Yorke is the danger, says Beckham

Montenegro's Vidic out of World Cup with injury

Central defender Nemanja Vidic is out of the World Cup because of a knee injury, a severe blow to the beleaguered Serbia-Montenegro team.

Kaka relishing chance to make impact this time

Zidane hopes to recapture spirit of 1998

Zinedine Zidane, who will retire after the World Cup, said he hoped to recapture the spirit of 1998 when he inspired France to their triumph on home turf.

Raul likely to be on bench against Ukraine

Spain captain Raul appears certain to start on the bench in their opening World Cup Group H match against Ukraine on Wednesday.

Nadal and Alonso set the standard for Spain

Spain are hoping to emulate the successes of the country's young sporting heroes Fernando Alonso and Rafael Nadal when they start their World Cup campaign, says goalkeeper Iker Casillas.

Two-goal Rosicky plays down shooting skill

Tomas Rosicky scored twice in the Czech Republic's World Cup opener with the United States on Monday and then said he was no great goalscorer.

Borgetti may be out for rest of group games

Ballack back to impose order for Germans

Arena's men left with scars and strife

Czech striker Koller is carried off

Ribery earns first start for France