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Togo lift Adebayor suspension after row

The Togolese Football Federation (TFT) has lifted a suspension imposed on Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor and two other players in March after a row over unpaid World Cup bonuses.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2007

The beautiful lame

Andrew Downie

Brazil inability to play attractive football was perhaps their greatest crime, says Andrew Downie.

Story | Conversation | July 02, 2006

Lennon and Walcott get shock England call-ups

England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has included teenage striker Theo Walcott in his provisional 23-man World Cup squad alongside Michael Owen, Wayne Rooney and Aaron Lennon - but there are no places for Ledley King, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Jermaine Defoe or Darren Bent.

Story | Conversation | May 08, 2006

An embarrassment of riches

Andrew Downie

Brazil have booked their place for Germany. Andrew Downie celebrates a team blessed with all the talent in the world.

Story | Conversation | September 06, 2005

Toshack 'axed Savage' for qualifiers

Wales boss John Toshack told Robbie Savage he would not be picked for either of the World Cup qualifiers with Austria later this month before the Blackburn player quit international football.

Story | Conversation | March 14, 2005

Hughes slams Birmingham over coach

Mark Hughes has taken a swipe at Birmingham for sacking coach Mark Bowen, who has now rejoined the Wales staff.

Story | Conversation | August 18, 2004

Peru announce breakthrough over FIFA ban

The Peruvian Football Federation hope to have a FIFA ban prohibiting them from playing in all international competitions lifted after announcing today they had reached a key agreement with the country's government.

Story | Conversation | December 13, 2008

Spanish FA chief vows to win 2018 bidding race

Spanish football federation president Angel Maria Villar has claimed his priority is to present an "invincible bid'' for the 2018 World Cup, moments after he was re-elected on Monday.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2008

FIFA happy with South African preparations

Football's world governing body FIFA says the question of South Africa not hosting the 2010 World Cup should by now be forgotten.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2008

Archie aiming for Aussie action

Jason Dasey

Jason Dasey catches up with Archie Thompson as he dreams of South Africa 2010.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2008

A lesson in Dom-ocracy

Paul Marshall

Paul Marshall tries to explain why Raymond Domenech is still employed.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2008

Saudi Arabia 0-2 South Korea: Koreans move clear

South Korea scored two late goals to see off 10-man Saudi Arabia and move two points clear at the top of World Cup qualifying Group Two tonight.

Story | November 19, 2008

Injured Keane withdraws from Ireland squad

Robbie Keane has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's friendly with Poland with a shoulder injury.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2008

Gerrard travels to be assessed by FA doctors

England goalkeeper Joe Hart will miss the friendly with Germany in Berlin on Wednesday after limping off during Manchester City's 2-2 draw with Hull at the KC Stadium.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2008

Maradona arrives in Glasgow for Argentina bow

Diego Maradona touched down in Scotland today, sparking a media frenzy at Glasgow airport.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2008