
Paul Scholes could have been tempted out of international retirement had Fabio Capello asked him sooner.
The Manchester United midfielder called time on his England career six years ago and decided against reversing his decision ahead of the World Cup in South Africa, however, the 35-year-old revealed the decision had View more »
Switzerland coach Ottmar Hitzfeld has warned his side's first World Cup opponents Spain not to expect an easy start to life in South Africa on June 16.
After drawing 1-1 with Italy in Geneva, Hitzfeld has given his squad several days off before they meet in Zurich on Wednesday for their flight to Johannesburg and he i View more »| Years | Winners | Runner-up | Third place |
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