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Player Ratings: USA 2-2 Portugal
Sports Mole takes a look at who caught the eye during USA's dramatic 2-2 draw with Portugal in Group G of the World Cup this evening.
Jun 23, 01:16
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Match Analysis: USA 2-2 Portugal
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the dramatic 2-2 draw between USA and Portugal in Group G of the World Cup as the European side score late to equalise.
Jun 23, 00:37
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Live Commentary: USA 2-2 Portugal - as it happened
Relive the dramatic 2-2 draw between USA and Portugal as Paulo Bento's side rescue their World Cup hopes with a last-gasp equaliser.
Jun 22, 21:00
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Player Ratings: Italy 0-1 Costa Rica
Sports Mole takes a look at who impressed during Costa Rica's shock 1-0 victory over Italy in Recife this afternoon.
Jun 20, 19:09
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Match Analysis: Italy 0-1 Costa Rica
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Costa Rica's shock 1-0 victory over Italy in Recife, a result that put England out of the World Cup.
Jun 20, 18:36
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Live Commentary: Italy 0-1 Costa Rica - as it happened
Relive Costa Rica's 1-0 win over Italy in Recife as the Central Americans booked their place in the last 16 of the World Cup, eliminating England in the process.
Jun 20, 15:00
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Player Ratings: Cameroon 0-4 Croatia
Sports Mole looks at who impressed during Croatia's 4-0 win over Cameroon this evening, a result that put the Africans out of the World Cup.
Jun 19, 01:18
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Match Analysis: Cameroon 0-4 Croatia
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Croatia sent Cameroon crashing out of the World Cup courtesy of a 4-0 victory in Manaus.
Jun 19, 00:36
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Live Commentary: Cameroon 0-4 Croatia - as it happened
Relive Croatia's 4-0 win over 10-man Cameroon as the African side are dumped out of the World Cup having been swept aside in Manaus.
Jun 18, 21:00
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Raheem Sterling "happy to play anywhere"
England attacker Raheem Sterling insists that he is "happy to play anywhere" ahead of his side's crucial Group D clash with Uruguay on Thursday.
Jun 17, 21:52
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Harry Redknapp: 'Play Wayne Rooney down the middle'
QPR manager Harry Redknapp urges Roy Hodgson to play Wayne Rooney down the middle and Raheem Sterling on the left during Thursday's World Cup match against Uruguay.
Jun 17, 21:37
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Frank Lampard frustrated by Wayne Rooney "fixation"
England midfielder Frank Lampard admits that the media's "fixation" with Wayne Rooney is frustrating for the squad.
Jun 17, 21:21
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Harry Redknapp: 'England were stronger in 2010 World Cup'
QPR boss Harry Redknapp believes that England took a stronger squad to the 2010 World Cup than they have at the current tournament in Brazil.
Jun 17, 21:08
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Greg Dyke hails "world-class" English referees
FA chairman Greg Dyke heaps praise on the state of English refereeing following Howard Webb's first appointment at this year's World Cup.
Jun 17, 20:51
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Frank Lampard encouraged by England performance
England midfielder Frank Lampard believes that his side can take a lot of positives from their World Cup defeat to Italy on Saturday.
Jun 17, 20:33
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Chelsea interested in expanding Stamford Bridge
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich commissions a study of the areas surrounding Stamford Bridge with a view to expanding the club's stadium.
Jun 17, 20:19
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Fabio Coentrao ruled out of World Cup
Portugal left-back Fabio Coentrao is ruled out for the remainder of the World Cup having picked up a thigh injury during the defeat to Germany yesterday.
Jun 17, 19:56
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Danny Drinkwater signs new Leicester City deal
Leicester midfielder Danny Drinkwater signs a new deal that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2017-18 season.
Jun 17, 19:43
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Raheem Sterling backs Wayne Rooney central position
England attacker Raheem Sterling hints that Wayne Rooney should be deployed in a central role rather than on the wing.
Jun 17, 19:29
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Two fatalities on opening day of Royal Ascot
Both Case Statement and Sir Graham Wade become fatalities on the opening day of Royal Ascot today.
Jun 17, 19:18
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Frank Lampard wary of Luis Suarez threat
England midfielder Frank Lampard admits that there is no special formula for keeping Uruguay's Luis Suarez quiet when the two sides meet on Thursday.
Jun 17, 19:03
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Leeds United to appoint Dave Hockaday as new manager tomorrow?
Leeds United will confirm Dave Hockaday as their new manager tomorrow, according to reports.
Jun 17, 18:49
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Raheem Sterling hoping for Luis Suarez absence
England forward Raheem Sterling admits that he would "rather not" see Luis Suarez's name on the teamsheet for Uruguay in their crucial World Cup clash on Thursday.
Jun 17, 18:31
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Raheem Sterling hails "world-class" Wayne Rooney
England attacker Raheem Sterling describes Wayne Rooney as a "world-class player" despite speculation over his place in the side.
Jun 17, 18:15
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Player Ratings: Ghana 1-2 United States
Sports Mole takes a look at who impressed and who flopped during USA's 2-1 victory over Ghana in Group G of the World Cup.
Jun 17, 01:25
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Match Analysis: Ghana 1-2 United States
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at USA's 2-1 victory over Ghana in their opening Group G clash in Natal this evening.
Jun 17, 00:41
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Live Commentary: Ghana 1-2 United States - as it happened
Relive USA's dramatic 2-1 victory over Ghana as the Americans score a late winner to open their World Cup campaign with three points.
Jun 16, 21:00
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Player Ratings: England 1-2 Italy
Sports Mole takes a look at who impressed during England's 2-1 defeat to Italy in their opening World Cup match this evening.
Jun 15, 01:37
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Match Analysis: England 1-2 Italy
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at England's 2-1 defeat to Italy in their opening match of the 2014 World Cup.
Jun 15, 00:46
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Live Commentary: England 1-2 Italy - as it happened
Relive England's 2-1 defeat at the hands of Italy in their World Cup opener courtesy of Sports Mole's live coverage of the match.
Jun 14, 20:30
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Greatest World Cup team performances
Following Holland's destruction of Spain in the World Cup last night, Sports Mole looks back at some of the greatest team performances in the tournament's history.
Jun 14, 11:06
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England vs. Italy: Five key factors
Ahead of England's World Cup opener against Italy this evening, Sports Mole picks out five factors that could have a telling impact on the final result.
Jun 14, 10:14
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Five things we learned from day two of the World Cup
Sports Mole takes a look at what we learned from an incredible second day of action at the World Cup in Brazil.
Jun 14, 09:12
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Player Ratings: Mexico 1-0 Cameroon
Sports Mole looks at which players impressed during Mexico's 1-0 win over Cameroon in the World Cup this evening.
Jun 13, 19:25
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Match Analysis: Mexico 1-0 Cameroon
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Mexico began their World Cup campaign with a controversial 1-0 victory over Cameroon this afternoon.
Jun 13, 18:38
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Live Commentary: Mexico 1-0 Cameroon - as it happened
Relive Mexico's controversial 1-0 win over Cameroon in their opening match of the 2014 World Cup courtesy of Sports Mole's live coverage of the game.
Jun 13, 15:00
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Brazil come from behind to beat Croatia in 2014 World Cup opener
Neymar scores twice to inspire Brazil to a come-from-behind victory over Croatia in the opening match of the 2014 World Cup.
Jun 12, 21:55
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Manaus pitch spray-painted green?
Reports suggest that the pitch at the Arena Amazonia has been spray-painted green following criticism over the state of the surface.
Jun 12, 21:22
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Gary Medel hopeful of Arturo Vidal fitness
Chile midfielder Gary Medel is hopeful that Arturo Vidal will have recovered from a knee injury in time for their World Cup opener against Australia tomorrow night.
Jun 12, 21:08
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Half-Time Report: Neymar levels scores for Brazil in World Cup opener
Neymar levels things up for Brazil as they come from a goal down to go into half time of their World Cup opener against Croatia locked at 1-1.
Jun 12, 20:50
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