Swede Ibrahimovic to enjoy reunion with mentor

Sweden's Zlatan Ibrahimovic is looking forward to catching up with old friend Leo Beenhakker when the Swedes play Trinidad & Tobago on Saturday.

Van der Sar seeks to inspire Dutch debutants

Goalkeeper Edwin van Sar will call on his vast experience and organisational skills as he captains a new-look Dutch team in their World Cup opener with Serbia & Montenegro on Sunday.

Rooney rejoins training for good

Wayne Rooney practiced with England on Thursday, hours after being cleared by doctors to play in the World Cup following his recovery from a broken right foot.

Beckham still the fans' favorite

When David Beckham went shopping during a break in England training this week, he was "kidnapped" in a prank by a teammate, then mobbed by hundreds of fans when he got to the store.

Argentine birthday boy expects cat and mouse game

Xavi back to full fitness on eve of World Cup

Ronaldo to resume training after fever

Australia's Kewell says fit to face Japan

At 36, Cafu excited to be playing in fourth World Cup

Brazil veteran defender Cafu turned 36 on Wednesday, thrilled with the opportunity to be playing in his fourth World Cup.

Rooney fit to play in World Cup finals - BBC

England striker Wayne Rooney has been passed fit to take part in the World Cup finals in Germany, the BBC said on Wednesday.

Cisse to miss World Cup after injury against China

Djibril Cisse will miss the World Cup after injuring his right leg in a World Cup warmup against China on Wednesday.

Henry, Cisse likely to start up front for France at World Cup

Thierry Henry and Djibril Cisse are likely to lead France's attack in the team's opening World Cup match against Switzerland.