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News Round Up:

France News

Henry quits international footy

Thierry Henry has announced his retirement from international football with France.

Mexico News

Psychic Paul calls it a day

Paul the psychic octopus headed into well-deserved retirement on Monday and will in future dedicate his energies to the youth.

South Africa News

Gould: Pitso a worthy choice

Bafana Bafana defender Morgan Gould says that Pitso Mosimane "deserves" to be the new national team coach.

Uruguay News

Bafana jump up the rankings

World Cup hosts South Africa have climbed 17 places in the latest FIFA rankings which were released on Wednesday.

Argentina News

A bumper offer for 'El Diego'

Diego Maradona will be offered a four-year contract to stay as Argentina boss despite failing to lead them past the World Cup quarter-finals.

Greece News

Psychic Paul calls it a day

Paul the psychic octopus headed into well-deserved retirement on Monday and will in future dedicate his energies to the youth.

Nigeria News

Obasi set for lengthy layoff

Nigeria striker Chinedu Obasi has been ruled out for at least eight weeks after fracturing his shin.

South Korea News

Psychic Paul calls it a day

Paul the psychic octopus headed into well-deserved retirement on Monday and will in future dedicate his energies to the youth.

Algeria News

Hayatou regrets WC failure

Caf President Issa Hayatou has told Football365.co.za Africa must "go back to the drawing board immediately" after "letting down" the continent at the World ...

England News

FIFA impose tighter WC rules

Fifa has imposed tighter transparency rules on World Cup bidders to help ensure a clean fight for the rights to host the tournament in 2018 and 2022.

Slovenia News

Psychic Paul calls it a day

Paul the psychic octopus headed into well-deserved retirement on Monday and will in future dedicate his energies to the youth.

USA News

FIFA impose tighter WC rules

Fifa has imposed tighter transparency rules on World Cup bidders to help ensure a clean fight for the rights to host the tournament in 2018 and 2022.

Australia News

Moyes backs Aussie bid

Everton manager David Moyes has backed Australia to host the 2022 World Cup providing the country can brings its pitches up to the required high standard.

Germany News

'Paul is staying in Germany'

Octopus oracle Paul's prescience wasn't needed to predict how this one would turn out: His aquarium in Germany on Friday gave a resounding "nein" to a bid to ...

Ghana News

Ayew is aiming to impress

Andre Ayew is hoping to be given an opportunity to showcase his talent after starring at the World Cup.

Serbia News

Psychic Paul calls it a day

Paul the psychic octopus headed into well-deserved retirement on Monday and will in future dedicate his energies to the youth.

Cameroon News

Hayatou regrets WC failure

Caf President Issa Hayatou has told Football365.co.za Africa must "go back to the drawing board immediately" after "letting down" the continent at the World ...

Denmark News

Psychic Paul calls it a day

Paul the psychic octopus headed into well-deserved retirement on Monday and will in future dedicate his energies to the youth.

Japan News

Psychic Paul calls it a day

Paul the psychic octopus headed into well-deserved retirement on Monday and will in future dedicate his energies to the youth.

Netherlands News

FIFA impose tighter WC rules

Fifa has imposed tighter transparency rules on World Cup bidders to help ensure a clean fight for the rights to host the tournament in 2018 and 2022.

Italy News

Bafana jump up the rankings

World Cup hosts South Africa have climbed 17 places in the latest FIFA rankings which were released on Wednesday.

New Zealand News

Psychic Paul calls it a day

Paul the psychic octopus headed into well-deserved retirement on Monday and will in future dedicate his energies to the youth.

Paraguay News

Psychic Paul calls it a day

Paul the psychic octopus headed into well-deserved retirement on Monday and will in future dedicate his energies to the youth.

Slovakia News

Psychic Paul calls it a day

Paul the psychic octopus headed into well-deserved retirement on Monday and will in future dedicate his energies to the youth.

Brazil News

Tottenham U-turn for Fabiano

Brazil striker Luis Fabiano appears to have warmed to the idea of making a move to Tottenham Hotspur.

Ivory Coast News

Elephants boss cools talk

Sven Goran Eriksson has distanced himself with the Fulham managerial post by revealing he is considering a new Ivory Coast deal.

Korea DPR News

Psychic Paul calls it a day

Paul the psychic octopus headed into well-deserved retirement on Monday and will in future dedicate his energies to the youth.

Portugal News

FIFA impose tighter WC rules

Fifa has imposed tighter transparency rules on World Cup bidders to help ensure a clean fight for the rights to host the tournament in 2018 and 2022.

Chile News

Psychic Paul calls it a day

Paul the psychic octopus headed into well-deserved retirement on Monday and will in future dedicate his energies to the youth.

Honduras News

Psychic Paul calls it a day

Paul the psychic octopus headed into well-deserved retirement on Monday and will in future dedicate his energies to the youth.

Spain News

'Paul is staying in Germany'

Octopus oracle Paul's prescience wasn't needed to predict how this one would turn out: His aquarium in Germany on Friday gave a resounding "nein" to a bid to ...

Switzerland News

Psychic Paul calls it a day

Paul the psychic octopus headed into well-deserved retirement on Monday and will in future dedicate his energies to the youth.

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