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Team News: Xherdan Shaqiri starts for Switzerland
Switzerland talisman Xherdan Shaqiri starts his side's clash with Ecuador at the World Cup.
Jun 15, 15:13
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England stumble against Sri Lanka at tea
A batting collapse sees England stumble to 117-5 at tea against Sri Lanka on day four of the first Test at Lord's.
Jun 15, 14:48
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Shaun Edwards bemoans 'sloppy' Wales
Wales assistant coach Shaun Edwards hits out at the team's sluggish performance during their 38-16 defeat to South Africa.
Jun 15, 14:25
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Ana Ivanovic wins Birmingham title
Ana Ivanovic wins the first grass-court title of her career by beating Barbora Zahlavova Strycova 6-3 6-2 in the Aegon Classic final.
Jun 15, 14:17
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Joel Campbell confirms Arsenal return
Costa Rica striker Joel Campbell confirms that he will return to Arsenal following the World Cup.
Jun 15, 14:06
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Jordan Henderson upbeat despite England loss
Jordan Henderson insists that there are plenty of positives to take out of England's 2-1 defeat to Italy at the World Cup.
Jun 15, 12:49
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Daniel Sturridge reveals injury concern
England striker Daniel Sturridge reveals that he is struggling with a dead leg ahead of Thursday's crucial World Cup encounter with Uruguay.
Jun 15, 12:30
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John Mensah: 'Ghana happy to be underdogs'
John Mensah claims that he and his Ghana teammates are happy to be thought of as underdogs in their World Cup group.
Jun 15, 12:17
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Serge Aurier delighted by "dream" performance
Serge Aurier describes his performance during Ivory Coast's World Cup win over Japan as a "dream".
Jun 15, 12:04
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Preview:Iran vs. Nigeria
Sports Mole looks ahead to Monday's World Cup encounter between Iran and Nigeria.
Jun 15, 11:52
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Salvatore Sirigu happy with display for Italy
Goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu admits that he was pleased with his performance for Italy during their win over England at the World Cup.
Jun 15, 11:25
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Oscar wary of Mexico threat
Oscar warns his Brazil teammates not to underestimate Mexico when the sides meet at the World Cup on Tuesday.
Jun 15, 11:13
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Preview:Brazil vs. Mexico
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup encounter between Brazil and Mexico in Fortaleza.
Jun 15, 11:03
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Teofilo Gutierrez delighted by Colombia support
Colombia striker Teofilo Gutierrez praises fans for their overwhelming support during the country's resounding victory over Greece at the World Cup.
Jun 15, 10:44
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Jorge Luis Pinto pleased with Costa Rica attitude
Costa Rica coach Jorge Luis Pinto hails the attitude of his players following their surprise victory over Uruguay at the World Cup.
Jun 15, 10:30
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England physio Gary Lewin to return home
The FA confirms that England physio Gary Lewin is to return home from the World Cup after suffering a dislocated ankle.
Jun 15, 10:19
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Sabri Lamouchi: 'Ivory Coast must not get carried away'
Ivory Coast coach Sabri Lamouchi warns his team that they must not get carried away following their win over Japan at the World Cup.
Jun 15, 10:08
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Live Coverage: World Cup live: June 15 - as it happened
Sports Mole's rolling news coverage from day four of the World Cup in Brazil.
Jun 15, 09:59
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St Helens thrashed by Catalans Dragons
Leaders St Helens are thrashed 42-0 at Catalans Dragons in the Super League.
Jun 14, 18:09
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Colombia ease past Greece in Group C opener
Colombia start their World Cup campaign with a 3-0 victory over Greece in Group C.
Jun 14, 17:54
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Alan Irvine named West Bromwich Albion manager
Alan Irvine is confirmed as West Bromwich Albion's new manager.
Jun 14, 16:59
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Half-Time Report: Colombia hold narrow lead over Greece
Colombia open up a 1-0 half-time lead over Greece in their World Cup encounter in Belo Horizonte.
Jun 14, 16:48
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Luka Modric expected to be fit for Croatia
Luka Modric is expected to be fit for Croatia's World Cup encounter with Cameroon on Wednesday after picking up a foot injury.
Jun 14, 16:37
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Oleg Shatov optimistic about Russian chances
Oleg Shatov reveals that he is feeling optimistic about Russia's chances at the World Cup.
Jun 14, 16:16
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Chile coach Jorge Sampaoli thrilled by Spain clash
Chile coach Jorge Sampaoli describes the prospect of his team's upcoming encounter with Spain at the World Cup as "electrifying".
Jun 14, 16:02
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Alexis Sanchez satisfied with Chile win
Chile forward Alexis Sanchez expresses his satisfaction at the team's 3-1 victory over Australia in their opening match of the World Cup.
Jun 14, 15:49
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Glenn Hoddle: 'Frank Lampard must start against Italy'
Former England manager Glenn Hoddle believes that Frank Lampard must start against Italy at the World Cup.
Jun 14, 15:34
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Team News: Two changes for Colombia
Colombia make two changes to their starting lineup for their World Cup opener against Greece.
Jun 14, 15:13
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England make breakthrough against Sri Lanka at Lord's
England take two Sri Lankan wickets to leave the tourists on 309-4 at tea on day three of the first Test at Lord's.
Jun 14, 14:55
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Sunderland fail with Ashley Williams bid?
Sunderland are understood to have had a £4m bid for Ashley Williams rejected by Swansea City.
Jun 14, 14:35
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Steve Hansen praises "calm" New Zealand
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen praises the "calmness" of his players in their narrow victory over England.
Jun 14, 14:18
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Tom Wood devastated by England defeat
England flanker Tom Wood admits that he is "despondent" following the team's narrow defeat to New Zealand.
Jun 14, 14:07
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Alessandro Del Piero: 'Mario Balotelli can show maturity at World Cup'
Former Italy striker Alessandro Del Piero believes that Mario Balotelli has the chance to show how much he has matured at the World Cup.
Jun 14, 12:51
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Vicente del Bosque: 'No need for a revolution'
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque insists that there is no need to make sweeping changes to his side following their thrashing by the Netherlands at the World Cup.
Jun 14, 12:34
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Ezequiel Garay wary of Edin Dzeko threat
Argentina defender Ezequiel Garay singles out Edin Dzeko as Bosnia-Herzegovina's most dangerous player ahead of their encounter at the World Cup.
Jun 14, 12:15
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Fred disputes dive claims
Brazil striker Fred dismisses claims that he dived to earn his side a penalty during their victory over Croatia at the World Cup.
Jun 14, 12:00
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Ange Postecoglou: 'Australian players are deflated'
Australia coach Ange Postecoglou admits that his players are deflated following their 3-1 loss to Chile at the World Cup.
Jun 14, 11:46
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Philippe Senderos expecting a lot from Switzerland
Philippe Senderos admits that a lot is expected of Switzerland at the World Cup.
Jun 14, 11:29
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Jorge Valdivia wants more of the same from Chile
Jorge Valdivia calls on his Chile teammates to "keep playing good football" following their 3-1 win over Australia at the World Cup.
Jun 14, 11:10
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Fernando Muslera hails Uruguayan unity
Goalkeeper Fernando Muslera hails the unity of the Uruguay squad ahead of their World Cup opener against Costa Rica.
Jun 14, 11:00
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