The Fiorentina striker and Roma full-back are included in Cesare Prandelli's 23-strong party for their final World Cup 2014 qualifers against Denmark and Armenia Forward Giuseppe Rossi and defender Federico Balzaretti have both been rewarded for their fine domestic form with recalls to the Italy squad. Rossi has not featured for the Azzurri since appearing against Serbia back in October 2011...Full Story »

The left-back went off clutching his ribs midway through second half, and will have a scan before being cleared to join up with Roy Hodgson's Three Lions squad Jose Mourinho is hopeful that defender Ashley Cole will be fit to play for England next week after the defender came off injured during Chelsea's victory over Norwich City. Cole was withdrawn midway through the second half, in what th...Full Story »

Although Sabella is in the habit of having all injured players undergo a medical check-up in Buenos Aires, this time they have reached an agreement with Barcelona and the player will not have to travel. The Argentina Football Association (AFA) will not call Leo Messi up to have his injury examined by their doctors. Although Sabella is in the habit of having all injured players undergo a medic...Full Story »

"It's a sporting issue; we thought he would be able to come, but after trying to sort it out, in the end we ran out of time. If anyone's to blame it's us, because we didn't consider him earlier". During his announcement of the squad for the upcoming international fixtures, Spain boss Vicente del Bosque explained the absence of Diego Costa, whose possible inclusion has dominated headlines in r...Full Story »

Roy Hodgson's men face the prospect of playing Brazil, Spain or Germany in the group stage if they qualify for next summer's tournament England are unlikely to be seeded if they qualify for next summer's World Cup after Fifa announced it will use October's rankings for the group-stage draw. Roy Hodgson's men sit 17th in the world rankings and, should they top Group H by beating Montenegro an...Full Story »

David Beckham: Former England captain has backed Roy Hodgson's squad David Beckham believes England have the right blend of youth and experience as they prepare for their final World Cup qualifiers against Montenegro and Poland. Victories in both matches on October 11 and 15 at Wembley would ensure automatic qualification for the 2014 tournament in Brazil, however the Three Lions drew three of...Full Story »

In a Real turn-up for the books, Gareth Bale will not be joining up with the Wales camp during the upcoming international break and will instead be staying behind in Madrid to continue his recovery from injury. Carlo Ancelotti confirmed this news earlier on Friday, stating: "I think Bale is staying here to train for the next 15 days". This development came just hours after the Wales coach Chr...Full Story »

England boss Roy Hodgson is likely to have two in-form strikers at his disposal for the crucial final Group H matches. Daniel Sturridge missed the last two qualifiers against Moldova and Ukraine through injury while Wayne Rooney missed Manchester United's Champions clash with Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday night after suffering a kick on his shin by Danny Welbeck in training on Tuesday. But S...Full Story »

Manchester United manager David Moyes has confirmed Wayne Rooney will be fit for England's crucial World Cup double header against Montenegro and Poland. Rooney missed Wednesday night's 1-1 Champions League draw with Shakhtar Donetsk after suffering a kick on his shin by Danny Welbeck in training on Tuesday. With Roy Hodgson due to name his squad later today for the games that will determine...Full Story »

A dozen Uruguay players, including striker Edinson Cavani, are on the verge of suspension with one yellow card to their names going into their final soccer World Cup qualifiers this month. Uruguay play away to Ecuador on Oct. 11 in the tough, high-altitude Atahualpa arena in Quito and can ill afford to lose players for their last qualifier at home to Argentina at the Centenario in Montevideo ...Full Story »