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Jorge Sampaoli cools talk of World Cup triumph
Jorge Sampaoli plays down Chile's chances of winning the World Cup this summer.Jun 19, 04:52
Southampton warn Liverpool over Adam Lallana bid
Southampton chief Les Reed tells Liverpool that they would need to splash significant money to prise Adam Lallana from the South Coast club.Jun 19, 04:37
Christian Bolanos: 'We don't want Andrea Pirlo, Mario Balotelli autographs'
Costa Rica midfielder Christian Bolanos says that his teammates will be focused on beating the stars of the Italy national team.Jun 19, 04:20
Volker Finke slams Alex Song, Benoit Assou-Ekotto antics
Cameroon boss Volker Finke hits out at Alex Song and Benoit Assou-Ekotto for their "unimaginable" behavior during the 4-0 defeat to Croatia.Jun 19, 04:00
Roy Hodgson wary of Luis Suarez factor
Roy Hodgson says that he is wary over how Luis Suarez's return from injury could boost Uruguay in their bid to topple England.Jun 19, 03:47
Father: Joel Campbell will "damage" England
Joel Campbell's father says that his son is capable of causing "damage" to England ahead of their clash with Costa Rica on Monday.Jun 19, 03:21
Xabi Alonso: 'We were not mentally ready for World Cup'
Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso claims that La Roja were not mentally prepared for defending their World Cup title this summer.Jun 19, 03:08
Niko Kovac: Mexico clash is our "cup final"
Niko Kovac urges his Croatia team to forget about beating Cameroon 4-0 and focus on the "cup final" that is Monday's clash with Mexico.Jun 19, 02:47
Arturo Vidal coy on Juventus future
Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal says that he doesn't know if he will remain at the club, amid speculation linking him to Manchester United.Jun 19, 02:30
Volker Finke sorry for Cameroon display
Cameroon boss Volker Finke apologises for the manner in which his team exited the World Cup.Jun 19, 02:19
Andres Iniesta: 'Spain lacked leaders'
Andres Iniesta says that Spain's early World Cup exit can be attributed to a dearth of leadership figures in the squad.Jun 19, 01:58
Alexis Sanchez optimistic over World Cup upset
Chile forward Alexis Sanchez says that it isn't beyond the realms of possibility that his nation could win the World Cup.Jun 19, 01:45
Michael Pont hails 'flawless' France
Switzerland assistant coach Michael Pont says that France are a flawless team ahead of Friday's clash with Les Bleus.Jun 19, 01:28
Beto: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is 100% fit'
Portugal goalkeeper Beto dismisses reports that Cristiano Ronaldo has been ruled out of the World Cup through injury.Jun 19, 01:13
Tim Cahill: 'Volley felt right to hit'
Tim Cahill says that his wonder goal for Australia against the Netherlands today "just felt so right to hit".Jun 18, 22:10
Louis van Gaal hails talisman Robin van Persie
Louis van Gaal admits that it is "great" to have a striker as prolific as Robin van Persie in his Netherlands team.Jun 18, 21:58
Kevin-Prince Boateng: 'Ghana will fight Germany to the death'
Kevin-Prince Boateng warns his German counterparts that Ghana will be up for a "fight to the death" on Saturday.Jun 18, 21:44
Vicente del Bosque: 'Spain deserve elimination'
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque admits that his team deserve to be heading home from the World Cup after losing to Chile.Jun 18, 21:30
Ange Postecoglou laments "heartbreaking" defeat
Ange Postecoglou describes Australia's 3-2 defeat to the Netherlands as "heartbreaking".Jun 18, 21:24
Chile eliminate Spain from World Cup
Chile eliminate Spain from the World Cup after beating the reigning champions 2-0 at the Maracana.Jun 18, 20:55
Roy Hodgson predicts "big things" from Wayne Rooney
Roy Hodgson says that there are still "big things" to come from Wayne Rooney in the World Cup.Jun 18, 20:19
Half-Time Report: Eduardo Vargas, Charles Aranguiz put Spain on brink of exit
Spain sit on the brink of being eliminated from the World Cup as Chile boast a 2-0 half-time lead over the reigning champions.Jun 18, 19:50
Arjen Robben: Netherlands took a "big step" to last 16
Arjen Robben says that the Netherlands took a "big step" into the second round of the World Cup by beating Australia.Jun 18, 19:24
Cesare Prandelli slams FIFA "madness"
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli says that it is "madness" that FIFA do not allow every team the luxury of a cooling break to combat the heat in Brazil.Jun 15, 04:41
Alberto Zaccheroni: 'Japan will bounce back'
Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni is confident that his troops will bounce back from their World Cup defeat to Ivory Coast.Jun 15, 04:23
Sabri Lamouchi hails 'game-changer' Didier Drogba
Ivory Coast coach Sabri Lamouchi praises the 'game-changing' qualities of Didier Drogba, who helped his nation to a 2-1 win over Japan.Jun 15, 04:14
Joel Robles: 'Romelu Lukaku wants Atletico Madrid move'
Everton goalkeeper Joel Robles claims that former teammate Romelu Lukaku is keen to swap the Premier League for La Liga this summer.Jun 15, 03:57
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain targets Uruguay clash
England's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain admits that he is hopeful over making his comeback from injury against Uruguay on Thursday.Jun 15, 03:45
Ivan Franjic ruled out of World Cup
Australia defender Ivan Franjic is poised to miss his nation's remaining World Cup games after sustaining a hamstring injury.Jun 15, 03:35
Roy Hodgson: England on "back foot" for last 16
England boss Roy Hodgson admits that the Three Lions are on the "back foot" to qualify for the second round of the World Cup after losing to Italy.Jun 15, 03:23
Wilfried Bony, Gervinho stun Japan
Two goals in as many minutes from Wilfried Bony and Gervinho help Ivory Coast to a 2-1 win over Japan in Recife.Jun 15, 02:54
James Rodriguez revels in "dream come true"
Colombia ace James Rodriguez says that it is a "dream come true" to have scored a World Cup goal following the 3-0 win over Greece.Jun 15, 02:34
Cesare Prandelli lauds match-winning Mario Balotelli
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli singles out match-winning Mario Balotelli for special praise following the 2-1 World Cup victory over England.Jun 15, 02:14
Half-Time Report: Keisuke Honda fires Japan to slender lead
Keisuke Honda fires Japan into a 1-0 half-time lead over Ivory Coast in their World Cup clash in Recife.Jun 15, 01:47
Mario Balotelli wants Italy fear factor
Italy striker Mario Balotelli believes that every team should "fear" the Azzurri following their 2-1 win over England.Jun 15, 01:29
Steven Gerrard optimistic over England progress
Steven Gerrard says that England still have plenty to play for in the World Cup following their defeat to Italy.Jun 15, 01:07
Roy Hodgson defends Wayne Rooney performance
England coach Roy Hodgson rejects claims that Wayne Rooney looked 'uncomfortable' on the wing in the 2-1 defeat to Italy.Jun 15, 00:48
Team News: Yaya Toure passed fit for Japan clash
Yaya Toure is passed fit for the Ivory Coast ahead of their Group D opener with Japan.Jun 15, 00:30
Mario Balotelli goal downs England
England lose their World Cup Group D opener with a 2-1 defeat to Italy in Manaus.Jun 14, 23:56
Oscar Tabarez: 'The best team won'
Uruguay boss Oscar Tabarez admits that his team were outplayed in the 3-1 defeat to Costa Rica in their World Cup opener.Jun 14, 23:29
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