Henry handball referee chosen for World Cup

Swede Martin Hansson, who was at the centre of France's controversial World Cup qualification, was named Friday among the 30 referees for the finals in South Africa in June. Hansson failed to spot......

Argentine referee ready for final

Record-breaking Argentine referee Horacio Elizondo is likely to be the most important and controversial man on the pitch in Sunday's World Cup final between Italy and France. The 42-year-old......

Italy face daunting task in Dortmund

Italy will have to do what no other team has done before and beat Germany in Dortmund on Tuesday if they are to reach the World Cup final.Unbeaten Germany were not considered among the favourites......

4 years on, controversy dogs Koreans

South Korea's battling 1-1 draw with 1998 champions France on Sunday revived memories of their remarkable run to the semi-finals in 2002 but also served a reminder that they are not immune from......

All eyes on Ronaldo against Croatia tomorrow

Brazil striker Ronaldo gets his first chance to show he is still up to the task as the world champions enter the fray against Croatia tomorrow. Brazil, unbeaten in their last 10 outings, have won......