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Messi stunner breaks Iranian hearts
AFP, Published on 22/06/2014
» A stunning injury time strike from Lionel Messi spared Argentina's blushes as they qualified for the last 16 of the World Cup with a hard fought 1-0 win over Iran in Belo Horizonte.
Messi, Mueller return to World Cup spotlight
AFP, Published on 21/06/2014
» Lionel Messi and Thomas Mueller return to the World Cup centre-stage Saturday after France thrashed Switzerland 5-2 to surge into contention in the tournament.
Unpredictable England baffle All Blacks
AFP, Published on 21/06/2014
» The All Blacks are wondering what England will have to offer for Saturday's third Test in Hamilton as they look to crush the tourists' confidence ahead of next year's World Cup.
Fiery France hit five past Switzerland
AFP, Published on 21/06/2014
» Olivier Giroud hit France's 100th goal in all World Cup finals on Friday to set off a 5-2 thrashing of Switzerland that put Les Blues firmly on course for the knockout rounds.
Spain dethroned as Chile dazzle
AFP, Published on 19/06/2014
» Spain's long reign as the kings of international football came to a dramatic end at the World Cup, with the defending champions sent crashing out after a 2-0 defeat to Chile.
Croatia knock 10-man Cameroon out of World Cup
AFP, Published on 19/06/2014
» Striker Mario Mandzukic scored two second-half goals as Croatia knocked 10-man Cameroon out of the World Cup with a 4-0 rout in Manaus on Wednesday.
Five reasons it went wrong for Spain
AFP, Published on 19/06/2014
» Spain became the fifth holders to be eliminated from the World Cup at the first stage after their 2-0 defeat by Chile at the Maracana on Wednesday.
Rock star Ronaldo returns to training
AFP, Published on 19/06/2014
» Cristiano Ronaldo received a rock star's welcome as he returned to training on Wednesday, with Portugal seeking to regroup after their mauling from Germany in their World Cup opener.
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.
Heroics put Mexico's Ochoa firmly in shop window
AFP, Published on 18/06/2014
» Guillermo Ochoa is effectively a free agent, but the queue of clubs hoping to acquire the goalkeeper's services will have lengthened after his exceptional performance in helping Mexico hold Brazil to a 0-0 draw in the World Cup.