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‘Our bench is very strong’ – Wilmots hails game-changing substitutes By Robin Bairner Jun 27, 2014 1:11:00 AM The coach felt his team dealt well with the dismissal of Steven Defour to maintain their perfect record in Brazil to date Belgium boss Marc Wilmots has praised the contribution...

We're playing winning football, not sexy football - Dembele Jun 27, 2014 1:01:00 AM The Belgium midfielder admits his side are not playing at their best but believes there is more to come as they head into the last 16 of the World Cup By Kris Voakes at Arena Corinthians, Sao Paulo Moussa...

Asamoah Gyan threatens journalist after Ghana World Cup exit Jun 26, 2014 9:05:00 PM The striker lost his temper in the wake of his side's defeat against Portugal and challenged a reporter to a fight in the mixed zone area From Stefan Coerts in Brasilia Ghana attacker Asamoah Gyan...

Gyan becomes leading African goalscorer in World Cup history Jun 26, 2014 8:08:00 PM The Ghana striker overtook Roger Milla by scoring his sixth World Cup goal against Portugal - but it was not enough to prevent the Black Stars' elimination from the tournament Asamoah Gyan has become...

We should have scored more against the United States - Low By Andrew Wychrij Jun 26, 2014 8:50:00 PM The head coach concedes that his team lacked a clinical edge in front of goal in their final Group G game, but also paid tribute to compatriot Jurgen Klinsmann's side Joachim Low felt...

Germany thrashing 'left a scar' on Portugal - Bento By Andrew Wychrij Jun 26, 2014 9:12:00 PM The coach believes his side were simply unable to recover from their 4-0 mauling at the hands of Joachim Low's team and deserved their World Cup exit Paulo Bento has bemoaned Portugal's World...

South Korea 0-1 Belgium: Vertonghen strike seals top spot Jun 26, 2014 11:05:00 PM Marc Wilmots' men were far from their best once again, but it was still enough to see off the Asian nation on Thursday night Jan Vertonghen fired home late on to seal a 1-0 win for Belgium over South Korea...

Algeria 1-1 Russia: Slimani goal puts North Africans through Jun 26, 2014 10:47:00 PM A second-half header has made history for Vahid Halilhodzic's side, who reach the knockout stage for the first time Algeria did enough to secure a place in the last 16 of the World Cup by holding...

Galliani: Balotelli not to blame for Italy exit and will stay at AC Milan By Mark Doyle Jun 26, 2014 6:40:00 PM The Rossoneri vice-president has dismissed talk of a move to Arsenal for the enigmatic forward, who has been lambasted by the Italian press for his performances in Brazil AC Milan...

Hasebe apologises to Japan fans after World Cup exit By James Willoughby Jun 26, 2014 5:30:00 PM The captain of the Asian champions has apologised and taken responsibility for his side’s unimpressive campaign in the sumer showpiece after they bowed out in the group stage Japan captain...

Modric: Lack of belief cost Croatia By Alex Fisher Jun 26, 2014 5:18:00 PM The Real Madrid player believes his team gave a good account of themselves overall, but a lack of confidence prevented them from reaching the knockout stages Luka Modric has cited a "lack of belief" as the reason for...

Portugal 2-1 Ghana: Seleccao crash out despite win Jun 26, 2014 6:52:00 PM Cristiano Ronaldo's winner secured all three points for Paulo Bento's men but it wasn't enough to see them through as they failed to overcome the goal difference deficit Cristiano Ronaldo's goal saw Portugal beat...

Fifa investigation into Suarez 'bite' enters second day By George Ankers Jun 26, 2014 9:59:00 AM The Uruguay forward is claimed to have sunk his teeth into Italy's Giorgio Chiellini and the World Cup organisers are expected to reach a decision on Thursday over a suspension Thursday is...

Costa hopes to start ahead of Pepe in Ghana clash By Vaishali Bhardwaj Jun 26, 2014 1:24:00 PM The Portugal defender remains hopeful that he will keep his starting spot over Pepe, who returns from suspension, and thinks that the Seleccao can still qualify for the last 16 Ricardo Costa...

Muntari and Boateng sent home from World Cup By Jon Fisher Jun 26, 2014 12:33:00 PM The two midfielders have been told to leave the Ghana squad in Brazil ahead of their final group game against Portugal Ghana's troubled World Cup campaign descended further into farce on Thursday when...

Suarez should be banned but only after the World Cup, urges Zyryanov By Vaishali Bhardwaj Jun 26, 2014 11:34:00 AM The former Russia midfielder says Fifa will have to give the star a hefty punishment but insists they should allow the forward to finish playing the tournament in Brazil first...

'I'm not a quitter,' insists England boss Hodgson By James Willoughby Jun 26, 2014 11:18:00 AM With the Three Lions having returned home after their World Cup campaign ended early, the former Liverpool manager is adamant he will stay on for Euro 2016 England manager Roy Hodgson says he will...

Dzeko: I'll never forget disallowed goal against Nigeria By Vaishali Bhardwaj Jun 26, 2014 10:34:00 AM The Manchester City forward lamented the referee's decision not to award his strike against the Africans, saying the moment would stay with him forever Bosnia-Herzegovina striker Edin...

Now you see stars! The back page of German daily Bild anticipates Klinsmann and his USA team will be handed a beating against Germany