Italy is in a race against time to be ready to stage its first major tournament since the 1990 World Cup

Laden with talent, the ever-improving Azzurri are closing the gap on the major powers

La Plata giants win the Clausura crown despite the suspension of their compelling club president Juan Sebastian Veron

Rio giants achieve their goal of winning the Brazilian championship A Abel Ferreira carried out a fine rebuilding job after a disappointing

Club of David Beckham and Lionel Messi finally get their hands on the MLS Cup

Jamie Evans picks out the sides that will be on World Soccer’ s radar for the rest of the season