Sources: BBC
Uruguay striker and 2010 FIFA World Cup player of the tournament Diego Forlán is a popular attraction among the inhabitants of Kolkata as he participates in a talent search. 2010-08-5
Police in Nigeria seize the passports of four top football officials who were sacked after the national football team's poor performance at the 2010 FIFA World Cup leads to fraud allegations. 2010-07-16
Spain defeats Germany 1-0 to win its semi-final and for its first time, along with Netherlands make the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final. 2010-07-7
The Ghana national football team are to receive national awards after their success at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, while former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan writes of his heartbreak. 2010-07-6
Nigeria football player Sani Kaita receives at least 1,000 death threats after being sent off during his team's losing game with Greece at the 2010 FIFA World Cup; the Nigerian government and FIFA are involved. 2010-06-20
Two Dutch women appear in a South African court over an alleged "ambush marketing" stunt after more than 30 people were ejected from the Johannesburg stadium on Monday during the match between Denmark and the Netherlands in the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 2010-06-16
Technical issues disrupt Al Jazeera Sports's broadcast in the United Arab Emirates and much of the Arab World. 2010-06-11
The first African edition of the association football tournament begins in South Africa. 2010-06-11
Nelson Mandela cancels his much anticipated public appearance at the opening ceremony due to the death of his great-granddaughter on her way home from the opening concert last night. 2010-06-11
David Beckham tears his Achilles tendon in a match for A.C. Milan. He is ruled out for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 2010-03-14