Argentina superstar Lionel Messi said on Tuesday that his army of fans will see a different player at the World Cup than the one that underperformed this season with Barcelona.... more »
South Korea are remembered for their run to the 2002 World Cup semi-finals but they are under pressure to create new memories this year in Brazil after an unconvincing build-up.... more »
Asian football is slowly climbing the ladder but problems with corruption and a fixation with European leagues mean the region will be waiting years for a maiden World Cup win.... more »
International sanctions over Iran's nuclear programme have cast a shadow over Carlos Queiroz's efforts to build a team that can make a mark on the World Cup finals.... more »
African champions Nigeria have imposed a World Cup code of conduct on their players in a bid to halt the tantrums that saw them crash out of their last two finals in the first round.... more »
Carlos Queiroz's reputation took a battering at the last World Cup but the former Portugal boss can prove a point when he returns to the big stage with Iran.... more »
International sanctions over Iran's nuclear programme have cast a shadow over Carlos Queiroz's efforts to build a team that can make a mark on the World Cup finals.... more »
Safet Susic achieved iconic status as a player but his success in guiding Bosnia-Hercegovina to the World Cup finals 20 years after a bloody civil war tore the Balkan nation apart has made him a legend.... more »
Edin Dzeko heads into the World Cup fresh from finally establishing himself at Manchester City, where he played a key role in securing the English title.... more »
Bosnia coach Safet Susic is desperately trying to play down his country's hopes for a successful World Cup campaign, their first appearance at a major international championships since independence in 1992.... more »
When Alejandro Sabella was handed the task of reviving Argentina's fortunes after a poor campaign at the 2011 Copa America, not everyone in his homeland was convinced he was the right man.... more »
The scintillating form of Lionel Messi and the steady hand of coach Alejandro Sabella have left many believing that Argentina are ready to end their long wait for a third World Cup crown.... more »
Japan and South Korea will need to produce something special to meet at the World Cup, but expect a cut-throat battle for bragging rights in one of international football's fiercest rivalries.... more »
The German kit supplier to Iran's World Cup squad hit back Wednesday over allegations that it has provided shoddy gear, including shrinking socks and shirts, to the players.... more »
Iran coach Carlos Queiroz has named a preliminary 30-man squad for the World Cup, which will be trimmed to a final selection of 23 players by June 2.... more »
Carlos Tevez excellent form for Italian champions Juventus this season failed to earn him a recall when Alex Sabella named a provisonal 30-man squad for the World Cup finals on Tuesday.... more »
Iran's World Cup coach and players have hit out at the country's football federation and kit sponsor for providing shrinking socks, boots that are too small and not enough equipment.... more »
