7M SPORTS Favorites
- Preview: Netherlands - Slovakia
Can the first-time participants oust another European heavyweight from the competition?Kick-off: Monday, June 28, 16:00 CET.Durban Stadium, Durban.
Robin Van Persie
Dutch Delight
As far as group stages go, the Netherlands will be pleased with their efforts so far, seemingly playing in second gear and managing to win View more »- Beckenbauer revels in victory
Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer said his nation had "taken England apart" in Bloemfontein in the last 16 of the World Cup today.
Der Kaiser, who has not held back in his criticism of England throughout the World Cup, had more harsh words about Fabio Capello's men after Germany's convincing 4-1 victory.
"Englan View more »- Tevez inspires Argentina win
Two goals by Carlos Tevez - one hugely-controversial and the other a wonderful strike - sent Argentina through to the World Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 victory over Mexico.
The offside rule states there should be two players between the striker and the goal - there was not even one when Lionel Messi's ball found View more »- Brazil vs Chile - Dunga: Stats count for nothing
- Brazil coach Dunga insists that past records will count for nothing when they come up against Chile in the last 16 of the World Cup at Ellis Park. The five-time champions have won the past seven meetings between the two sides dating back almost 10 years and take a major psychological advantage into the game. However, View more »
- Argentina march on
- Two goals by Carlos Tevez - one hugely-controversial and the other a wonderful strike - sent Argentina through to the quarter-finals with a 3-1 win against a spirited Mexico side. On a day to forget for match officials, the Manchester City striker benefited from an offside decision blunder that was so blatant it ranke View more »
- Gerrard anticipates changes
Skipper Steven Gerrard expects there to be changes in the England squad for the Euro 2012 campaign but he has urged Fabio Capello to remain as manager.
The chances of the so called 'Golden Generation' to win a major tournament may have ended after England were beaten 4-1 in their World Cup second round match by German View more »- Capello to seek urgent talks
Fabio Capello is to seek urgent talks with Club England chairman Sir David Richards about his future following Sunday's 4-1 World Cup hammering by Germany.
It was the biggest ever defeat to Germany and the worst result England have ever suffered at a World Cup. Capello's position is bound to come under intense scrutin View more »- Holland prepared for tough game
Bert van Marwijk has Arjen Robben available again as tackle Holland prepare to tackle Slovakia in their World Cup last-16 clash in Durban on Monday.
The 26-year-old winger reported no reaction in his hamstring after a cameo appearance against Cameroon, but is unlikely to be risked.
For Slovakia, Zdeno Strba wil View more »- Kaka back for Brazil
Brazil, who finished top of Group G after claiming seven points from a possible nine, will be bolstered by the return of Kaka from suspension.
Meanwhile, both Robinho and Elano are likely to come back from injury after missing the clash against Portugal.
Chile, meanwhile, will be without central defenders Gary View more »- Woeful England Mullered by Germany
England crashed out of the World Cup as two goals from Thomas Muller helped Germany reach the quarter-finals with a 4-1 victory.
Frank Lampard's 38th-minute shot was clearly over the line when England were only trailing 2-1 but referee Jorge Larrionda allowed play to continue.
Miroslav Klose and Lukas Podolski put Ge View more »
Hot issue
- Octopus Paul v Ahmadinejad [28/07]
- France suspend entire World Cup squ [24/07]
- Webb says World Cup final was taint [23/07]
- Goal-line technology off Fifa agend [20/07]
- World Cup final ball sold for £48K [18/07]
- Evra 'is being victimised', says Fe [17/07]
- Scolari says no offer yet to coach [16/07]
- Beckham: England players must take [15/07]
- Messi says WCup loss left him with [15/07]
- Now it's Brazil's turn to get ready [15/07]
Hot Topic
Lastest Comments
Cities & Venues
The Top 3 Teams of Previous Tournaments
| Years | Winners | Runner-up | Third place |
| 2006 | Italy | France | Germany |
| 2002 | Brazil | Germany | Turkey |
| 1998 | France | Brazil | Croatia |
| 1994 | Brazil | Italy | Sweden |
| 1990 | Germany | Argentina | Italy |
| 1986 | Argentina | Germany | France |
| 1982 | Italy | Germany | Poland |
| 1978 | Argentina | Holland | Brazil |
| 1974 | Germany | Holland | Poland |
| 1970 | Brazil | Italy | Germany |
| 1966 | England | Germany | Portugal |
| 1962 | Brazil | Czech | Chile |
| 1958 | Brazil | Sweden | France |
| 1954 | Germany | Hungary | Austria |
| 1950 | Uruguay | Brazil | Sweden |
| 1938 | Italy | Hungary | Brazil |
| 1934 | Italy | Czech | Germany |
| 1930 | Uruguay | Argentina | America |
