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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wants the country to unite for the World Cup.

Brazilian media reported that Kaka was upset with Felipe Melo after a hard challenge.

Paraguay have been regular participants on world football's biggest stage over the last two decades.

After missing out on the 2006 World Cup and Euro 2008, the Danes put together an impressive 2010 qualifying campaign.

Chelsea duo Slobodan Rajkovic and Nemanja Matic have been axed from Serbia's World Cup squad.

Argentina's star player Lionel Messi rates England, Spain and Brazil as three favourites for this summer's World Cup.

Mourinho has made it clear that he will be the one making decisions about the Real Madrid first team.

Bayern Munich announced that it has signed winger Frank Ribery to a new five-year contract.

Diego Milito scored twice at the Bernabeu Stadium to add the title to Inter's triumphs back in 1964 and '65.

He was available on a free transfer since his contract with Bordeaux runs out at the end of this season.

Triesman quit as England's 2018 World Cup bid chief and FA chairman on Sunday.

Chelsea hit the frame of the goal five times and Portsmouth missed a penalty before Drogba curled a free kick.

Fabio Capello has persuaded defender Jamie Carragher to come out of international retirement for WC.

Zhu, who owns Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua, has held preliminary talks about buying the English club.

The club announced the departure of the 43-year-old Italian on Tuesday, two days after the end of the season.

England's Gareth Barry may miss the World Cup in South Africa after damaging ankle ligaments.