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Cameroon cancel World Cup send-off match YAOUNDE, Tue May 20, 2014 2:37pm BST (Reuters) - Cameroon have cancelled a World Cup warm-up international against Guatemala next month, the country’s football federation said on Tuesday without giving any reasons. Cameroon were due to play a send-off...

I need to change 'chip' and think of Argentina, says Messi BUENOS AIRES Tue May 20, 2014 4:25pm BST Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates a goal against Real Betis during their La Liga soccer match at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona April 5, 2014. REUTERS/Albert Gea (Reuters) - Lionel Messi...

Xavi back sprain worry for Spain By Mark Doyle May 20, 2014 12:49:00 AM The veteran playmaker picked up the injury in his club's Liga clash with Atletico Madrid on Saturday but it is not expected to jeopardise his participation in the World Cup Barcelona have confirmed that midfielder Xavi...

Double boost for Low as Bayern duo get World Cup green light By Joe Wright May 19, 2014 4:42:00 PM Bayern Munich released an injury bulletin on Monday which included positives updates on full-back Philipp Lahm and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer Germany coach Joachim Low will head into Wednesday's...

Robben rests as Van Gaal takes Dutch squad to Portugal Tue May 20, 2014 12:32pm BST Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben smiles at the team's after-match party in Berlin, early May 18, 2014. REUTERS/Stuart Franklin/Pool (Reuters) - Arjen Robben has been given a few days rest by coach Louis van Gaal...

Bento: We will assess Ronaldo after final Nicholas McGee May 20, 2014 3:16:00 PM The Portugal head coach has confirmed that he will review the 29-year-old’s fitness after Saturday's game in Lisbon Portugal coach Paulo Bento has confirmed his staff are in contact with Real Madrid's...

Quaresma left out of final Portugal squad By Enis Koylu May 20, 2014 7:27:00 AM The Porto winger had been part of Paulo Bento's 30-man squad for the World Cup but is one of seven players cut from the final panel Portugal boss Paulo Bento has named his final squad for his side's World Cup...

Buffon: You'll have to sweat to beat Italy By Nicholas McGee May 20, 2014 12:12:00 PM The Azzurri skipper is adamant that his side's opponents can expect a tough match at this summer's World Cup and is keen to stay at Juventus Gianluigi Buffon has told Italy's World Cup rivals not to expect...

Italy's Rossi must prove he's ready for action - Prandelli By Terry Daley ROME Tue May 20, 2014 3:13pm BST Italy's national soccer team player Giuseppe Rossi prepares to attend a training session at Coverciano training centre near Florence May 20, 2014. REUTERS/Giampiero Sposito (Reuters) -...

'I'm just a kid trying to play football' - Neymar plays down Pele comparisons By Enis Koylu May 20, 2014 11:44:00 AM The Barcelona star says he is ready to cope with the pressure on his shoulders at the World Cup this summer and has distanced himself from "the king of football" Barcelona...

Figo: Spain won’t win World Cup By Myfanwy Garman May 20, 2014 6:00:00 PM The retired midfielder believes the current world champions don’t have the same level of quality as four years ago and has tipped Brazil for Fifa’s coveted competition Former Portugal international Luis Figo says...

Zidane tips France for strong World Cup campaign By Chris Myson May 18, 2014 11:48:00 AM The former midfielder believes Karim Benzema and Franck Ribery can combine to fire his country to a good tournament and thinks there could be a European winner France legend Zinedine Zidane believes Les...

Suarez may struggle to shine in Brazil, says Hodgson By Jack Davies May 18, 2014 9:32:00 AM The Uruguay striker enjoyed a stunning season at club level, scoring 31 goals for Liverpool, but the England boss feels he may find it difficult at the World Cup England manager Roy Hodgson claims...

Van Persie: I want to play up front with Robben By Peter McVitie May 18, 2014 8:37:00 AM The Dutch forward says the Bayern Munich star can play anywhere and he hopes they can both fire the Oranje to success in Brazil next month Robin van Persie hopes Arjen Robben will partner him up front...

Diego Lugano says Costa Rica will be more difficult to beat than England and Italy By David Kent Published: 22:33 GMT, 15 May 2014 | Updated: 22:33 GMT, 15 May 2014 Uruguay captain Diego Lugano claims their opening Group D match against...

England vs Uruguay World Cup venue protected by riot police as protesters block roads outside stadium with burning tyres By David Kent Published: 20:24 GMT, 15 May 2014 | Updated: 00:40 GMT, 16 May 2014 Protesters began a wave of...

World Cup stadium to host England vs Uruguay won't have a roof as new ground in Sao Paulo STILL left unfinished Roof on the Itaquerao won't be finished in time for World Cup opener Construction company say that supporters won't be left uncovered Stadium will be completed after the finals...

Sol Campbell says Roy Hodgson has picked too many young players for the World Cup Sol Campbell says England World Cup side is too young Not enough players 'in the middle' of being experienced and inexperienced Ross Barkley and Luke Shaw named in 23-man squad By Ossian Shine Published...

Samir Nasri's girlfriend is to be SUED by Didier Deschamps after foul-mouthed Twitter rant Anara Atanes tweeted 'F*** France and f*** Deschamps!' She said tweets 'were not aimed at the nation as a whole' Nasri considering quitting international football after World Cup snub Manchester City...

'How can I call him up if he doesn't answer his phone?' - Taarabt left out of Morocco squad By Enis Koylu May 16, 2014 6:05:00 PM The AC Milan playmaker did not pick up calls from coach Badou Ezzaki and will sit out the upcoming friendlies with Mozambique and Russia as a result AC Milan...