From: NEW YORK POST on Sat, Jun 26 2010 11:47 AM

Italy’s World Cup team returned home in disgrace after their first elimination from the tournament's first round in 36 years.

From: NEW YORK POST on Sat, Jun 26 2010 9:47 AM

Carlos Tabarez, who was only a toddler when Uruguay won their last World Cup in 1950, has the chance on Saturday to take his team a step closer to lifting the 2010 title. WC2010.

From: NEW YORK POST on Sat, Jun 26 2010 9:47 AM

Five-time World Cup champions Brazil battled to an ill-tempered draw against Portugal on Friday, but even that drab match couldn’t calm excitement among fans on Rio's famed Copacabana beach. WC2010

From: NEW YORK POST on Sat, Jun 26 2010 9:47 AM

Frustrated by the poor reception of World Cup matches on Al-Jazeera, some West Bank residents have dropped the Pan-Arab satellite channel in favour of Israeli TV — watching the matches mute and listening to running commentary in Arabic on the radio.

From: NEW YORK POST on Sat, Jun 26 2010 9:47 AM

Frustrated by the poor reception of World Cup matches on Al-Jazeera, some West Bank residents have dropped the Pan-Arab satellite channel in favour of Israeli TV — watching the matches mute and listening to running commentary in Arabic on the radio. WC2010

From: NEW YORK POST on Fri, Jun 25 2010 4:46 PM

Humiliated defending champions Italy joined former winners France on the World Cup scrapheap on Thursday. It is the first time in 36 years that the Azurri have failed to clear the first-round hurdle, finishing bottom of Group F to complete their shame. WC2010.

From: NEW YORK POST on Fri, Jun 25 2010 4:45 PM

An octopus said to accurately predict World Cup results has forecast a Germany win in their upcoming last 16 clash with England.

From: NEW YORK POST on Fri, Jun 25 2010 4:45 PM

Humiliated defending champions Italy joined former winners France on the World Cup scrapheap on Thursday. It is the first time in 36 years that the Azurri have failed to clear the first-round hurdle, finishing bottom of Group F to complete their shame. WC2010. +++ REFILING WITH CORRECTED SLUG +++

From: NEW YORK POST on Fri, Jun 25 2010 11:44 AM

Spanish star midfielder Xavi says his team is feeling the pressure of what is likely a must-win World Cup match against Chile on Friday in order for the reigning European champions to advance. Images and soundbites of the Spanish and Chilean press conferences. WC2010

From: NEW YORK POST on Fri, Jun 25 2010 11:44 AM

Scientists at the California Institute of Technology test the aerodynamics of the official World Cup soccer ball following criticism from some players.

From: NEW YORK POST on Fri, Jun 25 2010 11:44 AM

France’s national soccer team returns home from the World Cup under police protection after their humiliating first-round exit.

From: NEW YORK POST on Fri, Jun 25 2010 11:44 AM

After France and Italy, will the reigning European champions be next team sent packing? Spain needs a victory over Chile on Friday to keep their highly-touted World Cup run on course with mighty Brazil or arch-rival Portugal likely waiting if they do advance. WC2010

From: NEW YORK POST on Fri, Jun 25 2010 11:44 AM

After France and Italy, will the reigning European champions be next team sent packing? Spain needs a victory over Chile on Friday to keep their highly-touted World Cup run on course with mighty Brazil or arch-rival Portugal likely waiting if they do advance. WC2010

From: NEW YORK POST on Fri, Jun 25 2010 2:43 AM

France’s national soccer team returns home from the World Cup under police protection after their humiliating first-round exit.

From: NEW YORK POST on Fri, Jun 25 2010 2:43 AM

Former US President Bill Clinton spoke on Thursday about the importance of marking Nelson Mandela’s birthday with a day of public service. He also said how pleased he was to not only see the USA progress in the World Cup but also at the way in which the competition is bringing people together.

From: NEW YORK POST on Fri, Jun 25 2010 2:43 AM

Humiliated defending champions Italy joined former winners France on the scrapheap Thursday as a shock-riddled World Cup delivered another unexpected twist. The four-time world champions slumped 3-2 to a Slovakia side that had been among the least impressive of the 32 at the tournament in South A...

From: NEW YORK POST on Fri, Jun 25 2010 2:43 AM

For Jermain Defoe, his first World Cup goal was a milestone tinged with sadness, a year after the premature death of his half-brother. WC2010

From: NEW YORK POST on Thu, Jun 24 2010 11:39 AM

Scientists at the California Institute of Technology test the aerodynamics of the official World Cup soccer ball following criticism from some players.

From: NEW YORK POST on Thu, Jun 24 2010 11:39 AM

France’s shamed World Cup squad arrived back in Paris on Thursday morning where, despite the rise in temperature, the greeting was rather cool. Nicolas Sarkozy will held a government meeting on Wednesday on the country's disastrous World Cup exit, and on Thursday was set to meet veteran Fra...

From: NEW YORK POST on Thu, Jun 24 2010 12:38 AM

South Africa bowed out of the World Cup with a strong display against France, beating the 2006 finalists 2 - 1. It may be the first time a host team has not qualified for the second round, but the spirit of the World Cup continues as fans vow to keep on singing for their new adopted teams. WC2010