International Soccer

Not only have some big teams missed the 2010 World Cup, but some big-time stars as well - here a team many coaches would love to have in South Africa.

Dec 10, 2009 - David Hein

Haris Seferovic scores winning goal as Switzerland shock Nigeria 1-0 and keep the hosts from winning a record fourth U-17 title.

Dec 1, 2009 - David Hein

Football's world ruling body FIFA released the 23 candidates for the FIFA World Player 2009 award as well as the 10 nominees for the FIFA Women's Player 2009 prize.

Nov 2, 2009 - David Hein

The final nine spots at the 2010 World Cup will be decided on November 14 and 18, 2009. Three teams will come from Africa, four from Europe and two others in Play-Offs.

Oct 29, 2009 - David Hein

French international star Thierry Henry said he would like to finish his career in the United States, likely playing for the MLS New York Red Bulls starting in 2011.

Oct 29, 2009 - David Hein

Brazilian coach Carlos Alberto Parreira was re-hired by the South African Football Association to lead the Bafana Bafana at the 2010 World Cup.

Oct 29, 2009 - David Hein

Changes could be coming for German powers Bayern Munich in the coming months as Breno, Luca Toni and Anatoliy Tymoshchuk are all possible transfers.

Oct 28, 2009 - David Hein

Philippe Coutinho Correira and Luc Castagnois are two of the biggest star prospects at the up-coming U17 World Cup in Nigeria.

Oct 23, 2009 - David Hein

Six members of the 2008-09 Champions League winners Barcelona head the 30-man nominee list for the Ballon d'Or - the European Footballer of the Year Award.

Oct 23, 2009 - David Hein

Bosnia Face Portugal in the European 2010 Play-Offs while Ireland take on France, Greece play Ukraine and Russia battle Slovenia for final World Cup spots.

Oct 19, 2009 - David Hein

Sweden, Czech Republic and Turkey are among the big nations in world football to have failed to qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Oct 16, 2009 - David Hein

Brazil remained inline to capture their fifth U20 World Cup title as Internacional striker Alan Kardec continued his strong tournament with his team-leading fourth goal.

Oct 16, 2009 - David Hein

Ghana football fans are hoping to finally hoist the U20 FIFA World Cup trophy and Fredrikstad FK striker Dominic Adiyiah is doing his best with six goals in five games.

Oct 11, 2009 - David Hein

Russia's football leaders are promising to have as many as 12 new stadia for the World Cup should they be awarded the football spectacle in 2018 or 2022.

Oct 11, 2009 - David Hein

Promising striker Maicon scored two goals within three minutes of action to help Brazil reach the semi-finals of the U20 World Cup.

Oct 11, 2009 - David Hein

Vasco da Gama midfielder Alex Teixeira has helped Brazil to reach the semi-finals of the U20 World Cup in Egypt. The 2010 World Cup in South Africa might be next.

Oct 11, 2009 - David Hein

The final six spots for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa will be decided by a series of Play-Offs played out in two-leg matches in October and November.

Oct 6, 2009 - David Hein

Football powers such as Sweden, Portugal, Czech Republic and Turkey and 2012 Euro hosts Ukraine and Poland are all in danger of not qualifying for the 2010 World Cup.

Oct 6, 2009 - David Hein

Daniel Parejo, Andre Dede Ayew, Fabio Sciacca, Krisztian Nemeth and Douglas Costa are five of the biggest stars at the U20 FIFA World Cup in Egypt.

Oct 3, 2009 - David Hein

Keirrison, Douglas Costa, Eden Hazard, Diego Buonanotte, Rasmus Elm, Sofiane Feghouli are considered among the best football young talents in the world.

Oct 3, 2009 - David Hein

Italy beat France in penalties to collect their fourth World Cup title with Zinedine Zidane getting red-carded after headbutting Italian Marco Materazzi.

Jun 30, 2009 - David Hein

Ronaldo tallies eight goals - twice in final against Germany - to lead Brazil to their record fifth World Cup championship.

Jun 30, 2009 - David Hein

Zinedine Zidane's two goals bring Les Bleus to the top of the football world as the defensive-minded French become sixth nation to win World Cup at home.

Jun 30, 2009 - David Hein

The World Cup debuted in the United States as record crowds saw Brazil return to the final and beat Italy 3-2 on penalties to claim their record fourth World Cup title.

Jun 30, 2009 - David Hein

West Germany became the third nation to win three World Cups as they beat Argentina 1-0 to avenge their loss to the South Americans in the 1986 final.

Jun 30, 2009 - David Hein

Wales rightfully have hope for the future with a crop of young stars leading their charge towards qualification. Here we look at the top picks of the bunch.

Feb 8, 2010 - Leigh Sanders

England, Scotland, Wales, and both the Republic and Northern Ireland found out in Warsaw today their opponents in qualification for the 2012 European Championships.

Feb 7, 2010 - Adam Conroy

Should football players with no real ties or affiliation to a country, other than residency obtained after five years, be allowed to play in their national team?

Feb 7, 2010 - Adrian Peel

In a landmark tournament like the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, it is often the break out stars that get the most publicity when they emerge as the top players .

Feb 6, 2010 - Karen Lotter

Rio Ferdinand comes in to replace Terry, but is the Manchester United defender any more of a role model?

Feb 5, 2010 - Sean Elliott

John Terry has put his England captaincy in jeopardy with manager Fabio Capello after allegations of an affair with Wayne Bridge's ex.

Feb 4, 2010 - Kevin Emery

Every four years the world unites in front of their television screens to watch the biggest sporting event on earth - the FIFA World Cup.

Feb 3, 2010 - Shona Black

With the World Cup qualifiers finalised and the group draw completed the greatest football nations on earth are set to meet in South Africa in 2010.

Jan 27, 2010 - Steven Pink

After conquering three countries in six years, adding to their family, and launching successful business careers, could Brand Beckham be about to make Milan its new home?

Jan 25, 2010 - Matt Haynes

USA v England World Cup matches are rare. Their Group game this summer will be their first competitive match for 60 years. This is a brief look at their previous battles.

Jan 25, 2010 - Daniel Trelfer

After a sporting career spanning no less than 24 years, is Colombian goalkeeper Rene Higuita about to hang up his boots? Take a look at his impressive resume.

Jan 25, 2010 - Richard McColl

A depleted U.S. side went down 3-1 in a friendly against Honduras, played at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California.

Jan 25, 2010 - Alex Baker

The FIFA World Cup is the single biggest one-sport event in the world. This is how the dream of one Frenchman became reality in Uruguay in 1930.

Jan 22, 2010 - Robert Wooldridge

As a summer of World Cup football rapidly approaches, it is time to look at what the chances are of the national side being triumphant.

Jan 17, 2010 - Steve Bartle

Cameroon has succeeded in the last two decades as one of Africa's best in football. But very little has been done to avail the country with good football infrastructure.

Jan 16, 2010 - Francis Tim

After qualifying for the Round of 16 at Germany 2006, Ghana hope to be the first African nation to win the World Cup. Can the Black Stars achieve this in South Africa?

Jan 13, 2010 - Ryan Miller

Spain shrugged off their under-achiever tag with victory at Euro 2008. Can they add an elusive World Cup to cement their place as the greatest Spanish team of all time?

Jan 12, 2010 - Ryan Miller

Roger Milla stole the show at the 1990 World Cup in the USA. Can Samuel Eto'o and Co. go a step further by becoming the first African country to win the World Cup?

Jan 12, 2010 - Ryan Miller

Holland have earned a reputation as World Cup nearly-men, but remain one of the biggest threats heading into the tournament. Can they overcome their big-match jitters?

Jan 11, 2010 - Ryan Miller

Germany put on a show to be proud of as hosts of the 2006 World Cup. This time round, manager Joachim Low feels his side are better prepared for a tilt at glory.

Jan 10, 2010 - Ryan Miller

One of the first countries to secure qualification for South Africa, Australia have been drawn into a tough group and must show their best form to make the second round.

Jan 7, 2010 - Ryan Miller

Rustenburg hosts the opening Group C match between England and USA on 12 June. Find out about Rustenburg and what there is to do whilst there.

Jan 6, 2010 - Jane Hodgson

A surprise inclusion at South Africa, Slovenia will rely on a mean defence to make their mark this summer after stunning Russia in the qualification play-off.

Jan 6, 2010 - Ryan Miller

Cameroon, Ghana, Egypt, Nigeria, Algeria and Tunisia are the other main contenders as Angola prepares to host Africa's premier soccer tournament from January 10-31.

Jan 4, 2010 - James Cleary

A preview of the teams that make up the first group that will be seen in the 2010 World Cup and predictions of how well each country will do.

Jan 4, 2010 - Edward White