A delegation of FIFA inspectors has arrived in the United States to assess the Americans' bid for the 2018 or 2022 World Cups.

Romario, who won the 1994 World Cup with Brazil and scored more than 1,000 goals playing for major clubs, is looking to put something back by entering local politics.

Wayne Rooney needs to be strong and keep his troubled personal life separate from his job as a footballer -- starting in England's European Championship qualifier against Switzerland on Tuesday. That's the view of England coach Fabio Capello, who said starting Rooney could ensure he forgets "any problems" caused by tabloid allegations at home that he cheated on his pregnant wife...

Italian only interested in on-field issues.

Ottmar Hitzfeld has revealed that he rejected an offer from Manchester United to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson.

Real Madrid's Lassana Diarra in on course to recover from his hamstring injury.

This promises to be an interesting match in Group B.