| Positive news for Pirlo June 10, 2010 at 11:52 PM |
| Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo is making encouraging progress in his recovery from a calf problem. | |
| Steinsson recovering well June 10, 2010 at 11:49 PM |
| Bolton defender Gretar Steinsson says his recovery from a knee operation is going well. | |
| Australia withdraw 2018 bid June 10, 2010 at 11:30 PM |
| England only have four rivals to contend with after Australia pulled out of the running for the 2018 World Cup. | |
| Burdisso is Roma bound June 10, 2010 at 10:56 PM |
| Nicolas Burdisso's agent claims his client has already reached an agreement to join Roma this summer. | |
| Xavi reiterates Cesc call June 10, 2010 at 10:42 PM |
| Barcelona midfielder Xavi has once again reiterated his desire for Cesc Fabregas to move to the club. | |
| Domenech hits back at critics June 10, 2010 at 10:40 PM |
| Raymond Domenech insists France deserve to be at the World Cup, even if their qualification was contentious. | |
| Krasic delays transfer talk June 10, 2010 at 10:29 PM |
| Milos Krasic is keen to bring an end to speculation surrounding his future so he can focus on the World Cup. | |
| Ramos in confident mood June 10, 2010 at 10:06 PM |
| Spain defender Sergio Ramos is in confident mood ahead of this summer's World Cup in South Africa. | |
| Parreira ready for 'war' June 10, 2010 at 9:37 PM |
| Carlos Alberto Parreira knows South Africa face a tough task in their opening World Cup fixture against Mexico. | |
| Mourinho fined for Roma jibe June 10, 2010 at 9:25 PM |
| Inter Milan and their former coach Jose Mourinho have been fined for comments made about rivals Roma. | |
| Zola wants swift return June 10, 2010 at 9:19 PM |
| Former West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola is looking to get back into football as soon as possible. | |
| Cardozo could miss World Cup June 10, 2010 at 9:03 PM |
| Paraguay's World Cup preparations have been dealt a blow by the news that Oscar Cardozo could miss the event. | |
| Six injured in Cape Town crush June 10, 2010 at 8:29 PM |
| Six people have been injured after a crowd surge at Cape Town's main World Cup fan zone on Thursday. | |
| Frei faces uncertainty June 10, 2010 at 8:22 PM |
| Switzerland's team doctor has revealed it is too early to tell if Alex Frei will be fit to face Spain. | |
| Ingla announces Fab dream June 10, 2010 at 8:19 PM |
| Barcelona presidential candidate Marc Ingla admits he dreams of being the man to unveil Cesc Fabregas at Camp Nou. | |
| Kewell eyes Germany role June 10, 2010 at 8:03 PM |
| Australia attacker Harry Kewell is hoping to feature in his side's World Cup opener with Germany. | |
| Stoch seals Fener switch June 10, 2010 at 7:40 PM |
| Chelsea have confirmed that Miroslav Stoch has left the club and joined Turkish giants Fenerbahce. | |
| Messi fitness fears allayed June 10, 2010 at 7:35 PM |
| Argentina's doctor has allayed fears that Lionel Messi is struggling with his fitness ahead of the World Cup. | |
| Sven eases Drogba doubts June 10, 2010 at 7:27 PM |
| Sven-Goran Eriksson believes Didier Drogba could be fit for the Ivory Coast's World Cup opener. | |
| Durica dreams of England June 10, 2010 at 7:13 PM |
| Jan Durica is hoping to use the World Cup as a springboard to sealing a dream move to England. | |
| Alves happy to stay put June 10, 2010 at 6:59 PM |
| Bruno Alves' father claims his son has no intention of leaving Porto for pastures new this summer. | |
| Well snap up Cypriot June 10, 2010 at 6:32 PM |
| Motherwell have completed the capture of Cyprus U21 international Angelis Charalambous. | |
| Leeds snap up Connolly June 10, 2010 at 6:19 PM |
| Leeds United have completed the signing of former Derby defender Paul Connolly on a three-year deal. | |
| Foxes capture Kennedy June 10, 2010 at 6:08 PM |
| Leicester City have made Rochdale defender Tom Kennedy their first piece of summer transfer business. | |
| Fergie backs Roo to shine June 10, 2010 at 5:51 PM |
| Sir Alex Ferguson says Wayne Rooney can handle being England's most 'important' player. | |
| Slovenia eye second place June 10, 2010 at 5:32 PM |
| Slovenia seem resigned to the fact that they only have second place to play for in Group C. | |
| Duo rule out Ballack move June 10, 2010 at 4:48 PM |
| Werder Bremen and Bayer Leverkusen have admitted they are unlikely to make a move for Michael Ballack. | |
| Uruguay v France preview June 10, 2010 at 4:33 PM |
| France meet Uruguay in the second game of the World Cup in Group A with both sides hoping for a winning start to the tournament. | |
| Brown prepared to drop down June 10, 2010 at 4:31 PM |
| Phil Brown claims he is open to job offers in the bottom tier of the Football League. | |
| Stoch joins Fenerbahce June 10, 2010 at 4:22 PM |
| Fenerbahce claim to have completed the signing of Chelsea midfielder Miroslav Stoch. | |
| Algeria axe skipper for opener June 10, 2010 at 3:31 PM |
| Algeria captain Yazid Mansouri has been dropped from the team to face Slovenia in their World Cup opener. | |
| City join Gyan hunt June 10, 2010 at 3:31 PM |
| Manchester City have joined Arsenal in the chase for Ghana youngster King Gyan Osei, skysports.com understands. | |
| Clarke leaves Hammers June 10, 2010 at 3:26 PM |
| West Ham have confirmed assistant manager Steve Clarke has left his role at Upton Park. | |
| Montolivo can fill Pirlo void June 10, 2010 at 3:16 PM |
| Riccardo Montolivo believes that he is the 'ideal' replacement for the injured Andrea Pirlo. | |
| Lennon shuns McGeady exit talk June 10, 2010 at 2:44 PM |
| Neil Lennon insists it would take a 'ridiculous' bid to tempt the club into selling Aiden McGeady. | |
| Clayton targets City stay June 10, 2010 at 2:39 PM |
| Adam Clayton has revealed he is keen to break into the Manchester City first-team. | |
| Inter name Benitez as boss June 10, 2010 at 2:31 PM |
| Inter Milan have confirmed the appointment of former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez as their new manager. | |
| Robben fit to face Danes June 10, 2010 at 2:11 PM |
| Arjen Robben's physio Dick van Toorn believes the winger is fit enough to face Denmark. | |
| Capello - I know starting XI June 10, 2010 at 2:00 PM |
| Fabio Capello has selected his starting XI for England's opening World Cup clash with the United States on Saturday in Rustenburg. | |
| Taylor set for new Toon deal June 10, 2010 at 1:58 PM |
| Newcastle boss Chris Hughton has revealed Steven Taylor is close to signing a new deal at the club. | |
| City land Robins starlet June 10, 2010 at 1:18 PM |
| Man City have beaten off competition from a number of clubs to land Swindon youngster Alex Henshall. | |
| Gerrard calls for cool heads June 10, 2010 at 12:45 PM |
| England skipper Steven Gerrard has warned his team-mates to keep their cool at the World Cup to avoid any unnecessary suspensions. | |
| Wigan opt out of Moreno deal June 10, 2010 at 12:41 PM |
| Roberto Martinez admits Wigan have pulled out of a deal to sign Marcelo Moreno permanently. | |
| South Africa v Mexico preview June 10, 2010 at 12:38 PM |
| Hosts South Africa kick-off the World Cup against Mexico in the opening game of this summer's tournament | |
| Muntari eyes last four spot June 10, 2010 at 12:32 PM |
| Sulley Muntari has set his sights on Ghana reaching the final four of the World Cup in South Africa. | |
| Heinze plays down Messi factor June 10, 2010 at 12:14 PM |
| Gabriel Heinze claims Argentina's World Cup opponents should fear the whole side - not just Lionel Messi. | |
| CSKA join Boyd battle June 10, 2010 at 12:09 PM |
| CKSA Moscow have joined the bidding to land Rangers striker Kris Boyd, skysports.com understands. | |
| Toffees keen on Petrov June 10, 2010 at 11:30 AM |
| Everton are hoping they can persuade Martin Petrov to join them, skysports.com understands. | |
| Wenger admits Cole interest June 10, 2010 at 11:21 AM |
| Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted he is huge admirer of Joe Cole, who is a free agent after being released by Chelsea. | |
| Kanu eyes Argentina upset June 10, 2010 at 11:21 AM |
| Kanu is confident Nigeria can spring a surprise against Argentina when they meet on Saturday. | |
| Foxes grab Kennedy June 10, 2010 at 11:10 AM |
| Leicester City have snatched Tom Kennedy from under Doncaster's noses, skysports.com understands. | |
| Agent - Toure price too high June 10, 2010 at 11:04 AM |
| Yaya Toure's agent Dimitri Seluk believes Barcelona are pricing the midfielder out of a move to England. | |
| Wenger - No Fabregas exit June 10, 2010 at 10:41 AM |
| Arsene Wenger is determined to keep hold of Cesc Fabregas amid interest from Barcelona. | |
| James - Keepers in the dark June 10, 2010 at 10:27 AM |
| David James has admitted England's goalkeepers are being kept in the dark over who will start against USA. | |
| Bradley - We won't target Roo June 10, 2010 at 10:26 AM |
| Bob Bradley insists the USA will not make England's Wayne Rooney a target in Saturday's World Cup opener. | |
| Anderlecht firm over Boussoufa June 10, 2010 at 10:26 AM |
| Anderlecht insist that they will only sell midfield star Mbark Boussoufa for the right price. | |
| Tosic eyes English stay June 10, 2010 at 10:24 AM |
| Skysports.com understands a host of sides are chasing Serbian defender Dusko Tosic. | |
| Whelan sets Rodallega fee June 10, 2010 at 9:41 AM |
| Wigan chairman Dave Whelan insists that the club would not take anything less than £15million for Hugo Rodallega. | |
| Esson sticks with Inverness June 10, 2010 at 9:40 AM |
| Inverness goalkeeper Ryan Esson has pledged his future to the club by signing a new two-year deal. | |
| Ballack - Roman released me June 10, 2010 at 9:10 AM |
| Michael Ballack claims the decision to release him at Chelsea was made by Blues owner Roman Abramovich. | |
| Cole cheered by Fabio belief June 10, 2010 at 9:08 AM |
| Joe Cole is thrilled to have rediscovered a manager that has faith in him in England boss Fabio Capello after a tough season at Chelsea. | |
| Gunners move for Schwarzer June 10, 2010 at 9:05 AM |
| Arsenal have confirmed they have made an approach to sign Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer. | |
| Heskey shows Roo support June 10, 2010 at 8:30 AM |
| Emile Heskey has jumped to Wayne Rooney's defence over his behaviour against the Platinum Stars on Monday. | | |