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'King' Messi turns 27 in World Cup spotlight
AFP, Published on 25/06/2014
» Lionel Messi turned 27 on Tuesday in the full spotlight of the World Cup, the Argentina superstar receiving birthday wishes from hordes of fans camped outside the team hotel.
Suarez bite overshadows Uruguay World Cup joy
AFP, Published on 25/06/2014
» Luis Suarez soured Uruguay's World Cup joy by creating another biting storm as the South Americans eliminated Italy from the World Cup on Tuesday.
Suarez bite storm as Uruguay sink Italy
AFP, Published on 25/06/2014
» Luis Suarez shocked the World Cup with a new biting storm Tuesday as Uruguay sensationally dumped ten-man Italy out of the tournament with a dramatic 1-0 victory.
Tired Italy look to avoid more World Cup humiliation
AFP, Published on 24/06/2014
» Four-time champions Italy admitted they are struggling with the weather conditions ahead of their clash with Uruguay in Natal on Tuesday where they will try to avoid being eliminated in the first round at successive World Cups.
Japan look for missing spark against Colombia in Group C
AFP, Published on 24/06/2014
» Coach Alberto Zaccheroni must urgently find a way to unlock Japan's attacking potential against already-qualified Colombia on Tuesday but is relying on events elsewhere if his side are to reach the World Cup last 16.
Neymar powers Brazil into last 16
AFP, Published on 24/06/2014
» Neymar scored a brilliant brace as Brazil beat Cameroon 4-1 on Monday to secure top spot in World Cup Group A and a last-16 tie against Chile.
No repeat of 1982 farce insists Klinsmann, German camp
AFP, Published on 24/06/2014
» Both the German camp and USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann have insisted they will only be playing to win when the Stars and Stripes face Germany in Thursday's World Cup clash.
Brazil hope to turn on the style against Cameroon
AFP, Published on 23/06/2014
» Brazil look to book their place in the World Cup second round on Monday with fans hoping for a stylish victory over Cameroon to ignite their title challenge.
No repeat of 1982 farce says Klinsmann
AFP, Published on 23/06/2014
» Jurgen Klinsmann has insisted the United States will be playing to win when they face a Germany team managed by his old friend Joachim Loew on Thursday.
Portugal's Ronaldo delivers cold dose of reality after draw with USA
AFP, Published on 23/06/2014
» Portugal are not good enough to win the World Cup their world footballer of the year Cristiano Ronaldo admitted after Sunday's thrilling 2-2 draw with the United States.