Soccer Live: Day Five

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December 5, 2013 -- Updated 1243 GMT (2043 HKT)

The dreams of 32 footballing nations can begin at Friday's 2014 World Cup draw. It will be more complicated than most -- so click here for the lowdown.

December 4, 2013 -- Updated 1958 GMT (0358 HKT)

Pele has backed Brazil to deliver a "fantastic" World Cup amid growing fears the country will not be ready in time to host football's showpiece event.

December 4, 2013 -- Updated 1500 GMT (2300 HKT)

Adidas unveils official match ball, the Brazuca, and CEO Herbert Hainer discusses the tech behind it.

November 29, 2013 -- Updated 2209 GMT (0609 HKT)

Zahir Belounis contemplated suicide as he was stuck in Qatar for two years. But the footballer says it still deserves to host the 2022 World Cup.

November 29, 2013 -- Updated 1708 GMT (0108 HKT)

As he celebrates his 40th birthday, just what is the secret to Ryan Giggs' longevity?

Two Belgian "brain coaches" are helping transform AC Milan from big-spender to developer of young talent, says CNN's John Sinnott.

October 22, 2013 -- Updated 1457 GMT (2257 HKT)

Shootings, attempted assassinations and intimidation - welcome to Libyan football in 2013.

October 18, 2013 -- Updated 1129 GMT (1929 HKT)

Zahir Belounis' limbo existence is almost at an end. After a two-year nightmare, he has been told he will finally receive his Qatari exit visa.

October 10, 2013 -- Updated 1101 GMT (1901 HKT)

France's multicultural stars shone brightest at the World Cup 15 years ago -- now could it be Belgium's turn to do the same in Brazil next year?

Adnan Januzaj and Diego Costa have highlighted a major dilemma for international football, says CNN's John Sinnott.

CNN's Alex Thomas reports from FIFA HQ after the ruling body delayed its decision on the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

FIFA's credibility rides on finding a solution to the Qatar World Cup controversy, says CNN's Ben Wyatt.

October 2, 2013 -- Updated 1534 GMT (2334 HKT)

Zlatan Ibrahimovic may have cost Paris Saint-Germain $30 million, but you can get your own chunk of the Swedish striker for just $41.

September 27, 2013 -- Updated 1005 GMT (1805 HKT)

Anton Hysen is a football player. He is also gay. "We can run, we can play, we can score. So what's the problem?" he says.