dies, aged 75

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 20:57

The legendary Spanish coach, Luis Aragones, who helped Spain win 2008 Euro, died aged 75 on Saturday. After spending majority of his playing career with Atletico Madrid, Luis started his managerial career with the capital club in 1974.

Kenyan referee denies match fixing at 2010 World Cup

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 12:42

Kenyan referee Samuel Langat has refuted claims of match fixing in one of the matches he officiated in the 2010 World Cup involving hosts South Africa.

Spain football team captain Iker Casillas to wed journalist

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 10:35

The captain of the Spanish national soccer team that won the 2010 World Cup, Iker Casillas, will wed journalist Sara Carbonero in July, the next issue of Lecturas magazine reports on its cover.

FIFA has eased up on racism fight, says players` union

Last Updated: Friday, November 18, 2011, 09:18

FIFA appears to have relaxed its efforts to fight racism since the 2010 World Cup, the world players` union FIFPro said, adding that Sepp Blatter`s remarks on the matter had been "clumsy".

Maken assures to look into World Cup sponsorship payment: FIH

Last Updated: Friday, September 16, 2011, 23:10

FIH has received an assurance from Sports Minister that he will intervene in IHC`s threat to block sponsorship payment of USD 486,000 by the 2010 World Cup organisers

Uganda judge sentences 2 over World Cup bombings

Last Updated: Friday, September 16, 2011, 19:38

Al-Shabab said the July 2010 bombings were in retaliation for Uganda`s participation in the African Union`s peacekeeping mission.

South Africa name Pitso Mosimane as coach

Last Updated: Friday, July 16, 2010, 09:05

Pitso Mosimane signed a four-year contract to be South Africa`s new coach, tasked with ensuring the 2010 World Cup hosts qualify for the next edition in Brazil.

2010 World Cup final tickets sold out: FIFA

Last Updated: Friday, July 9, 2010, 00:20

FIFA announced that tickets for the 2010 World Cup to be played at Soccer city has been sold out.

German young guns lead world football’s gen-next

Last Updated: Monday, July 5, 2010, 21:56

Germany’s Mesut Oezil and Thomas Mueller are leading the charge of youngsters at the 2010 World Cup.

World Cup bloopers – fate you never imagined

Last Updated: Thursday, July 1, 2010, 11:38

North Koreans risk being sent to the coal mines while Nigeria get slapped with a two-year ban from international football.

Referees ready for goalline technology if approved

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 29, 2010, 18:40

International referees are ready to include goalline technology in their arsenal if it would make them more credible and is approved by FIFA, they said on Tuesday.