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Algeria coach Vahid Halilhodzic has confirmed his final 23-man squad for the FIFA World Cup. Crystal Palace midfielder Adlene Guedioura…

With 10 days until the World Cup begins, Brazil was rushing Monday to finish installing seats in stadiums and to deal with threats ranging from violent protests to dengue fever. The count-down to kick off has been marred by protests — from striking…

Victor Matfield was named as the Springbok’s interim captain on Tuesday, capping a remarkable return to international rugby after retirement. With regular leader Jean de Villiers out injured, Matfield, 37, is making his return to the international side…

Colombia star Radamel Falcao will miss the World Cup after losing his battle to recover from the crushing knee injury he sustained playing for his club Monaco in January. The 28-year-old’s absence from Brazil was confirmed on Tuesday by Colombia coach…

In an England squad with several exciting young players James Milner likely won’t set pulses racing, but the versatile Manchester City midfielder could play a vital role in Roy Hodgson’s plans in Brazil. The 28-year-old Milner has been part of the England…

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal on Monday revealed for the first time that he turned down the chance of taking charge at Tottenham last season. Van Gaal, who is currently on duty in his role as Netherland coach, will officially join United…

Football fans have one more chance to experience the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ live in the 12 stadiums. As…

Australia secured a 2-0 win Monday in a World Cup prep against Brazilian hosts Parana Clube with Oliver Bozanic and Newcastle Jets striker Adam Taggart on target on his 21st birthday. But the focus was on an injured Tom Rogic. Playmaker Rogic went off…

Twenty-five years after he rose to fame touring with pop star Sting, Brazilian indigenous chief Raoni has launched a new tour coinciding with the World Cup to condemn the ongoing destruction of the Amazon. A striking spokesman for the rainforest with…

Sri Lanka off-spinner Sachithra Senanayake has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action, the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed on Monday. Senanayake, who has twice recorded career-best figures in the ongoing Royal London series…

Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah and Oklahoma City shot-blocker Serge Ibaka were among five players named Monday to the 2013-14 NBA All-Defensive First Team. Indiana forward Paul George, Golden State swingman Andre Iguodala and Los Angeles Clippers…

Japan captain Makoto Hasebe will stay in the Bundesliga following the World Cup after signing a two-year contract on Monday to join Eintracht Frankfurt from relegated Nuremberg. The 30-year-old joined Germany’s top-flight in 2007/08 from J-League side…

Eight-time champion Rafael Nadal stormed into a French Open quarter-final showdown against compatriot David Ferrer on Monday while Andy Murray set-up a clash with childhood friend Gael Monfils, France’s last man standing. With rock star Prince in the…

David Villa, who helped Spain capture the 2010 World Cup and Atletico Madrid win this year’s La Liga crown, has signed a three-year deal with Major League Soccer’s New York expansion team. New York City FC announced the signing Monday, giving the new…

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez arrived at Uruguay’s World Cup training camp on Monday 11 days after undergoing surgery on an injured knee. The English Premier League’s player of the year is hopeful of winning his race against time to be fit for Uruguay…

Frank Lampard will leave Chelsea when his contract expires at the end of June, the England midfielder’s agent revealed on Monday. Lampard had reportedly been offered a new deal on reduced terms by Chelsea, but the 35-year-old has opted to bring an end…

Roy Keane has turned down an approach from Scottish champions Celtic to remain as assistant manager with the Republic of Ireland, according to media reports on Monday. Ireland manager Martin O’Neill, himself once in charge of the Glasgow giants, confirmed…

FIFA announced on Monday its probe into the 2018 and 2022 World Cup host bids would be completed by June 9 as the corruption row over Qatar’s controversial winning bid intensified. Confirmation that the long awaited report was imminent came against…

© Getty ImagesFIFA can today confirm the extension of sanctions imposed by the Austrian Football Association (OFB) and the IR…

Coton Sport duo, goalkeeper Loic Fedjou and defender Cedric Djeugoue have been named in Cameroon’s final 23-man squad for the…