Castigated after France’s players boycotted training at the World Cup in South Africa, Patrice Evra has rebuilt his reputation under Didier Deschamps.
As the teams head into the quarterfinals, the stumbling heavywights have left the door open to Colombia, Belgium and even Costa Rica.
Central and South American teams are challenging the powerhouses of Europe.
The old World Cup favourites are not all doing well, and Brazil’s tournament has seen surprises galore. What else is in store?
Indigenous Brazilians want to be respected, not saddled with "the world’s most expensive bird toilet".
The Red devils represent an ideal modern nation but ultimately merely mask the country’s division.
This is Raheem Sterling’s first appearance before the media on England duty and it is impossible to get away from his boyishness.
German captain Philipp Lahm quite likes the high pressure on his team. He prefers to be one of the favourites, not one of the underdogs.
Seven goals conceded in 135 minutes of tournament football for Spain? How was that even possible?
Five ambitious teams are in Brazil with the goal of becoming the continent’s first World Cup semifinalists.
The biggest clash of the opening weekend of the World Cup is a repeat of the 2010 final: Spain vs the Netherlands.
England manager Roy Hodgson wants his team to retain the ball thus denying the Italian playmaker the opportunity to dominate.
Will he be selected to face England? Will he be on song? Will becoming engaged just three days before the World Cup starts distract Mario Balotelli?
The rivalry between Real Madrid and Atlético is all about power and wealth in 21st-century Spain.
The legendary Brazilian footballer Jairzinho is passing on his skills to youngsters in an urban wasteland.
After a draining but barren season, Orlando Pirates hope to lift a trophy in the last PSL match.
Playing pretty football has to give way to scoring the points for Wits in order to improve, says coach Gavin Hunt.
Zico is frustrated with the state of his country
but hopes that they will rediscover football’s joys.
The South African women’s football team has been preparing to take on Ghana at Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto on Saturday.
Mosimane has finally led Sundowns to a PSL title – now he is in the market for new players to drive his ‘adventures’ on the continent.
Manager’s philosophy is fundamental to the revival at Anfield but his defence requires new leaders.
Lack of political support in Brazil after elections has been a very tough time preparing for the upcoming World Cup, said Fifa’s Jerome Valcke.
Mamelodi Sundowns credit teamwork for finally winning the Premier Soccer League again after a SuperSport United victory.
Sundowns are excited to be close to winning the title. But even if they win on Tuesday, the trophy will only be handed out at the end of the season.
Coach Pep Guardiola of Bayern Munich should keep faith in his methods despite the defeat against Real Madrid.
After a slow start to the season it is full speed ahead for the flying winger as La Decima beckons for Real.
It’s hard to work up excitement for the Nedbank Cup – unless Chiefs’ Jabu Mahlangu finds the back of the net.
English football fans have cried foul over Nike’s price tag for an England supporter shirt for the Fifa World Cup in Brazil.
Football doesn’t have to be black or white, say those who remember when a nonracial era beckoned.
Hostility, poor facilities, devious ploys and bribe attempts face the Kaizer Chiefs players as they head to DRC to play Vita in the Champions League.
The South African soccer team style their play on the South Americans’ carefree approach to the game, but can’t mirror their discipline.
Hosting the five-times world football champions in an international friendly is bound to be a spectacle, even if they show up Bafana.