Sidelines and bloodlines

The Boateng brothers could be making World Cup history on June 23, explains Uli Hesse.

Chambily calls for Domenech sacking

Guy Chambily, a member of the French Football Federation's federal council, has called for national coach Raymond Domenech to be removed from his post.

The biggest stories of the decade

Mark Lomas picks out the ten biggest stories from a decade of football trials and tribulations.

Real Madrid may buy to cover Pepe injury blow

Real Madrid defender Pepe is set to be sidelined for six months after the club confirmed he would need an operation on his right knee.

Le Tiss spot on with penalty solution

The South Africa Angle examines a novel proposal that could eradicate England's penalty pain.

Mixed reaction as hosts face tough draw

Don Peters gauges the reaction in South Africa as they prepare for a tricky group.

Many meaty draw questions to chew on

The U.S. team's delight at its first-round draw was hard to hide, as was France's continued good fortune. Roger Bennett reflects on the implications of the draw.

Shilton urges caution, Shearer happy

Legendary former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton has warned England not too get ahead of themselves after a favourable World Cup draw, while former striker Alan Shearer thinks the team would be right to be eyeing the next round.

World Cup live draw instant analysis

Who will be in the Group of Death? Where will the U.S. end up? And what will it all mean? Ravi Ubha has the instant analysis.

Fabio Capello remains wary despite favourable draw

England boss Fabio Capello urged caution after his team's favourable World Cup draw which saw them joined in Group C by the United States, Algeria and Slovenia.

Jeremy Schaap From FIFA Meetings In SA

Jeremy Schaap reports on FIFA's special meetings from Cape Town, South Africa

Giveth With One, Taketh with Another

Thierry Henry's damaged reputation took another severe battering in Cape Town on Wednesday, but have FIFA missed a trick by making an example of the Barcelona and former Arsenal striker and opening an investigation into his infamous handball?

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Bono on the warpath

Tom Adams introduces a new World Cup feature - The South Africa Angle.

Liam Brady hits out at Sepp Blatter

Republic of Ireland assistant manager Liam Brady has claimed Sepp Blatter has become a "loose cannon" and "an embarrassment to FIFA".