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'It looks promising' for Costa, says Del Bosque By Dejan Kalinic May 29, 2014 9:06:00 PM The striker was substituted early on in the Champions League final after suffering a torn hamstring but the Spain boss has revealed he is progressing well in training Spain star Diego Costa is...

Messi: I'm jealous of Maradona By Joe Wright May 29, 2014 9:32:00 PM The Argentina star admits he is desperate to win the World Cup to emulate the former Napoli ace and says "the people will decide" who the best player in the world is Barcelona and Argentina star Lionel Messi admits he...

Australia first team to arrive in Brazil for World Cup SAO PAULO Thu May 29, 2014 2:17am BST The Australian team stand together before the start of their international friendly soccer match against South Africa at Stadium Australia in Sydney May 26, 2014 file photo. REUTERS/David Gray...

Chile miners give boost to World Cup team Luis Andres Henao AP May 29, 2014, 7:42 am The Chilean miners who survived trapped underground longer than anyone else before have a message for their country's World Cup team: don't fear the "group of death." Chile has a strong squad, but in the...

Wenger put England before Arsenal, says grateful Wilshere Thu May 29, 2014 3:32am BST Arsenal's Jack Wilshere smiles as he arrives for a team training session at their training ground in London Colney, north of London, England February 18, 2014. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh (Reuters) - Arsenal...

Scandinavian subs add to Klinsmann's smorgasbord By Simon Evans Wed May 28, 2014 6:12pm BST U.S. men's national team coach Juergen Klinsmann instructs his players as they warm up before their international friendly soccer match against Ukraine in Larnaca, March 5, 2014. REUTERS/Yorgos...

Robben: I'm used to new Netherlands system By Enis Koylu May 28, 2014 7:00:00 PM The Bayern Munich star says he is used to the role he is currently playing for Louis van Gaal thanks to the tactics he has been working under at club level in Germany Arjen Robben has insisted that he is ready...

Buffon: Italy a level below World Cup favourites Brazil, Spain, Germany & Argentina By Mark Doyle May 28, 2014 3:34:00 PM Cesare Prandelli's side reached the final of Euro 2012 but the Juventus goalkeeper thinks making the quarter-finals would be a good result for the Azzurri this summer...

Ozil: I want to become Germany legend at World Cup By Liam Twomey May 28, 2014 3:24:00 PM The Arsenal star says he is motivated by the desire to emulate past greats such as Fritz Walter, Wolfgang Overath and Lothar Matthaus by winning the tournament Mesut Ozil insists he wants to become a...

Dempsey the world's No.1 player, says Snoop Dogg By Mark Doyle May 28, 2014 5:04:00 PM The rap icon heaped praise on the Seattle Sounders attacker while wishing Jurgen Klinsmann's men all the best ahead of this summer's World Cup in Brazil Snoop Dogg has described United States ace Clint...

Goldman sees Brazil beating Argentina in 2014 Cup final By Elzio Barreto HONG KONG Wed May 28, 2014 8:00am BST A Goldman Sachs sign is seen over their kiosk on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, April 26, 2010. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid (Reuters) - Rivals Brazil and Argentina are set...

Germany's Schweinsteiger, Khedira back in training ST MARTIN Italy Wed May 28, 2014 12:53pm BST German national soccer player Mesut Oezil (L) Bastian Schweinsteiger and Matthias Ginter (R) warm -p during a training session in St. Martin, northern Italy, May 28, 2014.. REUTERS/Ina Fassbender...

Only Germany can challenge Brazil, says Beckenbauer By Stefan Coerts May 28, 2014 8:06:00 AM The former Germany international sees the hosts as the team to beat this summer, but feels the Nationalelf can cause them problems Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer believes that Joachim Low's men...

Van der Vaart ruled out of World Cup May 28, 2014 10:26:00 AM The Hamburg midfielder has picked up an injury and will not be fit in time for this summer's tournament in Brazil Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal will have to make do without the services of Rafael van der Vaart at the 2014...

Wilshere expects to be fit for World Cup By Nicholas McGee May 28, 2014 12:01:00 PM The Arsenal star has made just two substitute appearances since fracturing his foot against Denmark in March but is confident of being ready to face Italy in Brazil England midfielder Jack Wilshere expects...

Di Maria: Anything other than winning the World Cup a failure for Argentina By Stefan Coerts May 28, 2014 12:20:00 PM The Champions League winner is full of ambition ahead of this summer's showpiece and is ready to give his all for the team Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria has stressed...

Spain still hungry for success, says Iniesta By Stefan Coerts May 28, 2014 9:30:00 AM The 2010 World Cup hero is confident that the reigning champions will play a big role at this summer's tournament again Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has insisted that Spain are still hungry for...

Giroud: I'm available if needed at World Cup By Enis Koylu May 28, 2014 12:42:00 AM The Arsenal ace is confident that he will get an opportunity to shine in Brazil this summer, after netting a double in a warm-up game in Paris on Monday night France striker Olivier Giroud believes he...

Argentina boss Sabella: Everyone is behind Messi By Mark Doyle May 27, 2014 11:28:00 PM The Albiceleste boss has voiced his support for the Barcelona attacker, who has been criticised for his form and on-field demeanour in recent months Alejandro Sabella says that everyone within his...

Uruguay: We don't know when Suarez will return Nicholas McGee May 26, 2014 11:59:00 PM The South American side's doctor is unsure when the Liverpool man will be fit for action while coach Oscar Tabarez is refusing to risk the striker Uruguay doctor Alberto Pan is refusing to give any...