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- Fábregas 'looking good' for World Cup
Cesc Fábregas has resumed jogging in Spain after cracking his fibula.
The Arsenal captain, Cesc Fábregas, feels he is "looking good" to be fully fit for Spain at the World Cup.
The 22-year-old midfielder has been out of action since cracking his fibula during the Champions League quarter-final first leg ag View more »- Spanish Inquisition: Fabregas, Torres, Xavi, Iniesta - Are Spain’s Injuries Cause For Worry?
Whether La Seleccion should begin to worry with so many star players falling to injury so soon before South Africa.
The World Cup is just five short weeks away and the planet’s temperature is beginning to rise not only with the phenomenon of global climate change, but also with Football Fever. Commercials and View more »- World Cup Watch: The big name managers
Diego Maradona (Argentina)However Argentina perform, Diego Maradona will be a major story at this World Cup. The tournament is synonymous with the pint-sized Argentinean and he returns as manager of the national team. Appointed in 2008, presumably on his reputation alone because he had no managerial experience, the View more »- Liverpool striker Fernando Torres doubtful for Spain's opening match
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres faces a race against time to be fit for Spain's opening match at next month's World Cup, according to the club's new head of sports medicine and sports science, Peter Brukner.
Fitness battle: Liverpool and Spain striker Fernando Torres
The 26 year-old's recovery from a se View more »- Pep: Playing Xavi no risk to World Cup chances
Pep Guardiola will continue to play Xavi through his injury - but the Barcelona boss is confident he is not risking the midfielder's World Cup chances.
The 30-year-old was carrying a knock to a muscle in his left leg during Saturday's win at Villarreal, sparking worries he could be ruled out of Spain's squad for Sou View more »- Xavi may miss World Cup
Xavi Hernandez may miss out on Spain call up through injury
At risk: a calf injury could see Xavi Hernandez ruled out of the World Cup
Xavi said after Saturday's 4-1 win at Villarreal he was playing with a three centimetre tear just above his calf.
"The truth is I'm carrying a number of aches but the team has a lot 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 »
- 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 »- England Are The Second Best Team In The Tournament - Liverpool Star Fernando Torres
Spain against Three Lions would be perfect final...
Liverpool and Spain striker Fernando Torres believes that England are likely to be contenders at this summer's World Cup in South Africa.
The Reds star feels that Fabio Capello has the second best squad at the tournament available to him, but also thinks that ther View more »
