Beckham rejects retirement claim

"David Beckham's spokesman has denied the claim made by Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon that the player will quit in two years. "

Racism in Soccer: Ape Sounds in the Stadium

"Persistent racist taunts by supporters of an eastern German football club against a Nigerian player have highlighted that racism remains a problem in football leagues in Germany and elswhere in Europe despite new...

"Go Out and Kick Their Butts"

"Did it really happen? Months after Germany hosted the World Cup, the euphoria and flag-waving seem distant memories. But they're being re-awakened this week with a behind-the-scenes documentary showing the sweat...

Tevez and Mascherano 'heading for Hammers'

In one of the most surprising transfer deals ever sealed in English football, West Ham have signed coveted Argentina stars Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano - beating off competition from Manchester United,...

Germany vs. Argentina

"When the ball gets rolling on Friday at 17:00 local time at Berlin’s Olympiastadion, millions around the globe will take sides. FIFA World Cup™ meetings between Germany and Argentina are often the stuff of...

Brazil vs. Ghana

"Five-times World Champions Brazil are four matches away from their sixth trophy, but Ghana will do all they can to advance at the expense of the title defenders. The Brazilians are without Robinho for this...

Spain vs. France

"One of the top clashes in the round of sixteen must be the match between tournament revelations Spain and 1998 World Champions France. The Spaniards particularly convinced in their first two group matches, after...

Italy vs. Australia

"Australia look to advance to their first-ever quarter-finals in the World Cup on Monday when they take on the favored Italians in Kaiserslautern. Guus Hiddink's Socceroos will be a bit shorthanded heading into...

Switzerland vs. Ukraine

"Switzerland and Ukraine square off on Monday as a pair of World Cup darkhouses look to advance to the Round of 16 in Cologne. Switzerland, who won Group G ahead of France, are without Arsenal defender Philippe...

England stay alive on Beckham bender

"A free kick by David Beckham gave a flat England side a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in the Round of 16 in Stuttgart on Sunday on perhaps the hottest day of the tournament so far. England were certainly better early...

Togo vs. France

"Togo are without a chance to advance to the next round, but France will need a win in order to join the best sixteen nations of the world. Currently, France have two points while Switzerland and Korea...

Switzerland vs. Korea Republic

"Switzerland and Korea Republic can both advance to the next round on Friday, although it is possible one could be eliminated if France gets the right result against Togo. With a win, either side would be...

Spain vs. Saudi Arabia

"Spain are already through to the next round of the World Cup, but may want to secure their top spot with a good result against Saudi Arabia, who have a small chance to qualify themselves. The Saudis will need a...

Ukraine vs. Tunisia

"Both Ukraine and Tunisia have plenty to play for at the Olympiastadion on Friday as both nations look to book a spot in the Round of 16 alongside Spain. The Ukrainians, coming off an impressive 4-0 rout of Saudi...

Czech Republic vs. Italy

"The Czech Republic and Ghana are currently in the top positions in Group E, but need a good performance on Thursday as this could still change. The Italians currently lead the group with four points, while...