No margin for error as Ukraine meet England

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 23:13

England have their World Cup qualifying fate in their own hands as they prepare to visit Ukraine for a pivotal Group H match in Kiev but the balance will switch the home side`s way if they chalk up a fifth successive group win on Tuesday.

Lampard warns England could face more hurdles on course to Brazil WC

Last Updated: Thursday, September 13, 2012, 19:19

England midfielder Frank Lampard has urged fans to show more patience with the youngsters in the national team, and also warned that the team could possibly face many more unfavourable results on their road to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Lionel Messi stars in Argentine win against Paraguay

Last Updated: Saturday, September 8, 2012, 09:45

Argentina maintained their perfect record 2012 with a 3-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday night, a result that took them top of the Conmebol race to the 2014 World Cup ahead of closest challengers Chile and Ecuador.

World Cup qualifying: Frank Lampard double sets up dominant win for England

Last Updated: Saturday, September 8, 2012, 09:22

England began their World Cup 2014 qualification campaign with a dominant victory away in Moldova.

World Cup qualifying: Mesut Ozil inspires Germany to win

Last Updated: Saturday, September 8, 2012, 09:14

Germany put their recent run of poor results behind them to get their 2014 Word Cup qualifying started with a 3-0 win over Faroe Islands in Hannover.

US dominates Antigua in World Cup qualifying

Last Updated: Saturday, June 9, 2012, 09:04

Carlos Bocanegra, Clint Dempsey and Herculez Gomez scored as the United States opened World Cup qualifying with a somewhat shaky 3-1 victory over Antigua.

Asia backs probe into 10-0 Bahrain rout

Last Updated: Friday, March 2, 2012, 21:29

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has backed a FIFA investigation into Bahrain`s 10-0 World Cup qualifying win over Indonesia in midweek, although General Secretary Alex Soosay later said he was confident nothing would come of it.

Messi inspires Argentina to 2-1 away win over Colombia

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 08:57

Sergio Aguero hit the winner six minutes from time after Lionel Messi`s equaliser helped Argentina recover to beat Colombia 2-1 away and put their World Cup qualifying campaign back on track.

Suarez scores four as Uruguay crush Chile 4-0

Last Updated: Saturday, November 12, 2011, 09:24

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez scored all four goals as the Copa America holders crushed Chile 4-0 to stay top of the South American 2014 World Cup qualifying group.

Messi, hat-trick star Higuain spark Argentina rout

Last Updated: Saturday, October 8, 2011, 09:57

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi enjoyed a commanding debut as Argentina skipper as his country opened their 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 4-1 win over Chile.

Bangladesh women cricket team in Rajkot

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 5, 2011, 15:39

Bangladesh women cricket team led by Salma Khatun arrived on Wednesday for one-day practice matches as a part of their preparation ahead of the World Cup qualifying round.

Maradona in Italy to again battle weight increase

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 11:29

Argentina coach Diego Maradona is in Italy to receive medical treatment to combat his weight increase and rising stress levels following his team`s two straight losses in World Cup qualifying.