Riquelme holds the key for Pekerman's Argentina

Juan Roman Riquelme will be Argentina's standard bearer at the World Cup. "Roman is a key player because he interprets on the pitch what we want," coach Jose Pekerman said. "People know what game......

Pekerman the ideal choice to lead Argentina

Argentina's new coach Jose Pekerman appears the ideal choice to carry on where Marcelo Bielsa surprisingly left off when he resigned on Tuesday.Bielsa had built a young, attack-minded team brimming......

Colombia talisman Rodriguez in doubt for Japan showdown

IMAGE: Columbia's James Rodriguez. Photograph: Warren Little/Getty Images Colombia talisman James Rodriguez, the sensation of the last World Cup, is a doubtful starter for Tuesday's Group H opener......

Colombia ready for 'full-on, to-the-death' England match

'I definitely think England have what it takes to do well, but it will be a match in which Colombia is going to be confident of playing at a high level and getting a good result.' IMAGE: Colombia......

Rodriguez injury leaves Colombia coach 'extremely concerned'

Colombia will miss Rodriguez's creativity and ability on the ball if he misses their last-16 encounter after they laboured to breakdown Senegal before Yerry Mina's bullet header in the 74th minute......