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England can't rely on Rooney, warns Scholes May 26, 2014 3:41:00 PM The retired midfielder feels that his former Manchester United team-mate does not reliably translate his fine club form to the international stage EXCLUSIVE By Anugerah Pamuji Paul Scholes has warned that England...

England can emulate Liverpool, says Sturridge By Peter Hanson May 26, 2014 4:27:00 PM The striker sees no reason why the Three Lions cannot mount a challenge in Brazil despite their status as outsiders after coming agonisingly close to a league title with the Reds Daniel Sturridge has...

Postecoglou: Judge Australia after the World Cup By Iain Strachan May 26, 2014 5:42:00 PM The coach feels the underwhelming display against South Africa was down to the intensive physical preparation his team have undergone for Brazil Ange Postecoglou says it will take time for the...

Atletico Madrid can be an example for Netherlands, says Van Gaal By Peter McVitie May 26, 2014 6:22:00 PM The 62-year-old believes his team can learn lessons from the Liga champions and revealed he will field his World Cup starting XI against Ghana on Saturday Louis van Gaal believes...

Mascherano: The pressure is on all of us, not just Messi By Joe Wright May 26, 2014 8:28:00 PM The Barcelona stopper says his team-mate is not the only player who will be under intense scrutiny as Alejandro Sabella's men prepare to challenge for glory in Brazil Barcelona and Argentina...

Fatigue won't affect Spain players, Torres says MADRID Mon May 26, 2014 9:23pm BST Chelsea's Fernando Torres is congratulated by Cesar Azpilicueta (L) after scoring a goal against Atletico Madrid during their Champion's League semi-final second leg soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London...

Gundogan: Germany can win World Cup By Helge Wohltmann and Martin Ernst May 26, 2014 12:44:00 PM The midfielder is optimistic about the Nationalelf's chances of claiming their first major trophy since 1996 this summer Ilkay Gundogan believes Germany have what it takes to go all the way at...

Low remains anxious over injured Bayern trio By Alex Fisher May 26, 2014 9:01:00 PM Philipp Lahm looks set to return to full training soon but Bastian Schweinsteiger and Manuel Neuer remain doubts for the World Cup opener against Portugal Germany coach Joachim Low is still sweating over the...

Weidenfeller: I don't want to play because Neuer is injured By Enis Koylu May 26, 2014 9:27:00 PM The Germany keeper is hoping that his team-mate recovers in time for their first World Cup match but says he is prepared to step in whenever needed Germany goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller says he...

Spain boss Del Bosque delays naming final World Cup squad By Mark Doyle May 25, 2014 4:22:00 PM The 63-year-old had been expected to cut his 30-man panel to 23 on Sunday but he has decided to wait until the June 2 deadline Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has postponed the announcement of his...

Spain rest Madrid and Atletico stars By Andrew Wychrij May 25, 2014 11:58:00 AM Those players involved in the Champions League final will be allowed additional time to recover before joining up with the national side Spain head coach Vicente del Bosque has announced he will not use any...

Hernanes: World Cup will bring the best out of Brazil By Andrew Wychrij May 25, 2014 9:21:00 AM The Inter midfielder believes the Verde-Amarela can handle the weight of expectation this summer and win a sixth World Cup crown on home soil Hernanes insists that Brazil's players are used to...

Donovan slams Klinsmann USA snub Matthew Rogerson May 25, 2014 9:41:00 AM The forward was left out of his nation's World Cup squad and is unhappy given the quality of his performances in a pre-tournament training camp USA forward Landon Donovan has slammed Jurgen Klinsmann for leaving him...

Aguero: Messi can win Argentina the World Cup By George Ankers May 25, 2014 10:04:00 AM The 25-year-old has tipped his international team-mate to make the difference in Brazil, while insisting he has fully recovered from the injuries that have plagued his season Manchester City striker...

50 sinkies can't even stop me from scoring.

Nainggolan: I deserved a World Cup place By Andrew Wychrij May 25, 2014 12:39:00 PM The midfielder is unhappy at not being selected for the tournament following his performances at club level this season Roma's Radja Nainggolan has expressed his frustration at being overlooked by Marc...

De Rossi: I'm not afraid of 'monsters' Messi & Ronaldo By Mark Doyle May 25, 2014 1:58:00 PM The Italy international freely admits that both players are phenomenons but insists that he would relish the opportunity to pit his wits against either attacker in Brazil Daniele De Rossi has...

Muslera: Italy must take Balotelli to Brazil By Mark Doyle May 25, 2014 2:27:00 PM Doubts remain over the AC Milan attacker's attitude and discipline, but the Galatasaray goalkeeper says he would love to have the forward as a team-mate Fernando Muslera is bemused by the uncertainty over...

Lars Bender: My dream is broken By Enis Koylu May 24, 2014 11:57:00 AM The Bayer Leverkusen player has spoken of his disappointment after a thigh injury ruled him out of this summer's World Cup Germany midfielder Lars Bender has admitted that a childhood dream has been broken by his World...

Reus: Germany not among World Cup favourites due to heat By Mark Doyle May 24, 2014 2:28:00 PM The Borussia Dortmund attacker says the climate will put European sides at an immediate disadvantage, but is buoyed by the news that Manuel Neuer and Philipp Lahm are both fit Marco Reus does not...