Richards: Keen for Samba summer

Richards targets World Cup

Manchester City defender Micah Richards is eyeing an injury-free run with a view to booking himself a place in England's 2014 World Cup squad.
Pirlo: Bowing out of international football

Pirlo set to quit Italy squad

2006 World Cup winner Andrea Pirlo has announced he will retire from the Italian national team after next year's showpiece in Brazil.

Ndlovu: During his time with Celtic

Ndlovu set for operation

Bafana Bafana striker Dino Ndlovu is waiting to discover if his season is over after damaging the second metatarsal bone in his foot.

Anton and Rio Ferdinand

FA: No proof of racist chants

The FA have announced that no proof has been found of any England fans singing racist songs during the World Cup qualifier with San Marino.

Furman: Tough as nails

Furman lays fears to rest

Other than a few battle scars, midfielder Dean Furman reckons he is right as rain after his injury scare while on Bafana duty last month.

Suarez: In the spotlight again

Suarez under FIFA scrutiny

FIFA could take action against Uruguay striker Luis Suarez for punching Gonzalo Jara in the face during the World Cup qualifier with Chile.

Buffon not entirely pleased

Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon was not entirely happy despite beating Malta 2-0 win in their World Cup qualifier.

Mixed emotions for Deschamps

France coach Didier Deschamps praised Spain and rued the many chances his side had as they lost 1-0 in a 2014 World Cup qualifier.

Van Gaal: Best performance

Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal says their 4-0 whipping of Romania in Tuesday's 2014 World Cup qualifier is their best performance yet.

Strachan: Rebuilding takes time

Gordon Strachan conceded Serbia were physically and technically superior to his Scotland side during Tuesday's World Cup qualifier.

Matlaba happy to grab chance

Thabo Matlaba has spoken of his delight following his Man-of-the-Match performance against Central African Republic on Saturday.

Gerrard targets perfect run

England captain Steven Gerrard admits the 1-1 draw against Montenegro on Tuesday came as a blow to their World Cup qualifying hopes.

World Cup qualifying wrap

Portugal went some way to getting their 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign back on track with a 2-0 win over Azerbaijan on Tuesday.

Zvasiya ready for Egypt

Zimbabwe defender Lincoln Zvasiya knows the task his side face when they take on Egypt in World Cup qualifying action on Tuesday.

Messi wary of Bolivians

Argentina captain Lionel Messi knows how tough it is to play against Bolivia even though they have no chance of qualifying for the World Cup.

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