Roque Santa Cruz insisted there was no point dwelling on what may have been after Paraguay bowed out of the World Cup with a 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Spain. Oscar Cardozo had a penalty saved by Iker Casillas in the second half as the South Americans went out after their best-ever performance at the finals. "We don't talk about things that could or could not have happened," he said. "O...Full Story »

Gabriel Heinze has urged Diego Maradona not to make a snap decision on his future as Argentina boss. In the immediate aftermath of Saturday's 4-0 hammering by Germany in the World Cup quarter-final, Maradona indicated he was likely to end his controversial reign. But Heinze insists progress has been made and while Maradona has never been far from the headlines, the former Manchester United ...Full Story »

Joachim Low declared that his ‘'fearless'’ German youngsters displayed the hallmark of champions as Argentina were destroyed in a breathless and emphatic World Cup quarter-final match. In sharp contrast: Joachim Low had the upper hand over Argentina coach Diego Maradona on Saturday Diego Maradona, the Argentina coach, said he would now discuss his future with his family after the...Full Story »

Larissa Riquelme may not strictly be a WAG, but she is Paraguay's top lingerie model and has become the official cheerleader of her country as they attempt to reach the World Cup semi-final today. She has promised to run around naked if Paraguay win the World Cup, just as Diego Maradona said if Argentine do it. I know which one I would rather watch! “If Paraguay reach the semi-finals...Full Story »

Fabio Capello fears England's players can forget any hope of glory at Euro 2012 if they arrive in the same state as they did for the World Cup. Capello learned on Friday that he will not pay for the Three Lions' failure in South Africa with his job, leaving him clear to take charge of a European Championship qualifying campaign that starts against Bulgaria at Wembley on September 3. Before ...Full Story »

Germany striker Miroslav Klose is more interested in winning the World Cup than smashing Ronaldo's record for goals in it. Klose's brace helped complete a staggering 4-0 quarter-final win over Argentina. It also allowed the 32-year-old to muscle into contention for the Golden Shoe by taking him onto four goals, and sees him join legendary Germany striker Gerd Muller on 14 in World Cup tourn...Full Story »

Diego Maradona described Argentina's humiliation at the hands of Germany as the toughest day of his life. Miroslav Klose scored twice as Germany went through to the World Cup semi-finals with a 4-0 victory at the Green Point Stadium. It left Lionel Messi, the world's best player, sobbing in the dressing room and Maradona hinting it could be the end of his colourful reign as Argentina coach....Full Story »

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque saluted his players for making history on Saturday night but admitted they scraped into the World Cup semi-finals by the skin of their teeth. David Villa's late goal - after both sides had missed penalties - secured victory over a brave Paraguay team who had matched the European champions all the way. He said: "It has been a very tough, very uncomfortable m...Full Story »

Luis Suárez pushes away Dominic Adiyiah's header during the dying seconds of Uruguay's game against Ghana.  The Uruguay striker Luis Suárez has evoked Diego Maradona's infamous goal against England in 1986, declaring "the Hand Of God now belongs to me" after he broke Ghana's hearts and helped his side reach the World Cup semi-finals. Fifa have confirmed Suárez could miss th...Full Story »

Joe Cole on the pitch for England against Germany.  Joe Cole has admitted England "just weren't good enough" at the World Cup and suggested the philosophy of the team needs to change for international success to be possible. "It is obvious that we lack the kind of qualities you need to be successful at international level," the midfielder said. "We don't keep the ball as well as other cou...Full Story »