Germany became the first team to secure a quarter-final berth at New Zealand 2008, while the hosts' narrow loss to Denmark eliminated them.

New Zealand are out of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after going down 2-1 to a Denmark side who are now joint-top of Group A.

Two goals from Yun Hyon Hi put Korea DPR in an excellent position to progress from Group B, while condemning Costa Rica to elimination.

Canada preserved their position at the top of Group A, drawing 1-1 with Colombia in an evenly-matched game at North Harbour Stadium.

Germany became the first team through to the quarter-finals of New Zealand 2008, but they were made to work by a spirited Ghanaian side.

Diego Maradona, expected to be confirmed as Argentina's new coach on Tuesday, has likened his future team to a grimy Rolls Royce.

Bayer Leverkusen went back to the top of the Bundesliga for at least one night after a 2-0 home win over VfL Wolfsburg on Friday.

FIFA.com takes a look at the 2008 CONCACAF Champions league, nearing the end of the group stages and offering up excitement aplenty.

BATE Borisov beat Torpedo Zhodino 2-1 on Friday to clinch their third consecutive Belarus league title with three games to spare.

Chelsea star Michael Ballack will remain as Germany captain despite his criticism of coach Joachim Low, the national boss announced on Friday.