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Algeria eye historic progress against Russia
AFP, Published on 26/06/2014
» Algeria can make history by qualifying for the second round of the World Cup for the first time in four appearances at the tournament when they face Russia in Curitiba on Thursday.
Belgium deny taking South Korea lightly
AFP, Published on 26/06/2014
» Belgium coach Marc Wilmots denied he was taking South Korea lightly despite saying he would field a much-changed line-up for their final World Cup group game.
Messi magic, France, Swiss advance
Published on 26/06/2014
» SAO PAULO - Lionel Messi lit up the World Cup again Thursday to inspire Argentina as France and Switzerland both booked their places in the last 16.
France fire blanks, Ecuador eliminated
AFP, Published on 26/06/2014
» Ten-man Ecuador held France to a 0-0 draw at the Maracana on Wednesday but Didier Deschamps' side still topped Group E to progress to a last-16 tie against Nigeria.
Zaccheroni quits after Japan World Cup flop
AFP, Published on 26/06/2014
» Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni announced his resignation on Wednesday and said he took "full responsibility" for the Asian champions' winless exit from the World Cup.
Zaccheroni quits after Japan World Cup flop
AFP, Published on 26/06/2014
» Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni announced his resignation on Wednesday and said he took "full responsibility" for the Asian champions' winless exit from the World Cup.
Zaccheroni quits after Japan World Cup flop
AFP, Published on 26/06/2014
» Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni announced his resignation on Wednesday and said he took "full responsibility" for the Asian champions' winless exit from the World Cup.
Klinsmann friendship won't dull competitiveness - Loew
AFP, Published on 26/06/2014
» Germany coach Joachim Loew says his friendship with US counterpart Jurgen Klinsmann will not affect his desire to win when the two sides clash at the World Cup on Thursday.
Messi's Argentina, Nigeria bask in glow of qualification
AFP, Published on 26/06/2014
» Lionel Messi's man-of-the-match double goal performance in Argentina's 3-2 win over Nigeria on Wednesday prompted the African champions' coach Stephen Keshi to suggest the star striker had flown in from "Jupiter".
Bosnia, Iran left to rue World Cup exits
AFP, Published on 26/06/2014
» Bosnia-Hercegovina coach Safet Susic was left to rue what might have been after his side bowed out of the World Cup despite a 3-1 win over Iran on Wednesday.