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Iker Casillas wary of Arjen Robben threat
Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas earmarks Arjen Robben as Holland's biggest threat ahead of their World Cup opener tomorrow night.Jun 12, 20:35
Vicente del Bosque confident in Spain squad
Spain manager Vicente del Bosque is confident in his squad ahead of the defence of their World Cup crown this summer.Jun 12, 20:19
France play down Laurent Koscielny fitness fears
France's team doctor Franck Le Gall plays down concerns over the fitness of Laurent Koscielny, despite the centre-back missing training yesterday.Jun 12, 20:02
Andrea Barzagli wary of England threat
Italy defender Andrea Barzagli is wary of the threat England will pose when the two sides meet in their World Cup opener on Saturday.Jun 12, 19:44
Italy to train at Arena Amazonia despite concerns over pitch
Italy will still train at the Arena Amazonia despite England opting to stay at their hotel amid concerns over the state of the playing surface in Manaus.Jun 12, 19:29
Team News: Fred leads line for Brazil in World Cup opener
Fred leads the line for Brazil in the opening match of the 2014 World Cup, while Neymar, Oscar and Hulk play just behind the lone striker.Jun 12, 19:13
Andrea Barzagli plays down Manaus heat
Italy defender Andrea Barzagli does not believe that the hot and humid conditions in Manaus will favour either side when they take on England on Saturday.Jun 12, 19:03
Gary Cahill: 'I don't know what to expect'
England defender Gary Cahill admits that he doesn't know what to expect when playing in the hot and humid conditions of Manaus this Saturday.Jun 12, 18:46
Joachim Low: 'Manuel Neuer ready to start'
Germany manager Joachim Low confirms that goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is "ready to go" for his side's World Cup opener against Portugal on Monday.Jun 12, 18:30
Italy concerned about Manaus pitch
Italy Football Federation vice president Demetrio Albertini expresses concern over the state of the Amazonia Arena pitch ahead of their World Cup opener against England.Jun 12, 18:16
Roy Hodgson: 'Oxlade-Chamberlain replacement unlikely'
England manager Roy Hodgson reveals that it is "very unlikely" that he will replace Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in the squad before Friday's deadline.Jun 10, 22:02
Claudio Marchisio expects "difficult" England test
Italy midfielder Claudio Marchisio is expecting a "difficult" challenge when his side take on England in their World Cup opener on Saturday.Jun 10, 21:50
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Zak Hardaker handed five-match ban for homophobic abuse
Leeds Rhinos and England full-back Zak Hardaker is banned for five matches having been found guilty of homophobic abuse.Jun 10, 21:38
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Joe Marler rubbishes questions over England's fitness
England prop Joe Marler rubbishes claims that his side purposefully slowed down their match against New Zealand on Saturday due to inferior fitness levels.Jun 10, 21:25
Jamie Peacock escapes ban for punching
Leeds Rhinos prop Jamie Peacock avoids a ban, having been found guilty of punching during his side's Challenge Cup win over Leigh Centurions on Friday.Jun 10, 21:11
Luis Suarez upbeat over recovery from knee injury
Uruguay striker Luis Suarez is upbeat about his chances of featuring in this summer's World Cup as he continues his recovery from minor knee surgery.Jun 10, 20:54
Greg Dyke "surprised" by lack of World Cup build-up
FA chairman Greg Dyke admits that he is "surprised" by the subdued atmosphere ahead of the upcoming World Cup in Brazil.Jun 10, 20:41
Leeann Dempster: 'We want to rebuild Hibernian'
Hibernian chief executive Leeann Dempster wants to rebuild the club following the departure of manager Terry Butcher.Jun 10, 20:26
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Marinko Matosevic questions Amelie Mauresmo appointment
Marinko Matosevic questions Andy Murray's decision to appoint Amelie Mauresmo as his new coach, admitting that he would never name a woman as his coach.Jun 10, 20:13
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West Indies struggling against New Zealand at tea
The West Indies remain 132 runs short of avoiding the follow-on having gone into tea on day three of the first Test against New Zealand at 176-6.Jun 10, 19:57
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Phil Mickelson eyes career Grand Slam
Phil Mickelson admits that it would mean a lot for him to become just the sixth player to complete a career Grand Slam with success at the upcoming US Open.Jun 10, 19:37
Glenn Hoddle: 'Wayne Rooney can take World Cup by storm'
Former England manager Glenn Hoddle believes that Wayne Rooney can take this summer's World Cup by storm if he is able to "relax and play his normal game".Jun 10, 19:21
Dutch FA president Michael van Praag blasts Sepp Blatter
Dutch FA president Michael van Praag unleashes a scathing attack on FIFA and its president Sepp Blatter.Jun 10, 19:09
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Report: Luiz Felipe Scolari's nephew killed in car crash
The nephew of Brazil manager Luiz Felipe Scolari reportedly dies in a car crash just two days before the start of the World Cup.Jun 10, 18:54
David Gill urges Sepp Blatter to stand down as FIFA president
UEFA vice president David Gill calls on Sepp Blatter to step down from his role as president of FIFA next year amid fresh allegations of corruption.Jun 10, 18:45
Leeds United ordered to repay loan
Leeds United are ordered to repay a loan of almost £1m having been served with a winding-up petition at the High Court.Jun 10, 18:27
Greg Dyke slams "totally unacceptable" Sepp Blatter comments
FA chairman Greg Dyke tells FIFA president Sepp Blatter that his comments suggesting allegations of corruption were inspired by racism were "totally unacceptable".Jun 10, 18:13
Live Commentary: Uruguay 2-0 Slovenia - as it happened
Relive Uruguay's 2-0 victory over Slovenia in La Celeste's final warm-up match before the World Cup.Jun 4, 23:00
Match Analysis: Ecuador 2-2 England
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at England's entertaining 2-2 draw with Ecuador in their World Cup warm-up match this evening.Jun 4, 21:38
Live Commentary: Ecuador 2-2 England - as it happened
Relive England's entertaining 2-2 draw with Ecuador as the Three Lions continue their preparations for the World Cup.Jun 4, 18:00
Louis van Gaal: 'Robin van Persie will be 100% in time for World Cup'
Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal insists that Robin van Persie will be back to full fitness in time for the start of the World Cup this summer.Jun 3, 22:02
Wayne Rooney to start on left wing against Ecuador?
Wayne Rooney will reportedly start tomorrow's World Cup warm-up match against Ecuador on the left wing, with James Milner at right-back.Jun 3, 21:49
Fulham offer Brede Hangeland rebuttal
Fulham insist that Brede Hangeland was informed of his release "in the right way" despite the former captain expressing disappointment at how the club handled it.Jun 3, 21:37
Luis Suarez keen to change "bad boy image"
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez expresses his desire to shed his "bad boy image" and become a "role model".Jun 3, 21:28
Eden Hazard hints at Chelsea stay
Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard hints that he will still be at the club next season, having been awarded the number 10 shirt.Jun 3, 21:18
Sri Lanka beat England by six wickets to win ODI series
Sri Lanka beat England by six wickets at Edgbaston to win the ODI series 3-2.Jun 3, 21:04
Brazil ease to win over Panama
World Cup hosts Brazil continue their preparations for the tournament by thrashing Panama 4-0.Jun 3, 20:55
Brede Hangeland "immensely disappointed" by manner of Fulham release
Former Fulham skipper Brede Hangeland admits that he was "immensely disappointed" by the way the club handled his departure.Jun 3, 20:31
Wayne Rooney to start for England against Ecuador
England manager Roy Hodgson confirms that Wayne Rooney will start tomorrow's World Cup warm-up match against Ecuador.Jun 3, 20:14
Santi Cazorla wants Cesc Fabregas to return to Arsenal
Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla admits that he would "love" to see Cesc Fabregas return to the club this summer despite reported interest from a number of other clubs.Jun 3, 19:49
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