From parakeets and monkeys to cats and koalas, our furry and feathered friends taunt us with their meerkat foresights It was a sure thing. Unanimous. England would beat France and reach their s...
From a quenelle salute to World Cup controversy, the brilliant short-fuse striker comes with baggage, and this film does a fair job with some fraught material A galaxy of major names – includ...
Italian referred to his former England goalkeeper as ‘Calamity’ Cole says Capello did not commit fully to England manager role Joe Cole has suggested Fabio Capello was not fully committed...
Former England manager on his ‘perfect’ 2010 World Cup plans, selection issues and how Lampard’s ghost goal still haunts him The fact Fabio Capello saw it coming and had warned them made ...
I was in the stadium to see Luis Suárez break Ghanaian hearts with his handball. It was cheating, but also an understandable act of self-sacrifice Almost a decade on, the 2010 World Cup is rec...
Before things kicked off in Russia we asked you to reminisce about your favourite World Cups. You did not disappoint The Miracle of Bern . Germany weren’t meant to get very far. German playe...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jul/13/world-cup-best-all-time
Before kick-off in Russia, England squad members from each World Cup since 1998 reflect on key lessons to be learned Knocked out by Argentina on penalties in last 16 Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/12/england-world-cup-squad-previous-tournaments-squad
The Red Devils legend takes on the near-impossible task of selecting his best-ever Belgium XI and says personality is just as important as talent. Now you can do the same with our interactive to...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/05/philippe-albert-picks-his-all-time-belgium-xi
In open rebellion against their manager, France’s 2010 squad self-destructed as Thierry Henry watched impassively Thierry Henry had more pressing matters to attend to before he could lose him...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2014/may/15/world-cup-stunning-moments-france-implode
• Leaked document alleges 25 players from 12 countries given TUEs • ‘More than 150 players were caught doping in 2015,’ say Fancy Bears The Football Association and Fifa have condemned t...
On the Football Beyond Borders school’s programme at Archbishop Lanfranc Academy in Thornton Heath, south London, Chelsea’s Ramires demonstrates his goal celebration to 11-year-old Joel. Rami...
For Latin Americans, the game provides a rare chance to stand tall against richer nations – writing its history in ¡Golazo! became a personal odyssey My father had told me the stories . “C...
Courting leaders who defy the ICC and letting the Sudanese president fly out in a private jet reveals a disturbing indifference to international law, WRITES JUSTICE MALALA Something much greate...
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jun/16/omar-al-bashir-escape-south-africa-african-union
• Former sports minister of Egypt says he refused to pay Warner the money • Claims over 2010 World Cup are latest corruption allegations to hit Fifa The latest allegations of corruption to ...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jun/05/jack-warner-bribe-vote-egypt-world-cup
• Letter shows Danny Jordaan suggested payment that went to Jack Warner • South Africa’s opposition says Jordaan must address corruption allegations Pressure is growing on Danny Jordaan, ...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jun/05/world-cup-2010-fifa-scandal-danny-jordaan
Irish FA (FAI) chief executive John Delaney confirms in an interview with RTE Radio on Thursday, that Fifa paid the FAI five million euros (£3.68m) to avoid a legal case over a controversial Wor...
• Fikile Mbalula says no corruption in South African bid for 2010 tournament • ‘The fact that a payment of $10m was made ... does not equate to bribery’ South Africa denied on Wednesday ...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jun/03/south-africa-denies-fifa-corruption-world-cup
Fikile Mbalula makes a statement regarding allegations that South Africa paid bribes totalling $10m to secure the rights to host the 2010 World Cup. Speaking on Thursday following the publication...
Judging by local attendances and Bafana Bafana’s results, the four years since have been disappointing. But there is an abundance of talent and youth development is finally a priority It is no...
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/sep/23/south-africa-2010-world-cup-what-happened
Castigated after France’s players boycotted training at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Patrice Evra has rebuilt his reputation under Didier Deschamps and is sure to start against Nigeria ...