Football
Nigeria defender Elderson Echiejile ruled out of football World Cup
Defender Echiejile will miss the World Cup because of an injury suffered in a warm-up match last week, Nigerian officials said on Sunday.
Ecuador president expects 'big role' from team in World Cup
"I do have confidence that we're going to do a great job in the coming World Cup," said Correa in an interview with local media on Friday.
Brazil jump to No.3 in FIFA rankings ahead of World Cup
Defending champions Spain are still No.1 followed by Germany in the second place. Portugal are fourth and Uruguay are fifth.
Germany injury worries recede as World Cup approaches
Germany's World Cup injury problems are receding ahead of Friday's friendly against Armenia, the team's last game before departing for Brazil.
Pique caught on camera saying Fabregas 'is leaving' Barca
Gerard Pique has been caught on camera apparently telling Spain coach Vicente del Bosque that Barcelona team mate Cesc Fabregas is poised to leave the La Liga side.
Wayne Rooney to start World Cup warm-up match
Rooney is set to be shunted to the left wing as coach Roy Hodgson experiments ahead of the World Cup in the team's penultimate warm-up game.
Brazilian President assures safety for World Cup visitors
Brazil's government earlier this year announced plans to spend 800 million dollars on the largest ever security operation for the football World Cup 2014.
Yobo in Nigeria squad, heading to third World Cup
Yobo said he was retiring after Nigeria won the African Cup last year, but was back in favor and made the final list released by the national federation.
Diego Costa not hampered by injury in training
Spain will play their Group B opener against the Netherlands on June 13 in Salvador before moving on to face Chile and Australia.
England's Hodgson backing Rooney and Sturridge to click
England manager Roy Hodgson expected strikers Wayne Rooney and Daniel Sturridge to have little problem clicking despite a lack of playing time together.
Olivier Giroud scores twice as France thrash Norway 4-0
Giroud scored twice and winger Mathieu Valbuena set up three goals as France began their World Cup preparation with a 4-0 exhibition win over Norway.
Croatian Niko Kranjcar out of football World Cup
The Croatian national team suffered another blow as experienced 29-year-old midfielder Niko Kranjcar was ruled out of the World Cup due to injury.
FIFA takes final look at Brazilian host cities
With kickoff less than 20 days away, the governing body is having one last look at the cities' often troubled preparations across Brazil.
Brazil's Ronaldinho puts mansion up for World Cup rent
Brazilian soccer midfielder Ronaldinho is putting his Rio de Janeiro mansion on the rental market during the last half of the World Cup.
Tim Cahill leads Australia for South Africa World Cup warmup
Tim Cahill will lead the Socceroos in Monday's World Cup warmup against South Africa in Sydney, with recently named captain Mile Jedinak still recovering from injury.
Real Madrid's Angel Di Maria says triumph makes sacrifice worthwhile
Real Madrid's Angel Di Maria accepted a Man-of-the-Match award from Alex Ferguson on Saturday and said winning the Champions League made a sore leg and a year of sacrifice worthwhile.