Football
Cristiano Ronaldo trains with Portugal
Ronaldo resumed training with the Portugal squad on Saturday after recovering from leg injuries that threatened to sideline him from their World Cup opener against Germany.
In Argentina, even dogs get snazzy for World Cup
In Buenos Aires, the "Amores Perros" doggy boutique is celebrating World Cup by outfitting pets in official blue and white.
Fit-again Vidal arrives in Brazil with Chile squad
A 23-man Chile squad, including midfielder Arturo Vidal, has arrived in Brazil as the team starts preparations for its opening FIFA World Cup match against Australia.
Cristiano Ronaldo unfit for friendly against Mexico
Ronaldo will miss Friday's friendly against Mexico as he tries to recover from leg injuries in time for the team's World Cup opener against Germany on June 16.
Indian football coach Wim Koevarmans names 30 players for Asian Games camp
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) will also provide an exposure tour for the team after the camp is over.
Del Bosque hints Torres will make Spain squad
The 30-year-old is vying for a place with Diego Costa, who has been suffering with a series of niggling injuries in recent weeks.
Spain winger Navas unlikely to play at World Cup
Navas helped Spain win the World Cup four years ago but was unavailable over the close of the club season by an ankle injury.
Ronaldo 'appalled' at football World Cup preparations
Former Brazil striker Ronaldo says he is "appalled" at the chaotic preparations for the country's World Cup.
Malaga confirm Javi Gracia as first team coach
Spanish Primera Liga outfit Malaga confirmed former Osasuna coach Gracia as the successor to Bernd Schuster as first team coach.
UEFA, Europol team up to fight match-fixing
UEFA has signed a working agreement with Europol, which says it is involved in nine investigations of organized crime syndicates linked to match-fixing.
We have enough backup if Diego Costa injured: Vicente del Bosque
Del Bosque is hopeful Costa will recover from a leg muscle injury in time to feature at the World Cup but believes they have plenty of backup if he doesn't make it.
Italy's Prandelli signs two-year contract extension
Prandelli signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him in charge of the Azzurri through the 2016 European Championship.
Pakistan ball maker to fulfil football World Cup dream
Akhtar's factory in eastern Pakistan had made balls for the German Bundesliga, French league and Champions League.
World Cup pressure giving Brazil's Luiz sleepless nights
Brazil kick off the World Cup against Croatia on June 12 in Sao Paulo and then face Mexico and Cameroon in their other Group A games.
Cristiano Ronaldo confident he'll be fit for Champions League final
Ronaldo is confident he will have recovered from a persistent thigh injury in time for Saturday's Champions League final.
Frank Lampard named England's vice-captain for World Cup
England coach Roy Hodgson has announced that Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard will be England's vice-captain at the World Cup.
