ITV has announced the sacking of its World Cup pundit Robbie Earle after discovering he had passed scores of tickets to a third party in breach of Fifa rules.

Fifa detains 36 female Holland fans for 'ambush marketing'

Fifa says there is nothing wrong with the new World Cup ball, dismissing growing criticism from players.

Talent is not the only ingredient in a world-beating squad. In fact, building a team of champions is always a matter of finding the right blend between individual quality, experience and a winning mentality.

Didier Drogba has reportedly pulled out of the World Cup.

Brazil coach Dunga said on Thursday that the pressure on perennial favourites Brazil to deliver a sixth World Cup was normal - but unfair.

These are exciting times for all Chester fans with the formation of our new club but over in South Africa there is something else happening which might just grab your attention.

Ghana's Michael Essien has been ruled out of the World Cup, according to the country's football association (GFA).

Slovenia coach Matjaz Kek says that his side are aiming to create history in South Africa and explains the secret to their unlikely success.

It is all systems go with South Africa's World Cup Host Cities this week formally handing over the stadiums to the Organising Committee and FIFA ahead of kick off on 11 June.

Ivory Coast's Sol Bamba tells FIFA.com that Les Elephants are stronger for their Africa Cup of Nations setback, and capable of mounting a challenge for the World Cup.

Fernando Torres is optimistic about his chances of being fully fit for the start of Spain's 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa campaign.

Competing at a FIFA World Cup is invariably the highlight of any footballer's career, and this week we discovered which players have moved a step closer to realising that dream.