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Disgraced Suarez finally admits to biting Chiellini By Gill Clark Jun 30, 2014 6:20:00 PM Having previously denied any wrongdoing, the Uruguayan has come forward to apologise to the Italian defender Disgraced Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has finally admitted to biting Italy defender...

Trapattoni set for Cote d'Ivoire job By Keeghann Sinanan Jun 30, 2014 11:00:00 PM The veteran coach revealed that he accepted an offer for the vacant position at the helm of the Elephants, but dismissed suggestions of a role as the Italian FA president Giovanni Trapattoni has announced that...

Low: I will see out Germany contract By Keeghann Sinanan Jun 30, 2014 7:14:00 PM The Mannschaft boss is determined to stay on until the end of Euro 2016 at least, a statement that was supported by DFB president Wolfgang Niersbach Joachim Low is determined to see out his contract as head...

Mourinho: I want upsets at World Cup By Keeghann Sinanan Jun 30, 2014 4:22:00 PM The former Real Madrid boss made no secret of his desire to see one of the tournament's traditional heavyweights fall, but warned that those teams will always have an advantage Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho...

Pogba: Bring on Germany By Stefan Coerts in Brasilia Jun 30, 2014 7:32:00 PM The Juventus star was delighted with his goalscoring role in France knocking out the Super Eagles and says he has dreamt of this World Cup moment France star Paul Pogba has stressed that Didier Deschamps' men don't...

Hazard must lead Belgium, says Wilmots By Ed Dove Jun 30, 2014 12:11:00 PM The Belgium coach has called for more from his star performer as the Red Devils approach their second-round match against the United States on Tuesday Marc Wilmots has called on Eden Hazard to be a leader for Belgium...

Hitzfeld: No special plans for Messi By Ed Dove Jun 30, 2014 11:41:00 AM The Switzerland boss says his team will not man-mark the Argentina captain, who proved decisive in each of his side's group games in the World Cup Switzerland have planned no special measures to deal with Lionel...

Messi: Another World Cup now begins By Keeghann Sinanan Jun 30, 2014 5:30:00 PM The Argentina captain thinks the knockout stages of the tournament in Brazil represent a different level of competition and wants his country to achieve something special Lionel Messi believes Argentina’s...

I’m ready to emulate Messi, Neymar & James – Hazard By Kris Voakes in Mogi das Cruzes Jun 30, 2014 6:17:00 PM The Belgium forward hopes he can step up his game to match the World Cup’s star men and fire the Red Devils into the quarter-finals Eden Hazardsays he is ready to become one of...

Klinsmann questions appointment of Algerian referee for Belgium clash By Mark Doyle in Salvador Jun 30, 2014 8:48:00 PM The German is not pleased that his team will have a French speaker from the same country that the Americans eliminated from South Africa 2010 as their match official...

I don't think Argentina will end my career - Hitzfeld Jun 30, 2014 9:20:00 PM The Switzerland boss announced in October that the 2014 World Cup will be his last tournament as a coach, but he is confident his side can progress best Lionel Messi and Co. By Kris Voakes at Arena...

Low fumes at Germany's first-half display By Miles Chambers Jul 1, 2014 12:47:00 AM The Euro 2012 semi-finalists - and one of the the favourites to win the World Cup - struggled to defeat Algeria and their coach admits it was sheer desire which saw them through Joachim Low has conceded...

Keshi resigns as Nigeria coach Jul 1, 2014 3:30:00 AM The Super Eagles bowed out of the World Cup at the last 16 stage on Monday and their boss has stepped aside from the hotseat Stephen Keshi has resigned as head coach of Nigeria following their World Cup elimination at the hands of...

Keshi slams referee after Nigeria exit By Stefan Coerts in Brasilia Jun 30, 2014 8:23:00 PM The Super Eagles coach feels the official played a major role in his side's World Cup elimination at the hands of France Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has hit out at referee Mark Geiger in the wake...

Germany 2-1 Algeria (AET): Schurrle and Ozil ensure Low's side scrape through Jun 30, 2014 11:32:00 PM The Chelsea forward turned home Thomas Muller's cross before the Arsenal playmaker fired in just before Abdelmoumene Djabou scored a consolation in the dying seconds Germany secured a...

France 2-0 Nigeria: Pogba breaks Super Eagles' hearts Jun 30, 2014 6:53:00 PM Les Bleus are through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup after two second-half goals downed their African opponents Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama went from hero to zero as his error helped France to a 2-0...

Cavani: Uruguay have 'great people' By Ed Dove Jun 29, 2014 6:45:00 PM The Paris Saint-Germain forward is optimistic that his national side have enough about them to bounce back from their World Cup elimination Edinson Cavani is hopeful that Uruguay have a prosperous future ahead of...

Klinsmann: United States can beat Belgium By Andrew Wychrij Jun 29, 2014 12:04:00 PM The German coach believes his side are capable of achieving a significant upset and have the confidence to overcome the Red Devils on Tuesday Jurgen Klinsmann claims that the United States can dump...

Enyeama: Nigeria don't fear France By Andrew Wychrij Jun 29, 2014 10:59:00 AM The Super Eagles goalkeeper is looking forward to facing les Bleus in their second round tie on Monday, believing that his side are capable of pulling off a shock win Nigeria are not scared of France and are...

France will deal with World Cup pressure - Schneiderlin By Andrew Wychrij Jun 29, 2014 12:17:00 PM The midfielder is confident his side will not be overcome by the occasion as they look to build on their impressive group-stage displays in the knockout stages in Brazil Morgan...