Argentina focus on developing youth

Argentina's focus on youth will stand them in good stead for the future, says Jon Carter.

Croat media heap praise on England, caution Bilic

Croatia's media poured lavish praise on a reinvigorated England and their new manager Fabio Capello, who gave home coach Slaven Bilic a humiliating lesson for his 40th birthday.

CONCACAF: US success in Cuba, Mexico win

The United States and Mexico reeled off wins in CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers on Saturday on a day that mixed soccer with politics.

Cuba 0-1 U.S.: Dempsey hits winner

With few fans in the stands and little light on the field, the United States hung on to win its first soccer game in Cuba since 1947, beating the hosts 1-0 in a sloppy, sleepy World Cup qualifier Saturday night.

Hildebrand: I should be Lehmann's successor

Valencia goalkeeper Timo Hildebrand has wasted no time in endorsing himself as the man to replace Jens Lehmann as Germany's number one.

Italy hopes to mute Zidane's swan song

In a game between two excellent defensive teams, France will need another brilliant performance from peerless Zinedine Zidane if it hopes to overcome Italy, writes Jen Chang.

Their cheating hearts

Steve Wilson says all the play-acting and card-waving has ruined his summer viewing.

van der Sar chases Dutch dream

Record-breaker Edwin van der Sar wants to celebrate becoming the most-capped Dutch player of all time by turning the world orange.

The end of Iran's world

Phil Holland was in Frankfurt as Portugal ended Iran's World Cup dream.

Defeat can inspire victory, claims Drogba

Didier Drogba is convinced the pain of defeat can spur the Ivory Coast to victory against Holland tonight.

Ronaldo eyeing records warns Parreira

Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has insisted Ronaldo's critics will be forced to eat their words.

Brazil v Croatia: Preview

Brazil embark on the defence of their World Cup trophy against Croatia with coach Carlos Alberto Parreira calling on his players to prove they are wor...

Many of Mexico's World Cup heroes now ply their trade in Europe

A tale of two Owens

Sven's favouring of a fading striker and a jobbing midfielder baffles Richard Jolly.

Beautiful losers no more?

Marco Van Basten's team may well reflect an outbreak of pragmatism in Dutch football, says Ernst Bouwes.