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Champions Spain face do-or-die World Cup date
AFP, Published on 18/06/2014
» Defending champions Spain could be knocked out of the World Cup Wednesday if they crash and burn against Chile at the Maracana stadium, the spiritual home of the Brazilian game.
'Psychic' guinea pig tips Swiss to beat France
AFP, Published on 18/06/2014
» A guinea pig who has taken on the mantle of deceased football oracle Paul the Octopus has tipped her home team Switzerland to beat France in their looming World Cup clash.
McIlroy opts to play for Ireland at 2016 Olympics
AFP, Published on 18/06/2014
» Rory McIlroy confirmed on Wednesday he will represent Ireland should he qualify for the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil.
Brazil press slam Selecao 'horror show' against Mexico
AFP, Published on 18/06/2014
» Brazilian media on Wednesday urged their World Cup favorites to pull their socks up after a goalless draw with Mexico held up passage to the second phase.
McIlroy opts to play for Ireland at 2016 Olympics
AFP, Published on 18/06/2014
» Rory McIlroy confirmed on Wednesday he will represent Ireland should he qualify for the 2016 Olympics in Brazil where golf will return to the Games.
It's rock star Ronaldo as Portugal look for answers
AFP, Published on 18/06/2014
» Cristiano Ronaldo was feted like a rock star on Wednesday as thousands of fans turned up to watch under-fire Portugal train in Campinas, with the side's World Cup hopes hanging in the balance.
Uruguay's Lugano out of England clash
AFP, Published on 18/06/2014
» Uruguay captain Diego Lugano has been ruled out of the key World Cup Group D clash with England due to a knee injury, the Uruguayan Association (AUF) said on Wednesday.
United misfit Fellaini gives Belgium win
AFP, Published on 18/06/2014
» Manchester United misfit Marouane Fellaini came off the bench to inspire a dramatic Belgian fightback against Algeria on Tuesday as Marc Wilmots' young side opened their World Cup campaign with a 2-1 win.
Brazil forced to do without Hulk for Mexico clash
AFP, Published on 18/06/2014
» Brazil forward Hulk misses the hosts nation's second World Cup match, against Mexico in Fortaleza on Tuesday, after failing to shake off a hamstring injury suffered in training.
German company revels in World Cup controversy
AFP, Published on 18/06/2014
» The company that created the hi-tech cameras which ruled on a World Cup goal for the first time on Sunday is happily anticipating involvement in a growing number of football controversies, but not in its German home market.