FIFA picks GoalControl goal-line tech system FIFA surprisingly opted for GoalControl as their goal-line technology system to be used at next year's World Cup in Brazil. ...  
09:06 AM, Apr 03, 2013

FIFA chooses German-based GoalControl for goal-line technology FIFA has approved the appointment of GoalControl GmbH as the official provider of goal-line technology for the Confederations Cup in Brazil. ...  
09:47 PM, Apr 02, 2013

England were scared of us, says Montenegro coach Captain Steven Gerrard, who said England "stopped playing" after halftime, pleaded with the team to shake off their alarming habit of sitting on a 1-0 lead. ...  
04:28 PM, Mar 27, 2013

Underdogs hurt Asian heavyweights in WC qualifying Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni was left to rue a profligate forward line as the Blue Samurai blew a chance to become the first team to qualify for the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil. ...  
04:16 PM, Mar 27, 2013

Jordan deny Japan's bid to secure World Cup spot Jordan stunned Japan 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier, denying the Asian power the chance to become the first team secure a berth in Brazil. ...  
11:29 AM, Mar 27, 2013

Reus brace guides Germany to 4-1 win over Kazakhstan Marco Reus scored two goals to help Germany overcome Kazakhstan 4-1 in a World Cup qualifying match. ...  
08:45 AM, Mar 27, 2013

Argentina stay on top despite 1-1 draw with Bolivia Lionel Messi didn't score but he still helped Argentina earn a valuable point to stay on top in the World Cup qualifying group. ...  
08:31 AM, Mar 27, 2013

Montenegro hold England to an action-packed 1-1 draw The result left Montenegro on 14 points and England on 12 in Group H, with four qualifying rounds remaining. ...  
08:19 AM, Mar 27, 2013

Spain beat France 1-0 in World Cup qualifying Spain bounced back from their mini-slump by beating France 1-0 to return to the top of their World Cup qualifying group. ...  
08:04 AM, Mar 27, 2013

Robin van Persie scores twice in Dutch 4-0 win over Romania Robin van Persie scored twice and set up a third goal to lead the Netherlands to an easy 4-0 win over Romania in a World Cup qualifier. ...  
07:54 AM, Mar 27, 2013

'Chicharito' poses deadly threat to US defence Hernandez's two goals against Honduras, in Friday's 2-2 draw, took his national team tally to an impressive 30 in 45 outings. ...  
02:04 PM, Mar 26, 2013

France will take attack to Spain, says Didier Deschamps France plan to attack Spain in their World Cup qualifier even though a draw at home would be enough to keep them at the top of Group I. ...  
09:01 AM, Mar 26, 2013

Italy torn between Francesco Totti and Mario Balotelli In the slowly shifting landscape of Italian football, the past week has marked a relatively quick change of focus. ...  
08:43 AM, Mar 26, 2013

Fred rescues Brazil in 1-1 draw against Russia Russia had been heading for their first win against Brazil after Victor Fayzulin netted in the 73rd minute. ...  
07:40 AM, Mar 26, 2013

Under-pressure Spain head to group leaders France Spain will edge closer to an unexpected playoff place if they fail to beat France in their World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. ...  
06:48 PM, Mar 25, 2013

England face a tense qualifier against Montenegro England will face hostile crowds, an ambitious opponent and some bad memories for Wayne Rooney when the team plays Montenegro on Tuesday in a World Cup qualifier. ...  
06:31 PM, Mar 25, 2013

Germany on guard against complacency vs Kazakhstan Germany are playing down World Cup expectations and battling complacency ahead of their second back-to-back qualifier against Kazakhstan on Tuesday. ...  
06:12 PM, Mar 25, 2013

Lebanon still eyeing WC berth after rigging scandal Lebanon are at the bottom on four points, three behind Qatar, Iran and second placed South Korea. ...  
04:07 PM, Mar 25, 2013

Australian football coach delighted at progress of youngsters Australia's football coach is impressed with the progress of the youngsters but faces problems regarding choosing his side for their crunch World Cup qualifier against Oman. ...  
11:52 AM, Mar 25, 2013

Nervy night in store for Spain and England Spain, England find themselves in an undignified tangle at the halfway point on the road to the World Cup in Brazil. ...  
09:01 AM, Mar 25, 2013