The latest in Fifa World Cup

Royal wedding bells to chime in 2011

2010-12-28T20:30:23Z

An extravaganza of royal glamour should lift the austerity gloom in Britain next year with the wedding of Prince William while Prince Albert II of Monaco will tie the knot in the summer.

The second-in-line to the throne will marry his university sweetheart <...

England - Where there's a Will

2010-11-29T14:59:58Z

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Qatar emir goes back to school on Britain visit

2010-10-28T15:31:49Z

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, 58, returned to the Royal Military Academy at Sandurst, the elite army officer training college which he graduated from in 1971.

The visit to Sandhurst, southwest of London, which counts British Princes William and Harry among its recent graduates, came after he bade farewell to Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani was the guest of honour for the banquet Tuesday in regal surroundings at Windsor Castle, which was also attended by senior figures from the British royal family and Prime Minister David Cameron.

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Emir of Qatar welcomed with state banquet

2010-10-26T16:31:01Z

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani was the guest of honour for the banquet in regal surroundings at Windsor Castle, which was also attended by senior figures from the royal family and Prime Minister David Cameron.

The 58-year-old ...

Japan's Imperial couple tuned in to World Cup

2010-07-09T09:16:30Z

Japan's surprise advance to the World Cup knockout stage has turned Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko into football fans who even woke before dawn to watch live TV coverage.

The news emerged on Friday when the royal couple received Japan's coach Britain's Prince William celebrates birthday, leaves fans wondering if it'll spark engagement

Britain's Prince William is celebrating his 28th birthday in training with the country's Royal Air Force.

The second-in-line to the British throne returned Sunday from a visit to chari...

Fan incident blown out of proportion, says Beckham

2010-06-19T12:00:13Z

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The fan who gained access to England's dressing room after Friday's 0-0 draw with Algeria was neither aggressive nor violent and the incident had been blown out of all proportion, said ...

Princes William and Harry to visit Lesotho during World Cup

2010-05-18T11:15:59Z

Prince William will accompany his younger brother Harry on a visit to his charity organisation in Lesotho during the World Cup in South Africa, Lesotho officials said Tuesday.

"They should be arriving in Lesotho in the third week of June, either ...

Gloria De Campeao wins $10 million Dubai World Cup

2010-09-22T14:27:11Z

In a day of racing and riches in desert, Gloria De Campeao wins $10 million Dubai World Cup

Gloria De Campeao won the $10 million Dubai World Cup on Saturday in a photo finish, nosing out long-shot Lizard's Desire to capture the world's richest horse race.

Gloria De Campeao, Lizard's Desire and Allybar practically hit the wire togethe...

England confirms bid for 2018 World Cup

2010-04-16T15:08:15Z

England, the leading candidate to host the 2018 World Cup, officially confirmed its bid for the tournament on Tuesday with the delivery of a letter of intent to FIFA.

The move came a week ahead of the February 2 deadline for would-be hosts of both the 2018 and 2022 tournaments to notify world football's governing body of their intention to enter the bidding process.

FIFA has in...

The great ticket scrum: England's heroes spark rugby fever

2010-10-15T18:41:36Z

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Croatia Alpine Skiing World Cup

2011-01-04T12:00:42Z

Sarah Schleper, of the United States, reacts after completing an alpine ski, Women's World Cup slalom, in Zagreb, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2011. Sarah Schleper finished in eight place. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Austria Alpine Skiing World Cup

2010-12-28T08:32:16Z

Germany's Maria Riesch passes a gate on her way to set the third fastest time during the first run of an alpine ski, women's World Cup giant slalom, in Semmering, Austria, Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010. (AP Photo/Marco Trovati)

Copyright 2010 Doha, after FIFA announced that Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup soccer tournament. In little more than a decade, the Gulf's wealth and boundless ambitions have lured big-name events and A-list athletes. (AP Photo/Osama Faisal, File)

Emirates Soccer Club World Cup

2010-12-20T13:31:28Z

Inter Milan's Samuel Eto'o holds the trophy after winning the Club World Cup final soccer match against TP Mazembe at Zayed sport city in Abu Dhabi,