The guessing has came to an end as coaches of all the 32 teams have confirmed their squad lists for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany.
World Cup organizers said Thursday an additional 42,495 tickets are for sale.
England skipper David Beckham has revealed he broke down in tears when he was first sold by Manchester United to Real Madrid.
FIFA will push for its members to adopt the world anti-doping code in time for the World Cup next month, the head of the World Anti-Doping Agency said Sunday.
FIFA will amend its anti-doping regulations to conform with those of the World Anti Doping Agency before the start of the June 9 World Cup, according to WADA on Sunday.
World Cup fans are accustomed to the yellow of Brazil, the blues of France and Italy and the stripes of Argentina and Paraguay. They should get ready for the elephants of Ivory Coast, the eagles of Tunisia and the black stars of Ghana.
German police in four states arrested nearly 100 people in brothel raids during a crackdown on illegal prostitution ahead of next month's World Cup.
German World Cup organizers will put officials in the front rows of most stadiums in an effort to stop people from running onto the field and interrupting games.
The assessment compiled by Germany's Federal Crime Office, known as the BKA, said Islamic extremists posed a particular danger, according to Wednesday's edition of Stern magazine.
A Dutch insurer is offering employers in the country the chance to insure themselves against the sudden rise in staff sick days expected during next month's soccer World Cup.
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