World Cup Corner

Short facts and stories from previous days and weeks.

• The Los Angeles Galaxy have confirmed their interest in signing the 31-year-old David Beckham.
• Klinsmann Rejected $1.8 million USA coaching offer.
• The English government is willing to back an English bid for the 2018 World Cup.
• Argentina legend Diego Maradona has been invited to hold talks with the Honduras soccer federation about becoming national team coach.
• FIFA Interactive World Cup qualifiers started. This year 128 of the world’s best gamers will descend in Amsterdam on 8 December to compete for the title of FIFA Interactive World Player 2006.