WORLD CUP

IBTimes UK profile Italy ahead of their World Cup campaign.

IBTimes UK profiles France ahead of the 2014 World Cup.

IBTimes UK profiles Colombia ahead of the 2014 World Cup.

Before the exciting soccer festival begins, we have put together some of the hottest and sexiest WAGs of the popular soccer lads.

IBTimes UK profiles Ivory Coast ahead of the 2014 World Cup.

IBTimes UK profiles Algeria ahead of the 2014 World Cup

Following the latest round of bribery allegations, IBTimes UK asks; Is it time to kick Fifa out of football?

A clutch of Premier League clubs remain keen on 22-year-old de Vrij.

IBTimes UK looks at 10 instances where the beautiful game turned ugly.

Ricky Martin's power packed anthem 'Ole Ole Ole' became a worldwide hit during the 1998 World Cup.

Torres is joined by Juan Mata, David de Gea, Cesar Azpilicueta, David Silva and Santi Cazorla

The Brazil World Cup should add over £2bn to global sports revenue this year

FIH Hockey World Cup starts on 31 May with defending champions Australia taking on Malaysia.

Jack Wilshere revealed how Arsene Wenger chose to rest him and prepare him for the World Cup than use him for Arsenal.

Draxler and Howedes were filming with Mercedes when two people were injured in crash

Sturridge has scored 21 Premier League goals this season.

No Champions League football could see the Frenchman consider his options.

Martins Indi and Clasie are hoping to be named in van Gaal's final World Cup squad.

Luis Suarez says his dreams remain intact to compete in the World Cup with Uruguay

Evra has signed a one year contract extension after months of speculation

Calderon suggests Real Madrid may have run out of patience with Karim Benzema.