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Gotze: Germany must be more clinical By Rupert Fryer Jun 19, 2014 4:43:00 PM Despite their 4-0 thrashing of Portugal in their World Cup opener, the 22-year-old has warned his team-mates that they have to take their chances if they are to succeed in Brazil Germany forward Mario Gotze says...

Neuer brushes off injury concerns By Matthew Sherry Jun 19, 2014 5:48:00 PM The Germany goalkeeper insists that treatment he is receiving for a shoulder complaint is precautionary and called on his side to keep their momentum after hammering Portugal 4-0 Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer says...

Deschamps: Cabaye fit to face Switzerland By Mark Doyle in Salvador Jun 20, 2014 1:05:00 AM The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder picked up a groin problem in the 3-0 win over Honduras but has been given the green light to start at Arena Fonte Nova France boss Didier Deschamps has confirmed...

Pinto hits back at Mourinho By Andrew Wychrij Jun 20, 2014 1:17:00 AM Los Ticos boss was unhappy with comments from the Portuguese suggesting that his side could not repeat their success against Uruguay when they face Italy Jorge Luis Pinto has dismissed Jose Mourinho's suggestions that...

'We knew we had to win' - Honda dismayed as Japan draw Jun 20, 2014 1:44:00 AM Alberto Zaccheroni's men are now in a perilous position after failing to break down Greece despite the first-half dismissal of Konstantinos Katsouranis Keisuke Honda has conceded that Japan's World Cup hopes...

Japan 0-0 Greece: Asians held by ten man Ethniki Jun 20, 2014 12:52:00 AM Alberto Zaccheroni's men played with a numerical advantage for most of the game following Kostas Katsouranis' dismissal but could failed to break the deadlock Greece held on for a goalless draw against Japan in...

Hodgson insists he will not resign as England manager Jun 19, 2014 11:20:00 PM The Three Lions are on the verge of heading out of the World Cup after Luis Suarez struck twice to hand Uruguay their first victory in Group D on Thursday Roy Hodgson insists he will not resign as England manager...

On the brink: England's World Cup permutations By Alex Young Jun 19, 2014 10:35:00 PM After another defeat in their second group game to Uruguay, the Three Lions have only the faintest hopes left of gaining a place in the last 16 of the World Cup in Brazil Luis Suarez's double for...

Tabarez: Cavani stopped Gerrard from playing Jun 19, 2014 11:40:00 PM Luis Suarez stole the show with two goals which have left England needing a miracle to progress but his coach also paid tribute to the Paris Saint-Germain striker By Kris Voakes in Sao Paulo The defensive effort of...

Jagielka bemoans England's defensive errors By James Willoughby Jun 19, 2014 11:54:00 PM A long punt up field from Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera was inadvertently flicked on by captain Steven Gerrard to allow Luis Suarez to score a late winner in a 2-1 defeat The manner in which Luis...

Cote d'Ivoire did not deserve to lose - Lamouchi By Andrew Wychrij Jun 19, 2014 9:36:00 PM The Elephants head coach insists that the defeat to Colombia was unfair on his players but lamented the mistakes that allowed their opponents to take victory in Brasilia Sabri Lamouchi says his Cote...

Uruguay 2-1 England: Super Suarez at the double Jun 19, 2014 9:51:00 PM A Wayne Rooney goal cancelled out the Liverpool star's first half effort but the striker popped up late in the game to nick the win for his side Luis Suarez returned from injury to score twice as Uruguay beat...

Colombia 2-1 Cote d'Ivoire: James and Quintero seal dramatic win Jun 19, 2014 6:55:00 PM The South American side are within touching distance of qualification for the knockout stages after a hard-fought victory against the Elephants Colombia put themselves in the driving seat of World...

Suarez starts for Uruguay against England Jun 19, 2014 5:44:00 PM The South American side's star striker has been included in their line-up for the Group D clash despite fears over his fitness By Kris Voakes at Arena Corinthians Luis Suarez has been included in the Uruguay starting XI...

BREAKING NEWS: England fans hospitalised in Sao Paulo attack Jun 19, 2014 5:59:00 PM Ten England fans have been injured in a violent attack in the city prior to Thursday's game with Uruguay By Neil Barker in Sao Paulo Ten England supporters have been taken to hospital in Sao Paulo...

Instead u should be crediting LVG and Chile for getting the better of Tiki-Taka and beating Spain. :D #$%*&%$ Suarez is included in the line up :mad: but i want Ulu Kueh to beat England without Mr Hand Ball.

Assou-Ekotto headbutts Cameroon team-mate By Miles Chambers Jun 19, 2014 8:35:00 AM The left-back launched an inexplicable assault on compatriot Ben Moukandjo towards the end of their loss to Croatia, but escaped a sending off as none of the officials saw it Benoit Assou-Ekotto lost his...

Cameroon boss Finke refuses to resign despite World Cup farce By Sam Lee at the Arena da Amazonia Jun 19, 2014 10:14:00 AM The German watched on from the sidelines as his team imploded against Croatia on Wednesday, but said a decision on his future has nothing to do with him Cameroon coach...