WORLD CUP

Brendan Rodgers was surprised to see Jon Flanagan overlooked for England

Juan Mata is left out of Spain's squad for friendly with Italy.

Human rights group wants more transparency following reports worker's deaths in World Cup hosting country

Construction at arena in Curitiba still has distance to go.

One of world's greatest full-backs has revealed how close he was to joining Championship side.

England manager Roy Hodgson considering Luke Shaw for World Cup squad.

Luis Suarez admits the fear of being injured ahead of the World Cup is on his mind

U-turn announced after Home Office rejected industry bid to open late.

Borussia Dortmund are targeting Lewis Holtby for a January swoop

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain says he was desperate to get back on the pitch for a rampant Arsenal side

Heurelho Gomes says he's not leaving Tottenham for PSV Eindhoven this month

Julian Draxler should stay at Schalke to keep developing his skills, Jens Keller claims.

Sebastian Coates is hoping for a loan move away from Liverpool as he continues his recovery from injury.

Tottenham midfielder Nacer Chadli wants a move away from the club to secure more first team opportunities.

Mathieu Valbuena says he wants to stay at Marseille until the end of the season but he could leave after the World Cup

Steven Gerrard says Raheem Sterling can deputise for Theo Walcott for England at the World Cup

The England striker admits concerns over World Cup place

IBTimes UK considers which players might need to seek a transfer this month to solidify their World Cup hopes.

Martin Keown has claimed that Andros Townsend can step up for England in Theo Walcott's absence

Theo Walcott has been ruled out of action for six months after injuring his anterior cruciate ligament

Portugal and Benfica striker who scored 733 goals in 745 matches dies aged 71.