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Del Bosque on future: 'We will take the best decision for Spanish football' Jun 18, 2014 10:50:00 PM The coach was in no mood to criticise his team, despite la Roja's shock elimination from the World Cup which they lifted in confident fashion four years ago By Liam Twomey at Estadio...

Injury rules Lugano out of England game Jun 19, 2014 12:50:00 AM Sebastian Coates and Jose Maria Gimenez could replace the veteran, who will miss out because of a knee problem Uruguay will be without captain Diego Lugano for their vital World Cup clash against England in Sao Paulo due to a...

Cameroon 0-4 Croatia: Mandzukic double sends 10-man Lions packing Jun 19, 2014 12:51:00 AM The Bayern Munich man helped himself to two goals, following strikes from Ivica Olic and Ivan Perisic Mario Mandzukic scored twice as Croatia dumped 10-man Cameroon out of the World Cup with a 4-0...

14 die in Nigeria football centre blast By Shina Oludare Jun 18, 2014 4:05:00 PM The country was thrown into mourning as more than a dozen fans were killed and 26 injured at a World Cup viewing centre during the Brazil-Mexico game on Tuesday night Tragedy struck Nigeria on Tuesday when...

Van Persie's grandfather joins in on #Persieing trend By Peter McVitie Jun 18, 2014 12:50:00 PM The swan-dive header from the Oranje striker has become an internet sensation, with people across the world replicating it - even the striker's 93-year-old relative Robin van Persie's...

Van Persie's grandfather joins in on #Persieing trend By Peter McVitie Jun 18, 2014 12:50:00 PM The swan-dive header from the Oranje striker has become an internet sensation, with people across the world replicating it - even the striker's 93-year-old relative Robin van Persie's...

Muller will break World Cup scoring record, says Germany legend By Robin Bairner Jun 18, 2014 8:11:00 PM Miroslav Klose is just one goal short of becoming the World Cup's all-time top scorer, but another Germany star has been tipped to beat his tally Germany legend Gerd Muller has...

Drogba understands role - Lamouchi Jun 18, 2014 9:07:00 PM The national team coach says the needs of the collective comes before the interests of the veteran striker Cote d'Ivoire coach Sabri Lamouchi has insisted that Didier Drogba remains committed to the team amid reports that he's...

De Rossi: Italy should fear Costa Rica By Matthew Rogerson Jun 18, 2014 4:12:00 PM The Azzurri midfielder has expressed caution over his country's clash with the Central American side following their shock victory over Uruguay last week Daniele De Rossi has warned his Italy team-mates to...

Ronaldo forced to exit Portugal training early Jun 18, 2014 6:15:00 PM The Real Madrid star left his team's session an hour before it ended on Wednesday, sparking fresh fears over his fitness The fitness of Cristiano Ronaldo is once again a concern for Portugal after the Real Madrid...

England will continue attacking philosophy - Hodgson By George Ankers Jun 18, 2014 6:22:00 PM The Three Lions were enterprising in the opposition half despite losing 2-1 to Italy and the manager is keen to maintain that approach in a crucial match against Uruguay Roy Hodgson says that...

One hundred per cent or not, Suarez is vital - Tabarez By Kris Voakes at the Arena Corinthians Jun 18, 2014 8:07:00 PM The Uruguay star may not be fully fit, but his national coach insists he is important to his team's hopes against England on Thursday Luis Suarez is important to Uruguay's...

Croatia midfielder Modric '100 per cent fit' for Cameroon clash Jun 18, 2014 2:25:00 AM The Real Madrid playmaker had been struggling with a foot injury since the opening-day loss to Brazil, but both he and Mario Mandzukic will be in the starting line-up in Manaus By Sam Lee at the Arena da...

Di Maria fit to face Iran Jun 18, 2014 8:18:00 PM The Real Madrid winger showed some discomfort in training on Wednesday but is available again after recovering from a muscle strain By Ben Hayward in Belo Horizonte Angel Di Maria trained normally for Argentina on Wednesday and will be...

Honda urges Japan: Don't respect Greece too much Jun 18, 2014 7:51:00 AM The AC Milan playmaker believes his side were overawed by some of the star names in Cote d'Ivoire's line-up and says they must be far bolder in their next Group C clash Keisuke Honda wants Japan to focus on their...

Chaos & fear as Chile fans leave trail of destruction at the Maracana Jun 18, 2014 8:50:00 PM Supporters of the South Americans breached security at the Maracana and stormed the media centre ahead of their Group B clash with Spain on Tuesday By Greg Stobart at Estadio Maracana It felt like...

Fifa condemns Chile fans after Maracana breach Jun 18, 2014 9:47:00 PM World football's governing body revealed that over 85 ticketless Chile fans were arrested after breaking into the stadium's media centre and forcibly trying to access the stands By Liam Twomey at Estadio Maracana Fifa...

Van Gaal proud of Netherlands despite 'careless' win By Matheus Harb in Porto Alegre Jun 18, 2014 9:14:00 PM The Oranje fought to a 3-2 victory over Australia and the coach was thrilled with how his attackers - and specifically Robin van Persie - ensured back-to-back World Cup wins...

Spain 0-2 Chile: Aranguiz sends holders crashing out of World Cup Jun 18, 2014 9:56:00 PM The reigning world and European champions have exited the competition at the group stage after being stunned by their South American opponents World Cup holders Spain crashed out of the tournament...

Australia 2-3 Netherlands: Van Gaal's men edge five-goal thriller Jun 18, 2014 6:51:00 PM The Oranje have moved to within touching distance of qualification for the knockout stages after a close victory against a spirited Socceroos side Arjen Robben and Robin van Persie stole the show...