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Sabella excited by attacking options By Luke Sheehan Jun 4, 2014 4:25:00 PM The Argentina coach has admitted that he is eager to see what his star-studded forward line can produce at the World Cup Argentina trainer Alejandro Sabella has revealed his excitement at the prospect of seeing what...

Low calm before World Cup kick-off By Matt Jones Jun 4, 2014 4:54:00 PM The Germany coach has emphasised the importance of a composed build-up to the tournament in Brazil and says everything is now in place for his side Joachim Low has insisted that he is totally calm ahead of the World Cup...

Villa to end Spain career after World Cup By Matt Jones Jun 4, 2014 7:45:00 PM The forward, who has won three major championships with La Roja, has confirmed that he will retire from international duty at the end of this summer’s tournament David Villa has announced that he will bring an...

Perez: Ronaldo should only play if he’s fit By Matt Jones Jun 4, 2014 7:15:00 PM Following the confirmation that the Portuguese star is suffering from tendonitis ahead of the World Cup, the Blancos president feels the forward shouldn't be risked this summer Real Madrid president Florentino...

Owen: Argentina World Cup favourites By Sacha Pisani Jun 4, 2014 5:25:00 PM The former England international believes the likes of Sergio Aguero and Lionel Messi could make the difference for La Albiceleste in Brazil Michael Owen has tipped Argentina as favourites to win the World Cup this...

I am behind Ronaldo injury problems, claims witch doctor Jun 4, 2014 5:06:00 PM A Ghanaian has said that he has provoked the Portugal star to be spiritually wounded before the World Cup and will prevent him from facing the Black Stars A traditional priest from Ghana has said that...

Brazil in last-minute rush to be ready for World Cup By Brad Haynes SAO PAULO Wed Jun 4, 2014 5:07pm BST (Reuters) - With just over a week to go before the World Cup kicks off, Brazil is racing to get its stadiums, airports, roads and phone networks ready before hundreds of thousands of...

Spain in same upbeat mood as 2010, Pique says WASHINGTON Wed Jun 4, 2014 8:48pm BST Spain's Gerard Pique (R) kicks a ball next to Xavi Hernandez (L) and Sergio Ramos on the sideline during a Spanish national soccer team training session at Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Stadium in Washington June...

Ronaldo suffering from tendinosis, say Portugal Wed Jun 4, 2014 1:24pm BST Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal's National Team attends a practice session for their upcoming friendly soccer matches in the United States at the NFL New York Jets practice facility in Florham Park, New Jersey, June 3...

All is well in Netherlands camp, insists Van Gaal By Peter McVitie Jun 3, 2014 10:48:00 PM The 62-year-old is happy with his relationship with his players and is looking forward to coming up against some of his former Barcelona players when his side take on Spain Louis van Gaal is...

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Milner: There is competition for every spot in England team By Matthew Rogerson Jun 3, 2014 1:00:00 AM The Manchester City midfielder hopes to earn a start against Italy on June 14 as the Three Lions continue their preparations having arrived in Miami on Sunday James Milner believes the...

Nigeria announce World Cup squad By Shina Oludare Jun 3, 2014 12:42:00 AM There were no surprises in Nigeria's selection for Brazil, with the likes of Vincent Enyeama, Joseph Yobo and Echiejile making the cut Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has named his 23-man squad players for the World Cup...

Bosnia announce final World Cup squad By Alex Fisher Jun 3, 2014 12:13:00 AM As Safet Susic had originally named a 24-man provisional squad, Ervin Zukanovic was the only casualty after he was refused a visa and missed the nation's training camp in the USA Bosnia-Herzegovina have confirmed...

Falcao to miss World Cup By Robin Bairner Jun 2, 2014 11:34:00 PM Coach Jose Peckerman has confirmed that the Monaco striker is not yet fit enough to play competitively, which Amaranto Perea also drops out because of a physical complaint Colombia striker Radamel Falcao has failed to recover...

Banega misses out on Argentina World Cup squad Jun 2, 2014 10:59:00 PM The 25-year-old midfielder is the highest profile player to be cut from the provisional squad as the list of 23 is unveiled Ever Banega is the main casualty as Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella has trimmed his squad to...

Vieira criticises France 'structure' Jun 2, 2014 5:32:00 PM The former Bleus international says the French Football Federation is at fault for causing divisions with national team players, ahead of the World Cup in Brazil Patrick Vieira has criticised the France national team's 'structure'...

Ribery makes France World Cup squad Jun 2, 2014 9:44:00 PM The Bayern Munich winger has been suffering with a back injury in recent weeks but Deschamps has chosen to include him in the squad that will travel to Brazil Concerns over Franck Ribery's fitness ahead of the World Cup have been...

No golden World Cup legacy for South Africa By Mfuneko Toyana JOHANNESBURG Tue Jun 3, 2014 5:02pm BST Fireworks explode at the conclusion of the 2010 World Cup final soccer match at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg July 11, 2010. REUTERS/Marcelo Del Pozo (Reuters) - Four years after the...

Suarez does not cheat, but will do anything to beat England - Poyet By Sam Lee Jun 3, 2014 11:01:00 AM The striker was painted as the villain of the 2010 World Cup after handballing on the line against Ghana, but the Sunderland boss says that is normal behaviour for Uruguayans Sunderland...