938 - Hosts France (Apr 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
John Brewin relives the 1938 World Cup in France. Italy were the reigning champions, but standing in their way were a new force - Brazil.
World Cup 1934 - Hosts Italy (Apr 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
The second edition of the World Cup took place in Italy and in the era of the facist dictator only victory would satisfy Mussolini, writes John Brewin.
World Cup 1930 - Hosts Uruguay (Apr 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
John Brewin looks back at each World Cup starting with 1930's inaugural event where Uruguay discovered the benefit of home advantage.
World Cup 1950 - Hosts Brazil (Apr 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
World War II resulted in a 12 year absence for the World Cup. It returned in 1950 with Brazil as hosts and favourites, John Brewin looks back.
Chile back Brazil's bid for 2014 World Cup (Apr 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brazil has thanked Chile for supporting its plans to host the 2014 World Cup following FIFA president Sepp Blatter's suggestion that the Chileans could launch a joint bid with Argentina instead.
Taider's bid to play for Tunisia turned down (Apr 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Tunisia's bid to have Toulouse midfielder Nabil Taider available at the World Cup finals has been turned down by FIFA, the Tunisian Football Federation said.
King struck down by curse of the metatarsal (Apr 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Ledley King's World Cup hopes have suffered a major blow with Tottenham revealing he has fractured the fourth metatarsal of his left foot.
Hargreaves confident of landing World Cup place (Apr 15, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Owen Hargreaves is confident he will be in Sven-Goran Eriksson's England squad for this summer's World Cup finals after making a successful return from a nagging groin injury.
South Korea line up Senegal and Bosnia for warm-ups (Apr 15, 2006 11:00 GMT)
South Korea have pencilled in friendlies against Senegal and Bosnia in late May as part of their preparations for the World Cup finals, the Korea Football Association (KFA) announced.
Korean striker Lee set to miss finals (Apr 14, 2006 11:00 GMT)
South Korea's Lee Dong-gook will miss the World Cup after being told he needs surgery to repair torn knee ligaments, his K-League club said on Friday.
Curbishley calls for quick England decision (Apr 13, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Charlton boss Alan Curbishley has again called for a decision on the next England manager to be made soon.
Trinidad name 24-man World Cup squad (Apr 13, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Trinidad and Tobago coach Leo Beenhakker has announced a provisional 24-man squad for this summer's World Cup finals.
Eriksson misled Football Association - Tribunal (Apr 13, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Sven-Goran Eriksson misled the Football Association during the Faria Alam scandal, an Employment Tribunal ruled.
The hopefuls: Michael Carrick (Apr 11, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Dominic Raynor's assessment of England's World Cup hopefuls continues with Michael Carrick.
Ukraine keeper Shovkovsky eyes first team return (Apr 11, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Ukraine goalkeeper Oleksander Shovkovsky may return to first-team action on Wednesday after nearly three months out injured, boosting the national team's chances ahead of their first World Cup finals
Barthez ready to prove his worth ahead of finals (Apr 11, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Olympique Marseille goalkeeper Fabien Barthez says he concentrating only on his own form and hopes that will be enough to make him France's number one at the World Cup finals.
South Korea striker Lee suffers World Cup blow (Apr 11, 2006 11:00 GMT)
South Korea striker Lee Dong-gook could miss the World Cup finals after tearing knee ligaments. It would be a shattering blow to Lee, who was omitted from South Korea's squad four years ago.
Australia seek full-time coach to replace Hiddink (Apr 11, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Australia hope to appoint a full-time coach to replace Guus Hiddink when the Dutchman leaves the job after this year's World Cup in Germany.
Sweden appoint scouts to World Cup opponents (Apr 10, 2006 11:00 GMT)
England's World Cup rivals Sweden have appointed scouts to watch each of their three opponents in Germany this summer.
Rooney statement denies rift with Owen (Apr 10, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Wayne Rooney has dismissed talk of a rift with England strike partner Michael Owen. Amid reports the Manchester United star has amassed a £700,000 gambling debt, there have been suggestions Rooney is
Kahn will fight on despite German demotion (Apr 10, 2006 11:00 GMT)
German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn vowed on Monday to carry on as an international despite missing out on the number one spot for the 2006 World Cup. Coach Juergen Klinsmann revealed that Jens Lehmann woul
British government launches anti-touting law (Apr 10, 2006 11:00 GMT)
New legislation which closes a loophole allowing some World Cup tickets to be legally touted comes into effect. The law makes it a criminal offence for anyone in England and Wales.
Curbs says Young dream is not over yet (Apr 10, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Charlton Athletic manager Alan Curbishley has played down fears on Monday that captain Luke Young could miss out on a place in England's World Cup squad through injury.
PFA offer to help Rooney with '£700k debts' (Apr 9, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Players' union bosses will be in contact with Wayne Rooney's advisors early this week to offer any assistance required over the England star's reported £700,000 gambling debt.
Hiddink 'insulted' over England approach (Apr 9, 2006 11:00 GMT)
The prospect of Guus Hiddink featuring on the short-list of candidates to become England's new manager disappeared today when it emerged the Dutchman felt insulted by the manner of an approach by the
Legend Maradona ready to lead Argentina (Apr 8, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Diego Maradona believes he has a chance of coaching Argentina if Jose Pekerman does not lead them them to World Cup glory this summer in Germany.
Lehmann beats Kahn to World Cup jersey (Apr 7, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Bild newspaper reported on Friday that Jens Lehmann would be Germany's first choice goalkeeper at the 2006 World Cup, relegating Bayern Munich's Oliver Kahn to the sidelines.
Aragones names five new faces in massive squad (Apr 7, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Spain coach Luis Aragones spread his net wide for fresh talent when he included five new faces in his 33-man squad for a World Cup get-together on April 10.
Iran president considers World Cup trip (Apr 6, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad may travel to Germany to watch his national team play at the World Cup in June, the head of Iran's soccer federation said on Thursday.
Sorin mystified by Veron hate campaign (Apr 6, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Argentina captain Juan Pablo Sorin does not know why midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron has apparently fallen out with him.
Saudi Arabia deny Milutinovic link (Apr 6, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Saudi Arabian team manager Sahad Al Museibih has denied a report that globe-hopping coach Bora Milutinovic could lead the team at the World Cup in Germany.
Angola bring forward friendly against Argentina (Apr 5, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Angola have brought forward their World Cup friendly against Argentina in Naples by one day to avoid a clash with Italy's match against Switzerland, the Angolan Football Federation said on Wednesday.
Veron's World Cup chances dealt another blow (Apr 5, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Argentina midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron's remote chances of playing at the World Cup dwindled further after his ugly clash with captain Juan Pablo Sorin during Tuesday's Champions League match.
Bayern blame Klinsmann for Kahn's dip in form (Apr 5, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich commercial manager Uli Hoeness has accused Germany coach Juergen Klinsmann of waging a campaign of 'psychological terror' on Oliver Kahn that he says is to blame for the goalkeeper's rec
Mexico striker Blanco baffled by World Cup snub (Apr 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Mexico forward Cuauhtemoc Blanco is baffled by coach Ricardo La Volpe's decision not to take him to the World Cup.
German support for goalkeeper Kahn slumps (Apr 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Public support for Oliver Kahn has plunged while backing for Jens Lehmann is surging ahead of next month's decision on who will be Germany's goalkeeper at the World Cup.
Olisadebe throws in towel on World Cup chances (Apr 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Nigerian-born striker Emmanuel Olisadebe has given up hope of a place in Poland's World Cup squad four years after he was Europe's top scorer in the national team's advance to the 2002 finals.
Raul confident of being in top form for World Cup (Apr 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Spain captain Raul believes he will be in peak form at the World Cup despite missing three months of the season with a serious knee injury and subsequently struggling to regain his place in the Real M
Brazil president backs bid to host 2014 World Cup (Apr 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Brazil president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has promised to back the country's bid to host the 2014 finals. 'Football is the greatest passion in the country and it deserves to host the World Cup,' he s
No excuses for failure in Germany, insists Beckham (Apr 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
England captain David Beckham will not offer excuses if Sven-Goran Eriksson's side fail to perform at this summer's World Cup.
Togo finalise warm-up programme for World Cup (Apr 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Togo will play friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Liechtenstein to warm up for the World Cup finals in Germany.
Mexico leave Blanco out of World Cup squad (Apr 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Mexico's gifted but volatile forward Cuauhtemoc Blanco will miss this summer's World Cup finals after being omitted from coach Ricardo La Volpe's provisional 26-man squad on Sunday.
