rnFIFA.com looks at the career of Latvian veteran Vitalijs Astafjevs, who proudly stands on the verge of becoming the most-capped European in history.rn

Jack Warner's commentsYes, I know a blog dedicated to next year's World Cup shouldn't meddle in lofty issues such as who hosts the tournament in 2018, but recent comments about England's faltering bid and how it can be turned around are making my blood boil.First, the alleged comments from FIFA ...

With Venezuela attempting to reach their first FIFA World Cup, Juan Arango talks to FIFA.com about what it would mean to seal a place in South Africa.

Bringing together the passions of football and music, the first FIFA World Cup on African soil will welcome fans with a momentous concert.

Giovani dos Santos is staying positive despite the disappointment of his injurynWhat with his girlfriend being caught on film cheating at a night club being broadcast all over the net and then the injuries footballs Mr unlucky speaks in a more positive way about his futurenThe ankle ligament sprain suffered ...

More and more photos are being leaked of the new Spain home kit for the 2010 World Cup. We brought you pictures earlier in the week of the new design and with the volume of similar pictures being released it looks like this will be the home kit worn by ...

Argentina boss and all-round football legend Diego Maradona has hinted he may quit his current post at the end of the qualifying campaign.  Argentina lie fifth in the South American World Cup qualifying table and are in real danger of missing out on automatic qualification, indeed Colombia, Venezuela and Uruguay ...

England – Ukraine internet gameThe latest in a week-long series of thinly disguised attempts to drum up subscribers for the England – Ukraine internet game: that's how nobody except me has described this morning's Daily Telegraph non-story about David James and Ashley Cole walking off the pitch during England training ...

Angola have unfortunately missed out on qualification for the World Cup in 2010 having qualified for the first time in 2006. However they are set to host the African Cup of Nations in 2010 and will be looking to better their quarter final run last time around.nAngola have released their ...

World leaders and football greats have joined forces in calling on people all over the world to support a new campaign which aims to have all kids in school by 2015.