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Ramadan could affect Muslim World Cup stars during Brazil tournament
A number of Muslim World Cup stars may have to cope with their Ramadan commitments during the tournament should their nations reach the last 16.Jun 11, 13:30
England squad take anti-malaria tablets ahead of trip to Manaus
England's World Cup squad take anti-malaria tablets ahead of their clash against Italy in Manaus on Saturday.Jun 11, 13:13
Three fans get past armed guards to meet England stars at World Cup hotel
Three supporters manage to trick 20 armed guards into letting them into England's World Cup hotel in Brazil to meet the players.Jun 11, 12:55
Frank Lampard's fiancee Christine Bleakley concerned by potential US move?
Frank Lampard's fiancee Christine Bleakley is reportedly concerned about moving to the United States with the ex-Chelsea star.Jun 11, 12:37
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Robbie Savage almost misses flight to Brazil by taking wife's passport
BBC World Cup pundit Robbie Savage almost misses his flight to Brazil after taking his wife's passport to the airport.Jun 11, 12:17
Rickie Lambert's dad 'sacked by Matalan for breaking vending machine'
Rickie Lambert's father Ray is reportedly sacked by Matalan for damaging a vending machine in the company's Knowsley warehouse.Jun 11, 11:58
Jennifer Lopez makes World Cup U-turn to perform at opening ceremony
Jennifer Lopez makes a U-turn by opting to perform at the World Cup opening ceremony on Thursday.Jun 11, 11:44
England captain Steven Gerrard 'cracks a tooth while eating dinner'
Steven Gerrard claims that he cracked a tooth while eating dinner with his England teammates in Brazil.Jun 11, 11:30
Real Madrid star Sergio Ramos named UNICEF ambassador
Real Madrid and Spain defender Sergio Ramos joins charity UNICEF as an ambassador.Jun 11, 11:14
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Galatasaray announce departure of manager Roberto Mancini
Galatasaray announce the departure of manager Roberto Mancini after just nine months at the Turkish club.Jun 11, 10:50
Barcelona 'tell Manchester United to end Jordi Alba pursuit'
Barcelona reportedly tell Manchester United that left-back Jordi Alba is not for sale this summer.Jun 11, 10:41
Blackpool appoint Jose Riga as new manager on one-year rolling contract
Blackpool announce the appointment of Jose Riga as their new manager on a one-year rolling contract.Jun 11, 10:21
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina open to returning to Spain this summer
Pepe Reina says that he is open to returning to Spain this summer following a season-long loan at Napoli from Liverpool.Jun 11, 10:11
Andrea Pirlo signs new two-year contract extension at Juventus
Italy international Andrea Pirlo signs a two-year contract extension with Juventus.Jun 11, 09:55
Joe Hart to call on England's Liverpool stars to help stop Luis Suarez
Joe Hart believes that England can use the knowledge of their Liverpool stars to try to stop Uruguay's Luis Suarez at the World Cup.Jun 11, 09:29
Report: West Bromwich Albion to offer Tim Sherwood head coach job
West Bromwich Albion are reportedly planning to offer the head coach's job to axed Tottenham Hotspur boss Tim Sherwood following talks.Jun 11, 09:10
Fernando waiting on Porto to complete Manchester City move
Fernando's agent reveals that the midfielder is waiting on Porto in order to finalise his move to Manchester City.Jun 11, 08:57
Darren Fletcher 'could miss start of Manchester United's pre-season with toe op'
Darren Fletcher could reportedly miss the start of Manchester United's pre-season due to potential toe surgery.Jun 11, 08:44
Report: Jack Colback wanted late West Ham United move after joining Newcastle
Jack Colback reportedly tried to orchestrate a late move to West Ham United after securing a free transfer from Sunderland to Newcastle United.Jun 11, 08:32
Cesc Fabregas's Chelsea move confirmed after Ivan Rakitic signs for Barcelona?
Chelsea will reportedly announce the arrival of Cesc Fabregas once Ivan Rakitic moves from Sevilla to Barcelona.Jun 11, 08:22
Uruguay receive Luis Suarez fitness boost ahead of World Cup opener
Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez insists that Luis Suarez is "responding well" following knee surgery.Jun 11, 08:09
David Beckham, Prince William launch campaign to protect wildlife
David Beckham joins Prince William to launch a new initiative aiming to make youngsters aware of illegal wildlife trades.Jun 10, 11:27
London Underground to display World Cup results on platforms
The London Undergound will display World Cup results throughout the tournament to travellers via a live service.Jun 10, 11:11
Argentina's Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero 'to share hotel room during World Cup'
Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero are reportedly sharing a hotel room in Brazil for the duration of the World Cup.Jun 10, 10:51
Adrian Chiles reveals "man-love" for Steven Gerrard by telling young fan's story
Adrian Chiles reveals his "man-love" for Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard by revealing how the midfielder helped a young fan get a photo of the pair together.Jun 10, 10:38
Premier League club 'fined for paying staff less than minimum wage'
An unnamed Premier League club is reportedly fined for paying staff less than minimum wage.Jun 10, 10:19
Video: Daniel Sturridge, Danny Welbeck try out Brazilian dance style capoeira
Daniel Sturridge and Danny Welbeck try their hand at Brazilian dance capoeira while taking a break from their World Cup preparations.Jun 10, 10:02
Netherlands star Robin van Persie hit by kitesurfer in Brazil
Netherlands star Robin van Persie is hit by a kitesurfer while on a Brazilian beach ahead of the World Cup.Jun 10, 09:44
Mario Balotelli announces engagement to girlfriend Fanny Neguesha
Mario Balotelli announces that he is engaged to girlfriend Fanny Neguesha after popping the question in Brazil this week.Jun 10, 09:30
Video: Wayne Rooney, Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo transformed in Nike animation
Neymar, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo are transformed into animations for a Nike short film.Jun 10, 09:17
Video: Wayne Rooney joins England teammates for basketball game
Wayne Rooney and Jordan Henderson team up against Raheem Sterling and Danny Welbeck for a basketball game.Jun 10, 09:01
Sky Sports 5 to launch in August
Sky announce that new channel Sky Sports 5, which will be dedicated to European football, will be launched in August.Jun 10, 08:41
Italy's Mario Balotelli not guaranteed starting spot against England
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli suggests that Mario Balotelli is not guaranteed a starting spot against England on Saturday.Jun 10, 07:58
Sepp Blatter: 'Corruption allegations come from discrimination, racism'
FIFA president Sepp Blatter believes that corruption allegations relating to the Qatar 2022 World Cup have been steered by "discrimination and racism".Jun 10, 07:49
England's Phil Jagielka: 'Luis Suarez nearly impossible to handle'
England defender Phil Jagielka believes that Uruguay star Luis Suarez is nearly "impossible to handle" on the pitch.Jun 10, 07:36
Report: Luke Shaw agrees Manchester United deal worth £160,000 per week
Eighteen-year-old Luke Shaw reportedly agrees a deal worth £160,000 a week to join Manchester United from Southampton this summer.Jun 10, 07:23
Agent warns Swansea City that Ashley Williams could leave club for nothing
Ashley Williams's agent urges Swansea City to act now or risk losing the defender for free next summer.Jun 10, 07:12
8am Transfer Talk Update: Luis Suarez, Eden Hazard, Fernando
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and gossip making the headlines on Tuesday morning.Jun 10, 07:00
Damien Duff joins Melbourne City on one-year contract
Damien Duff joins A-League side Melbourne City on a one-year contract after leaving Fulham at the end of last season.Jun 10, 06:26
Jose Mourinho: 'Wayne Rooney can lead England in World Cup'
Jose Mourinho rejects suggestions that Wayne Rooney has peaked too early by insisting that he can lead England in the World Cup.Jun 10, 06:20
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