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Slovakia are drawn into Group F with reigning champions Italy as well as Paraguay and New Zealand.

A new haul of talents and veteran leaders make Germany one of the favourites for South Africa 2010.

Brazil will try to win their sixth World Cup backed by goalkeepeers rated among the best in the world.

Robert Green, Joe Hart and David James are still competing to become coach Fabio Capello's first choice.

Del Bosque expects Torres and Fabregas to recover from injuries in time for the World Cup in South Africa.

Diego Capel's early strike and a late breakaway goal from Jesus Navas fired them to a 2-0 win.

Henry has one season remaining in his contract with Barca, but he started just 15 league matches in the season.

Club VP Rafael Yuste said Barca are in negotiations to buy Arsenal midfielder Fabregas and Valencia striker Villa.

Kewell is almost certain to miss this week's warm-up game against New Zealand.

The Spanish league season reaches its climax with the title race to be decided.

Bayern president slammed UEFA for Ribery's suspension

Tom Huddlestone fired Tottenham's winner, while City came from behind to win.

Chelsea can afford to lose one of its four remaining matches, which includes playing Tottenham and Liverpool.

The 26-year-old Adebayor, whose team did not qualify for the World Cup in South Africa, made his international debut in 2000.

The Spain international, out of action for six weeks earlier in the season after tearing cartilage in his right knee.

Maradona was checked into Los Arcos clinic and was scheduled to be released later on Tuesday after treatment.