World Cup 2010, South Africa, Fifa, football, England, Fabio Capello, Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney

Hackett defends 'superb' Webb Jul 13 2010

Former Premier League referees' chief Keith Hackett has labelled Howard Webb's performance in the World Cup final "superb".Read

Alonso slams De Jong challenge Jul 13 2010

Former Liverpool star Xabi Alonso has branded Nigel de Jong's World Cup final kung-fu kick as one of the worst tackles he has ever been on the wrong end of.Read

Strauss welcomes competition Jul 13 2010

England captain Andrew Strauss is ready for some selection headaches in the future after admitting competition for one-day places is the toughest he can remember.Read

Everton FC manager David Moyes impressed with Magaye Gueye Jul 13 2010

DAVID MOYES is hoping his first impressions of Magaye Gueye last.Read

Liverpool FC wait on Fernando Torres as Italian club reveal Lucas interest Jul 13 2010

LIVERPOOL face an anxious wait to discover the full extent of the injury suffered by Fernando Torres in the World Cup final – as Palermo reveal a Lucas bid.Read

Mark Lawrenson: Clear to see why England were simply a World away Jul 13 2010

AFTER five fantastic weeks in South Africa, here are my outstanding memories of Africa’s first World Cup.Read

Germany’s Thomas Muller’s shock at clinching World Cup Golden Boot Jul 13 2010

THOMAS MULLER admits he never believed he would win the Golden Boot before the World Cup began.Read

Uruguay’s Diego Forlan vows to stay grounded after winning Golden Ball award at World Cup Jul 13 2010

DIEGO FORLAN has dedicated his FIFA Golden Ball award for the outstanding player at the World Cup to his Uruguay team-mates and vowed he will not let the praise go to his head.Read

Bruce bemoans lack of English talent Jul 13 2010

SUNDERLAND boss Steve Bruce has bemoaned the lack of home-grown talent breaking through into the “monster” the Barclays Premier League has become.Read

Cesc Fabregas dedicates Spain’s World Cup win to Arsenal – but is he staying? Jul 13 2010

CESC FABREGAS dedicated his World Cup triumph to Arsenal – but his future with the north London giants remains shrouded in mystery.Read

Stinging Johan Cruyff attack on ‘vulgar’ Dutch tactics in World Cup final Jul 13 2010

NETHERLANDS legend Johan Cruyff has launched a scathing attack on the Dutch team’s performance last night, slamming their “dirty” tactics and their style of “anti-football”.Read

Referee Howard Webb had a ‘very hard task’, admits FIFA president Sepp Blatter Jul 13 2010

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has insisted under-fire English referee Howard Webb had a “very hard task” in Sunday’s fiery World Cup final.Read

Spain greets World Cup heroes Jul 12 2010

Spain's World Cup winners enjoyed a heroes' reception as jubilant supporters took to the streets of Madrid in their droves to welcome home Vicente Del Bosque's history-makers on Monday.Read

Cruyff critical of Dutch display Jul 12 2010

Holland legend Johan Cruyff has launched a scathing attack on the Dutch team's performance on Sunday night, slamming their "dirty" tactics and their style of "anti-football".Read

Blatter laments Webb's hard task Jul 12 2010

FIFA president Sepp Blatter believes referee Howard Webb had a "very hard task" in the World Cup final between Spain and Holland that saw a record 14 yellow cards shown.Read