South Africa

England's international football team are to play Hungary in a friendly today in what will be its first appearance since being severely thrashed by the Germans in the knock out stage of the World Cup earlier this summer.

FTSE 100 listed insurer Old Mutual is selling off its US life assurance business for £220m in order to pay down its debts.

For all but the Spanish and the Dutch the World Cup is now over, but for those who have still not had enough of football there is always the chance for some virtual glory by leading their team of choice to victory on the Nintendo Wii.

JJB Sports today said that its sales have been in line with expectations since its last market update on 27 May, despite a poor and uninspiring performance from the England team at the World Cup in South Africa, which could have damaged the sale of England shirts.

The FA has confirmed that Fabio Capello will remain as manager of the England football team, despite a poor performance at the World Cup which saw them win only one in four games and crash out in the last 16 in a 4-1 defeat to Germany.

England have qualified for the last 16 of the World Cup in South Africa after a superb goal from Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe.

England are set to qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup in South Africa after a superb goal from Tottenham strike Jermain Defoe.

Two students from Britain have died in a road accident in South Africa a day before the football World Cup is due to start in the African nation.

$305 million - the amount top sponsors such as Hyundai, Sony and Coca-Cola are reportedly paying to be 'FIFA Partners' - including worldwide rights to two World Cups over seven years ($40 million per year).