News Headlines

England captain Steven Gerrard announces international retirement

Liverpool skipper, 34, vows to concentrate on club career after winning 114 caps for England

Steven Gerrard announces retirement from international football

Steven Gerrard says he has had to "think of himself" and his future at Liverpool football club as he announces his retirement from international football

Philipp Lahm retires from international football after captaining Germany to World Cup win

Germany captain Philipp Lahm quits international football at age 30 after leading his country to World Cup glory

Joey Barton renounces his international retirement after watching England at the World Cup

QPR midfielder Joey Barton renounces his international retirement, saying he knows he can play at World Cup standard

David Moyes in talks to become new Galatasaray manager

Turkish side are thought to be willing to pay David Moyes £4m-a-year to take over before start of new season

Football technique: how to take the perfect corner kick

New York Red Bulls player, Michael Bustamante shows his personal techniques when taking corners

World Cup 2014: Betting guide for the tournament

As the countdown to kick-off enters the final hours, we look at the runners and riders on the betting market as well as the more eye-catching odds and tips

World Champions of the future: inside China's football academy

China aims for World Cup glory with biggest football academy on earth: 50 pitches, 2,400 students and a determination to transform the People's Republic into a footballing superpower

Martin ONeills Republic of Ireland beaten by well-organised Turkey

Republic of Ireland 1-2 Turkey Walters 78; Ozek 17, Camdal 75 Continue reading...