7M SPORTS Favorites
- Germany lose Rene Adler and Simon Rolfes
- Germany's World Cup preparations have suffered a double blow after first-choice goalkeeper Rene Adler and midfielder Simon Rolfes were ruled out of the tournament through injury. The 25-year-old Adler will undergo rib surgery and Rolfes, his Bayer Leverkusen team mate, has failed to recover from a knee injury which h 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 »- Adler could miss South Africa 2010
Germany's first-choice goalkeeper Rene Adler could be set to miss the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ after breaking a rib in training, it was reported on 20 April.
The 25-year-old Bayer Leverkusen star is German coach Joachim Low's first-choice goalkeeper, but the injury throws his place in South Africa into question.
Ad View more »- World Cup 2010: official match ball launched for July 11 final
New ball please: the official match ball for the World Cup final was launched in Herzogenaurach, Germany
Kick-off: Franz Beckenbauer (right), the former West Germany captain, joined Herbert Hainer of adidas
Out of Africa: players from the host nation's national team made it to the home of adidas for the b View more »- Kahn: A festival of football
Oliver Kahn requires few words by way of introduction. The German footballing legend is a well-known and popular figure around the world. In the course of an illustrious goalkeeping career, the man nicknamed Titan achieved almost all there is to achieve. His honours collection includes medals as a FIFA World Cup͐ View more »- World Cup 2010 draw: Group D reaction
On the spot: Germany manager Joachim Loew predicts that Group D will be one of the tightest in the tournament How Germany qualified for World Cup 2010: European Group 4 winners.
Manager: Joachim LoewCaptain: Michael BallackPremier League players: Robert Huth (Stoke City), Michael Ballack (Chelsea).
Germany View more »- Low open to Kuranyi discussions
- Kevin Kuranyi's chances of returning to the Germany squad have been given a boost after coach Joachim Low revealed the issue would be on the agenda at a meeting of technical staff next week. Kuranyi has not figured for Germany since he walked away from the squad at half-time of their FIFA World Cup qualifier with Russ View more »
- World Cup 2010: England tipped to win by Germany midfielder Michael Ballack
Prediction: Michael Ballack expects England to shine in South Africa
The Chelsea midfielder believes Fabio Capello could lead England to a first major title since 1966, and admits his own nation is lagging a bit behind ahead of World Cup 2010.
"They have a great team and many players with exceptional individual cla View more »- World Cup 2010: Juergen Klinsmann Expects A World Cup Full Of Surprises
As Germany head coach, Juergen Klinsmann led the 2006 World Cup hosts to the semi-finals as the nation erupted in a wave of euphoria. For 2010, the former Bayern Munich gaffer expects another fantastic World Cup full of surprises.
"I’m expecting a fantastic World Cup. You shouldn’t compare it with previo View more »
