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“You cannot have a good World Cup without Italy.”

‘It’s over’ – dismay, disbelief as Italy miss World Cup for first since 1958

"But what is sure is that the shock will be even worse for my father. He is 54 years old and he has never had to go through something like this."

Mario Balotelli’s 20m move to Liverpool

Controversial AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli is reportedly on the brink of a shock move to Liverpool.

What we learned at (and about) Davos this year

Iran’s charm offensive is working, China and Japan really are not getting on very well and bankers still have a hard time saying sorry.

France warns US to stop snooping on telephone calls

In a meeting with the US secretary of state, France has demanded an explanation of the latest revelations about a controversial US spying programme.

Hollande’s arrival set to iron out France-SA differences

Francois Hollande has arrived in SA where he is set to tackle disagreements between the two, such as the conflicts in Libya and Côte d’Ivoire.

Energy tops agenda as Hollande visits SA

French leader François Hollande, who arrives in South Africa on Monday, will sign accords including one on developing South Africa’s nuclear power.

France to finally give gay marriage Bill the go-ahead

France’s Parliament will approve a Bill to legalise gay marriage after weeks of protests that have shown no sign of abating in the run-up to the vote.

South Americans have date with history

South Americans have date with history

Diego Maradona calls the first knockout stage of a Soccer World Cup the point "where history really begins."

South Americans have date with history

Mexico, Uruguay in fair play pledge

The coaches of Mexico and Uruguay have dismissed suggestions they might collude to produce the draw that would put both their teams into the last 16.

Lampard the peacemaker as England revolt crushed

Fabio Capello was back in charge of England’s Soccer World Cup campaign on Monday after a player revolt launched by John Terry fizzled out.

Rooney: It’s how you finish

Rooney: It’s how you finish, not how you start

Wayne Rooney has vowed to achieve redemption for his red-card exit from the last Soccer World Cup by firing England into the knockout stages.

Angry English media bay for Capello’s blood

Tension mounts as South Africa beckons for Capello

Fabio Capello will be glad if he gets to Sunday without suffering any further setbacks to England’s preparations for the World Cup in South Africa.

Chelsea savour title triumph

Chelsea savour title triumph

Chelsea were crowned English champions on Sunday after thrashing Wigan 8-0 in an emphatic finale to a season in which they pipped Manchester United.

United, Arsenal injuries boost Chelsea

Chelsea may come to regard their exit from the Champions League as a blessing in disguise.

Ancelotti warns of Gunners threat as Fergie fumes

Carlo Ancelotti has rubbed salt into Manchester United’s wounds over their defeat at Chelsea by suggesting Arsenal are just as big a title threat.

World Cup hangover as EPL resumes

A week of World Cup qualifying drama will weigh heavily on the Premier League this weekend as the battle for the title resumes.

Crunch time for Liverpool and Chelsea

Chelsea’s clash with Liverpool was always going to be a crunch encounter in the Premier League title race but a difficult week has raised the stakes.

Tiger and Turnberry back in business

If history is any guide, there can only be one winner of the 138th Open Championship, which tees off on Thursday.

Serena powers on despite loss of ‘icon’ Jackson

Serena Williams put her shock over the death of Michael Jackson and a snub from Wimbledon organisers aside to power into the last 16 of Wimbledon

Man United clinch landmark 18th English title

Alex Ferguson celebrated wrapping up Manchester United’s third straight Premier League title with a pledge to come back and do it again next season.