World Cup Group C

Argentina News

November 16, 2009Phil Ball: Fabio Capello speaks
Fabio Capello got it wrong when he said Brazil were better than Spain, says Phil Ball.

November 14, 2009Spain 2-1 Argentina: Alonso brace seals victory
Xabi Alonso struck both goals, including a late penalty winner, as Spain further enhanced their World Cup credentials with an impressive friendly victory over Argentina in Madrid.

Spain 2-1 Argentina


November 13, 2009Tevez considers retiring if Argentina win World Cup
Carlos Tevez has said he is considering retirement after the World Cup if Argentina pick up the trophy, because he is disappointed at losing his first choice place for his country and exhausted by the amount of football he is playing.

Ivory Coast News

November 19, 2009Löw hails resilient Germany on emotional night
Germany coach Joachim Löw praised his side for their performance in Wednesday night's 2-2 draw with the Ivory Coast in what were difficult circumstances just days after Robert Enke was laid to rest.

November 18, 2009Germany 2-2 Ivory Coast: Emotional night
Lukas Podolski scored twice, including a 93rd-minute equaliser, as Germany's first match since the death of Robert Enke ended in a draw against Ivory Coast.

November 17, 2009Kalou out of Ivory Coast squad after scuffle
Ivory Coast striker Salomon Kalou was left out of the World Cup qualifier against Guinea at the weekend after an altercation with a team mate, the Ivorian Football Federation said on Tuesday.

November 11, 2009Drogba out of Ivory Coast squad for qualifier
Didier Drogba has withdrawn from the Ivory Coast's World Cup qualifier against Guinea on Saturday through injury, the Ivorian Football Federation has said.

Netherlands News

November 19, 2009Netherlands 0-0 Paraguay: Villar keeps Dutch out
A solid performance from Paraguay goalkeeper Justo Villar ensured their friendly meeting with Holland in Heerenveen ended in a lacklustre goalless draw.

November 17, 2009Netherlands v Paraguay: Preview


November 15, 2009Van Persie facing months out with ankle injury
Arsenal have been rocked by an injury to star striker Robin van Persie that could see him sidelined for two months.

November 14, 2009Italy 0-0 Netherlands: Drab draw for world champs
Giampaolo Pazzini was denied a late winner by the referee as Italy and Holland fought out a stalemate in Pescara.

Serbia & Montenegro News

May 27, 2009Carter: New kids on the Bloc
Jon Carter on how the smaller nations in Eastern Europe are being thrust into the spotlight.

June 27, 2006Petkovic waves goodbye to S&M role
The Serbia and Montenegro Football Federation have decided not to renew Ilija Petkovic's contract as head coach of the national team.

June 22, 2006Milosevic hangs up his S&M boots
Serbia and Montenegro striker Savo Milosevic has confirmed he is quitting international football.

June 21, 2006Ivory Coast 3-2 Serbia & Montenegro