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Glenn Hoddle: 'Brazil can't defend'
Glenn Hoddle criticises Brazil's defence, claiming that their backline will prove their undoing in the World Cup quarter-final clash against Colombia.
Jul 3, 17:26
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Neymar happy to work with Brazil sports psychologist
Brazil forward Neymar praises manager Luiz Felipe Scolari's decision to hire a psychologist to help the Selecao players cope with pressure at the World Cup.
Jul 3, 17:03
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Claudio Sulser: 'Luis Suarez knew of disciplinary risks'
Claudio Sulser, FIFA's disciplinary chief, defends his decision to ban Luis Suarez from all football-related activity for four months.
Jul 3, 16:35
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Luiz Felipe Scolari hires psychologist to help Brazil players?
Brazil manager Luiz Felipe Scolari reportedly calls on a psychologist to assist his players ahead of their World Cup quarter-final clash against Colombia.
Jul 3, 16:24
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Hugo Lloris: 'Every World Cup game could be the last one'
France captain Hugo Lloris claims that the uncertainty of each World Cup knockout game has spurred Les Bleus to give their all on the pitch.
Jul 3, 16:01
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Rio Ferdinand tips Paul Pogba to become "best midfielder in the world"
Former England defender Rio Ferdinand tips France youngster Paul Pogba to become "the best midfielder in the world".
Jul 3, 15:39
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FIFA: 'Luis Suarez allowed to have medical'
Claudio Sulser, FIFA's disciplinary chief, confirms that Luis Suarez will be allowed to have a medical ahead of a transfer under the terms of his four-month ban.
Jul 3, 15:16
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Germany squad facing flu scare ahead of France quarter-final
Germany manager Joachim Low confirms that seven of his squad players are showing symptoms of flu ahead of their World Cup quarter-final clash against France.
Jul 3, 14:56
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Hong Myung-Bo remains in charge of South Korea
South Korea's manager Hong Myung-bo decides to remain at the helm of the national side after the country's Football Association rejects his resignation.
Jul 3, 14:37
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Andre Schurrle hopes to make Germany starting XI against France
Germany forward Andre Schurrle claims that he is eager to make Joachim Low's starting XI against France in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday at the Maracana.
Jul 3, 14:13
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Belgium see off South Korea
Belgium defeat South Korea 1-0 in today's World Cup Group H game in Sao Paulo, ensuring that the Red Devils qualify with a 100% record.
Jun 26, 21:58
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Algeria through to World Cup knockout stage at expense of Russia
Algeria secure their passage to the knockout stages of a World Cup for the first time in their history after securing a 1-1 draw against Russia in Curitiba.
Jun 26, 21:53
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Fred: 'Luis Suarez footballing ban life-destroying'
Brazil striker Fred criticises FIFA's 'life-destroying' decision to give Uruguay striker Luis Suarez a four-month ban from all football activity.
Jun 26, 21:20
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Half-Time Report: South Korea holding 10-man Belgium
South Korea are currently holding 10-man Belgium to a goalless draw in their World Cup Group H game in Sao Paulo.
Jun 26, 20:55
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Half-Time Report: Russia leading Algeria
Russia are currently leading Algeria 1-0 in their World Cup Group H game in Curitiba.
Jun 26, 20:51
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Thomas Muller: 'USA did nothing but sit back'
Germany striker Thomas Muller bemoans the USA's tactics in their Group G game today, claiming that Jurgen Klinsmann's side 'sat back' for most of the game.
Jun 26, 20:26
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Helicopter halts Chile training session
Chile temporarily suspend a World Cup practice session because of a Brazilian news helicopter flying over the team's base.
Jun 26, 19:56
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Team News: Adnan Januzaj starts for Belgium against South Korea
Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj makes his competitive debut for Belgium against South Korea in today's World Cup Group H clash.
Jun 26, 19:33
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Team News: Algeria, Russia make one change each
Algeria and Russia make one change each for this evening's crucial World Cup Group H fixture in Curitiba.
Jun 26, 19:13
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Brad Friedel hails "unbelievable" USA achievements
Former USA goalkeeper Brad Friedel lauds his compatriots' qualification for the knockout stages of the World Cup.
Jun 26, 18:47
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Uruguay to pull out of World Cup?
Uruguay are reportedly considering boycotting the World Cup after Luis Suarez's four-month ban for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini.
Jun 26, 18:23
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Jurgen Klinsmann: 'USA proved everyone wrong'
USA manager Jurgen Klinsmann praises his side's qualification from the group stage of the World Cup, saying that the Stars and Stripes have proven "everyone" wrong.
Jun 26, 18:14
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Switzerland thrash Honduras to qualify for World Cup second round
Switzerland qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup after thrashing Honduras 3-0.
Jun 25, 21:57
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Ecuador eliminated, France unbeaten
Ecuador go out of the World Cup after drawing 0-0 with France in today's Group E clash in Rio de Janeiro.
Jun 25, 21:54
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Carlos Queiroz resigns from Iran post
Carlos Queiroz resigns as Iran manager following his team's first-round exit at the World Cup in Brazil.
Jun 25, 21:21
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Half-Time Report: Switzerland on verge of World Cup second-round qualification
Switzerland are on the verge of qualifying for the knockout stages of the World Cup after establishing a 2-0 half-time lead against Honduras in Manaus.
Jun 25, 20:50
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Half-Time Report: Ecuador, France goalless
The World Cup Group E clash between France and Ecuador at the Maracana is currently goalless at half time.
Jun 25, 20:47
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Fabio Cannavaro 'ready to manage Italy'
Former Italy defender Fabio Cannavaro declares his interest in replacing Cesare Prandelli as manager of Italy, admitting that he is "ready" to step up to the role.
Jun 25, 20:26
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Alberto Zaccheroni quits as Japan coach following World Cup exit
Japan manager Alberto Zaccheroni resigns from his post in the wake of the Asian champions' first-round exit at the World Cup, it has been reported.
Jun 25, 19:55
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Luke Shaw: 'England squad can do big things in future'
England defender Luke Shaw expresses his excitement about the future of the Three Lions, believing that there are "big things" ahead for the squad.
Jun 25, 19:38
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Team News: Wilson Palacios back for Honduras
Honduras midfielder Wilson Palacios is available for today's World Cup Group E clash against Switzerland in Manaus after completing his suspension.
Jun 25, 19:19
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Team News: Michael Arroyo in for Felipe Caicedo
Ecuador make one change from the side that beat Honduras last Friday for today's World Cup clash against France, with Michael Arroyo coming in for Felipe Caicedo.
Jun 25, 19:05
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Chile duo keen to end Brazil "nightmare"
Chile players Arturo Vidal and Gonzalo Jara claim that their team are ready to end their "nightmare" form against Brazil in the World Cup second round.
Jun 25, 14:49
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Jack Wilshere: 'England exit not Roy Hodgson's fault'
England midfielder Jack Wilshere wants manager Roy Hodgson to remain at the helm of the Three Lions, despite failing to win a game at the World Cup in Brazil.
Jun 25, 14:33
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USA manager Jurgen Klinsmann looking forward to Germany clash
Former Germany striker and coach Jurgen Klinsmann expects emotions to run high when his USA team face off against his native country on Thursday in the World Cup.
Jun 25, 14:13
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Cash-filled plane flown to Brazil to pay Ghana players
Ghana dispatches a plane with more than £1.7m in cash to Brazil to pay their World Cup squad.
Jun 25, 13:54
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'Wrong' Suarez receives online abuse
An Argentine man finds himself the target of online abuse after angry football fans mistake his Twitter page for that of controversial Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez.
Jun 25, 13:31
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Luiz Felipe Scolari: 'Brazil need to improve against Chile'
Brazil manager Luiz Felipe Scolari claims that the World Cup host nation will need to improve against Chile in the second round.
Jun 25, 13:16
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Colombia thrash Japan to win Group C
Colombia secure top spot in Group C after thrashing Japan 4-1 at the World Cup.
Jun 24, 22:09
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Greece qualify after late Georgios Samaras penalty sees off Ivory Coast
Greece go through to the second round of the World Cup at the expense of Ivory Coast, after a late penalty secures a 2-1 win for the Euro 2004 champions.
Jun 24, 22:01
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