Congo DR coach Poly Bonghanya is in an optimistic mood ahead of his side's opening game here at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Chile 2008.

Arsenal's Theo Walcott has been ruled out of England's friendly against Germany on Wednesday after dislocating his shoulder in training.

Reigning champions Korea DPR and Thailand 2004 winners Germany get their campaigns underway on the second matchday of Chile 2008.

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba was banned for three games by the Football Association (FA) for a charge of violent conduct.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was given a two-match touchline ban and fined 10,000 pounds by the FA.

Diego Maradona has boldly predicted that he can lead Argentina to their first FIFA World Cup triumph since his on-pitch heroics in 1986.

The first-ever FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup was a huge success, exceeding expectations on and off the park and creating unforgettable memories.

Wednesday will see a dramatic finale in CONCACAF with Mexico, Honduras, Jamaica, T&T and Guatemala chasing three places in the final round.

The absence of correctly used jokers this weekend caused some hysteria on the points' tables. Argentina's tucman, however, enjoyed the last laugh.

Former Bafana Bafana captain, Lucas Radebe says he expects South Africa to do well in next year's FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009.