La Gazzetta dello Sport has confirmed that the coach that will follow in Marcello Lippi’s footsteps will be Cesare Prandelli. The ex-Fiorentina coach seems to have reached an agreement with the FIGC chief Giancarlo Abete …

The English rebels who toured South Africa to widespread condemnation earned up to £60,000 each from the brewer
The South African cricket tour embarked upon by Graham Gooch, Geoffrey Boycott and a band of fellow English …

SABMiller has selling rights at Fifa’s official “fan fests” where 50,000 spectators are expected to watch on outdoor screens
SABMiller, the brewer behind Peroni and Grolsch, and the controversial backers of the first boycott-busting rebel cricket …

Have the Chelsea midfielder’s performances in recent friendlies confirmed that he should be included in the World Cup squad?

• Hooligans intercepted trying to enter South Africa via Dubai• Police minister plays down threat of terror attacks
British and South African police have foiled an attempt by English hooligans to sneak into the country for …

Five stunning new stadiums have been built in South Africa, and another five refurbished, in preparation for the World Cup next month. Take a look around

Craig Levein, the Scotland manager, wants England to do well at the World Cup. Is he one of many, or out on his own?

South Africa 5-0 Guatemala
South Africa’s solid build-up to the World Cup continued with a 5-0 victory over Guatemala in Polokwane.
Two penalties from Katlego Mphela, added to goals from Reneilwe Letsholonyane, Surprise Moriri and Bernard Parker, …

• Chelsea midfielder seems certain to go to South Africa• John Terry and Rio Ferdinand welcome Cole’s return
England’s senior players have welcomed Joe Cole’s return to the international fold after a sparkling second-half cameo against …

• Talks centre on removing Italian’s opt-out clause• Internazionale prepared to treble head coach’s wage
The Football Association believes it has successfully deflected Internazionale’s attempt to lure Fabio Capello back to Serie A after holding a …