Carroll and McCarthy in squad to face Ireland
England boss Roy Hodgson has included Andy Carroll and Alex McCarthy in his squad for the friendlies against the Republic of Ireland and Brazil.
England boss Roy Hodgson has included Andy Carroll and Alex McCarthy in his squad for the friendlies against the Republic of Ireland and Brazil.
Ronaldinho and Kaka were both left out of the Brazil's squad for the Confederations Cup, named by coach Luiz Felipe Scolari on Tuesday.
Giovanni Trapattoni has named a provisional 28-man squad for the Republic of Ireland's upcoming series of fixtures, with Ciaran Clark and Kevin Doyle both left out due to the fact they are facing surgery.
Former Republic of Ireland manager John Giles says Giovanni Trapattoni's side can still qualify for the World Cup in Brazil.
John Giles says Ireland can still qualify for Brazil 2014 and backs manager Giovanni Trapattoni
QPR goalkeeper Julio Cesar could have landed himself in hot water with the club after a photograph appeared online with him wearing a Chelsea shirt.
Kick-off in Ponte Preta and Atletico Sorocaba's Campeonato Paulista encounter at the Moisés Lucarelli stadium on Saturday was delayed due to a swarm of bees.
Ireland have dropped one place to 40th while Brazil remain at a record low of 18th in the latest FIFA World Rankings.
Rafael Nadal celebrated a title win in his second tournament back following seven months out injured as he swept aside David Nalbandian in straight sets in the final of the Brazil Open.
The Arena do Gremio stadium, one of the 2014 World Cup venues in Brazil, will have to close one of its stands for its next Copa Libertadores game following the problems that left a number of fans injured in the last round of the tournament.
Arsenal defender Andre Santos has joined Gremio on loan until the end of the season, the Barclays Premier League club have announced.
Frank Lampard's second half strike earned England their first win over Brazil for 23 years with a 2-1 success in the friendly international at Wembley.
Anzhi Makhachkala have signed Brazil midfielder Willian from Shakhtar Donetsk for €35 million.
Brazil's sports minister has predicted the country will have more than enough hotel rooms for the 2014 World Cup and will avoid a repeat of the price gouging that occurred ahead of last year's UN conference in Rio de Janeiro.
A spectator attacks a runner during a race in Brazil
A look ahead to the 2014 FIFA World Cup which will be held in Brazil.
England boss Roy Hodgson claims it is not "impossible" the country could win the World Cup in Brazil in 2014.
Diego Maradona is on the brink of becoming coach of Iraq and wants to take the country to the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil.
FIFA insists its security plan for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil will prevent any repeat of the violent scenes which halted the Copa Sudamericana final.
QPR goalkeeper Rob Green would have "thought twice" about moving to Loftus Road in the summer had he known beforehand he would be competing with Brazil international Julio Cesar