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Barcelona sign Croatia's Rakitic
AFP, Published on 17/06/2014
» Barcelona have signed Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic from Sevilla on a five-year contract, the Catalan club announced on Monday.
Korea skipper plans Koo d'etat in adopted home
AFP, Published on 17/06/2014
» Germany have an unlikely ally at the World Cup in Koo Ja-Cheol, South Korea's youngest ever captain, who plays for Bundesliga outfit Mainz 05.
Japan FA defends World Cup ref Nishimura
AFP, Published on 17/06/2014
» The Japan Football Association (JFA) has defended referee Yuichi Nishimura's command of English after his controversial performance in the World Cup opener, according to a media report Monday.
Ronaldo angered by Portugal flop
AFP, Published on 17/06/2014
» World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo stormed past reporters after tasting defeat for the fourth consecutive time against Germany as Portugal lost 4-0 in their World Cup opener.
I need World Cup miracle, admits stricken Eto'o
AFP, Published on 17/06/2014
» Cameroon skipper Samuel Eto'o admitted Monday he requires a miracle if he is to shake off a right knee injury in time to play in Wednesday's crucial World Cup clash against Croatia.
Argentina fans gate-crash Rio
AFP, Published on 17/06/2014
» A group of fans in Argentina jerseys broke through an entry gate at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana stadium before Argentina's first World Cup match, revealed an amateur video posted online Monday.
First draw: Iran hold Nigeria 0-0
Published on 17/06/2014
» CURITIBA, Brazil - Nigeria and Iran delivered the first draw of the World Cup on Monday as they ground out a scrappy 0-0 stalemate in their opening match in Group F.
Mueller fires German rout of Portugal
Reuters, Published on 17/06/2014
» SALVADOR, Brazil - Thomas Mueller's hat-trick inspired Germany to a 4-0 mauling of 10-man Portugal in their opening World Cup Group G match on Tuesday.
Queiroz pleads for understanding of Iranian struggles
AFP, Published on 17/06/2014
» Iran coach Carlos Queiroz has defended his side's defensive tactics after they were booed off by the Brazilian public following their 0-0 draw with Nigeria in Curitiba on Monday.
Scolari unruffled over Hulk fitness
AFP, Published on 17/06/2014
» Hulk not being fit to play in host Brazil's second World Cup finals Group A game with Mexico would not be the end of the world according to coach Luiz Felipe Scolari on Monday.