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- The World Cup according to Russell Crowe
Cannes Film Festival 2010Russell Crowe has tipped England as possible World Cup winners, provided they get a decent strike partner for Wayne Rooney.
Cate Blanchett and Russell Crowe are the first to pose on the red carpet at Cannes 2010
The Australian actor shared his thoughts on England's prospects during a p View more »- World Cup Watch ... 31 days to go
New Zealand plump for a wildcard in their squad and Landon Donovan insists the US can beat England - but nobody can dance with footballs like the Brazilians
New Zealand's Shane Smeltz, with the Waitemata Harbour behind him, will lead the All White's attack in South Africa.
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Aaron Clapham was the sought-a View more »- World Cup Watch: The Galacticos
Cristiano RonaldoThe world's most expensive player is one of the stars of the show in this World Cup. He left Manchester United for an incredible £80m last summer - and has looked worth every penny in his first season with Real Madrid. A return of 32 goals in 33 games is awesome. He hasn't always replicated hi View more »- Brazil behind schedule
The 12 Brazilian cities nominated as venues for the 2014 World Cup have been given a month to prove they can deliver their promised stadium projects after Fifa warned that the country "is not on the right path" to host the tournament.
Distant goal: The Maracana stadium, scheduled to host the final, is in need of a View more »- Robinho: Let me quit City
Brazilian superstar Robinho is desperate for Manchester City to let him quit England for good after revealing Roberto Mancini has not spoken to him for months.
The World Cup star Robinho, who has helped Santos win the Brazilian title after joining them on loan in January, wants his City future resolved after his View more »- Brazil overtake Spain to top Fifa world rankings
- Brazil have replaced Spain at the top of the world rankings in the latest FIFA list released today. The Selecao's rise up the order brings an end to Spain's five-month stint at the summit, with the European champions shuffled back into second place. Other moves inside the top 10 see Argentina rise two places to sev View more »
- Kaka silences his critics
Have that: Kaka was offended by fans who thought he was putting Brazil and the World Cup ahead of Real Madrid
Kaka returned from a six-week injury lay-off for the trip to La Romareda and ended up being his side's hero as he climbed off the bench to fire home the clinching goal in a 2-1 win with eight minutes to go. View more »- Six Weeks & Counting: How the World Cup squads are shaping up
From Brazil's new boy wonder to the Dutch revival, Sam Wallace discovers who's looking strong – and where it's all going wrong
The World Cup starts in 48 days' time. In just six weeks, managers must name their final 23-man squads. The long-awaited action is close enough to heighten anticipation but far enough View more »- Don´t expect England to win WC, says John Barnes
Former England football star John Barnes (pictured in 2009) insists it is unrealistic to expect England to win the 2010 World Cup. The ex-Liverpool left winger said Spain and Brazil are the undisputed favourites to lift the trophy in South Africa this July - and England have no divine right to be considered likely cham View more »- Ronaldinho Confident Of Being Selected For Brazil
The Rossoneri star is certain he'll make the final 23 of the Selecao...
Ronaldinho claims he will make coach Dunga's final Brazil World Cup squad and take part in this year's tournament in South Africa.
The Milan playmaker has been constantly overlooked by Dunga this season, despite being the assist leader in Italy's View more »
