Europe's leading clubs are expected to accept on Tuesday that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will have to be played in the winter - but only on the basis it is a "one-off". The European Clubs' Association (ECA) will discuss the issue at a meeting in Geneva, and the organisation's senior vice-president Umberto Gandini has admitted that moving the tournament from the summer is "almost inevitable"....Full Story »

Sweden came from behind to beat the Republic of Ireland 2-1 in Dublin Captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic and coach Erik Hamren are bullish about Sweden's chances of qualfying for the 2014 World Cup. The Swedes are in second place behind Germany in Group C following their 2-1 win over the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on Friday. Trailing to a Robbie Keane goal in the first half, Sweden hit back to cla...Full Story »

The goalkeeper is confident the Azzurri can be crowned world champions again, while emphasising his pride as he prepares to match Fabio Cannavaro's appearance record Gianluigi Buffon believes Italy have what it takes to win a second World Cup in eight years. The Azzurri lifted the trophy back in 2006 and also reached the final of Euro 2012, with the Juventus goalkeeper hungry for a second t...Full Story »

The Chelsea midfielder never imagined making a century of appearances for his country, but says the achievement would be dampened by defeat in Kiev on Tuesday night Frank Lampard says the achievement of earning a 100th cap for England would be dampened by failing to beat Ukraine. Roy Hodgson's side head to Kiev knowing victory would give them a huge boost in qualifying for the 2014 World Cup...Full Story »

The Real Madrid youngster will take no part in the friendly against Chile after he was unable to recover from an ankle knock, while club team-mate Marcelo is also nursing a problem Isco has withdrawn from the Spain squad ahead of the friendly against Chile on Tuesday after he failed to shake off an injury. The attacking midfielder had been struggling with a knock to his left ankle which saw ...Full Story »

Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse believes England can win the World Cup in 2022, with the current crop of young players able to "reach the stars". In a lengthy and wide-ranging speech earlier this week, new Football Association chairman Greg Dyke set the bar very high for the standard by which England need to be measured. Dyke wants the senior team to reach the final four of Euro 202...Full Story »

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has slammed Josep Guardiola in his autobiography, claiming the Catalan coach "sacrificed" him and made him a "worse player", while criticising his former Barça teammates – singling out Messi, Xavi and Iniesta – for acting "like schoolboys" in front of Pep. According to the PSG marksman, Guardiola totally froze him out: "He wouldn’t even say good morni...Full Story »

The Borussia Dortmund defender was left out of his nation's latest World Cup qualifier after making a poor start to the season at club level Germany coach Joachim Low believes his decision to drop Mats Hummels for Jerome Boateng was vindicated by the 3-0 victory against Austria on Friday. Hummels had been held culpable for the Germans' 3-3 draw with Paraguay in August, with Low opting to pic...Full Story »

The midfielder is clear about his ambition of becoming the world's best, but insists he will be keeping his feet firmly on the ground Juventus starlet Paul Pogba has claimed he will not be satisfied until he wins the Ballon d'Or. The 20-year-old has been a standout performer for his club since moving to Turin on a free transfer after leaving Manchester United last summer and was rewarded wit...Full Story »

Ahead of the Australia friendly on Saturday, the Barcelona star says the defensive side of his game has been bettered by the Brazil coach Neymar has credited Brazil boss Luiz Felipe Scolari for improving the defensive side of the Barcelona forward's game. The 21-year-old was a crucial cog in the Selecao's Confederations Cup win this summer, in which they defeated the likes of Italy, Uruguay ...Full Story »