SPAIN’S crusade to add the World Cup trophy to their Euro 2008 title continued last night with a closely-fought last-16 win over Iberian neighbours Portugal.Read
PARAGUAY coach Gerardo Martino revealed his side were in party mood following their historic victory over Japan, although he admitted the full impact of their success has not yet sunk in.Read
PARAGUAY coach Gerardo Martino believes the first goal in today’s last-16 showdown with Japan could prove crucial as both teams look to create history by reaching the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time.Read
SPAIN forward David Villa has launched a staunch defence of Fernando Torres and insists he is “totally convinced” his strike partner will regain his scoring touch.Read
FORMER England manager Graham Taylor believes the national side’s continuing struggles are partly due to the heavy emphasis placed on the Premier League.Read
FRANK Lampard wants to carry on playing for England but knows there will be much debate about the future after the World Cup exit at the hands of Germany.Read
FABIO Capello says he won’t resign but is to seek urgent talks with Club England chairman Sir David Richards about his future following the 4-1 World Cup hammering by Germany.Read
BRAZIL coach Dunga insists past records will count for nothing when they come up against Chile in the last 16 of the World Cup at Ellis Park today.Read
TWO goals by Carlos Tevez – one hugely-controversial and the other a wonderful strike – sent Argentina through to the quarter-finals against a spirited Mexico side.Read
Former England captain Alan Shearer today led the calls for goal-line technology to be introduced in football following the non-award of Frank Lampard's effort against Germany.Read
Fabio Capello refused to blame his players for England's woeful exit from the World Cup at the hands of Germany, instead focusing on the decision to disallow Frank Lampard's equalising goal.Read
