Argentina striker Carlos Tevez insists he is fully prepared both mentally and physically for the World Cup.

HOLLAND, England and Spain may have secured qualification for the 2010 World Cup, but there are a number of high-profile teams – not least Portugal, France and Argentina – who must still overcome significant hurdles if they are to make it to South Africa.

The Premier League will block Carlos Tevez's expected move to Manchester United unless they are satisfied the transfer fee will go to West Ham.

THE comparisons are inevitable.

At least 20 convicted murderers, rapists and robbers have escaped a prison in the northern Philippines.