ENRIQUE IGLESIAS BLAMES ALBUM FOR MISSING WORLD CUP

Enrique Iglesias is devastated his new album release was scheduled at the same time as the World Cup - because the soccer-loving singer's busy promotion schedule means he is missing all of the crucial games.

The Latino star's ninth studio record, Euphoria, hits stores next week (05Jul10) and he has been working hard giving interviews and making TV appearances to plug his new music.

But Iglesias is not happy about the timing of the release - as he has been struggling to follow his beloved sport as the international tournament takes place in South Africa.

He says, "It is the only thing I dislike about this album. It is taking away from the football. It's not like I can record the games either. The World Cup is just the one event you have got to watch live."