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Zaccheroni challenges Japan to show mettle
AFP, Published on 22/06/2014
» Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni challenged his players on Saturday to rediscover their best form as they prepare to battle to salvage their World Cup dream, scrapping training to give them a rest.
France romp, Costa Rica stun Italy
AFP, Published on 21/06/2014
» France thrashed Switzerland 5-2 to surge closer to the World Cup last 16 as Costa Rica booked their place in the knockout rounds with a 1-0 upset of Italy, which confirmed England's exit.
Italy wary of tropical terror against Costa Rica in Group D
AFP, Published on 20/06/2014
» Italy look to reach the World Cup last 16 with victory over giant-killers Costa Rica on Friday but the four-time champions are wary of Recife's tropical conditions.
Bosnia cameo heralds resurrection of Gago
AFP, Published on 20/06/2014
» Fernando Gago's game-changing second half contribution in Argentina's 2-1 World Cup win over Bosnia-Hercegovina provided a pivotal moment in the elegant midfielder's second coming as a world-class talent.
Spain won't fall apart, says Del Bosque
AFP, Published on 19/06/2014
» Vicente del Bosque will not be rushed into a decision over his future as coach of Spain after their World Cup reign ended in a humiliating first round exit.
England on alert for 'exceptional' Suarez
AFP, Published on 19/06/2014
» England manager Roy Hodgson knows Uruguay's Luis Suarez has the potential to wreck his World Cup dreams and wants his defenders on high alert for Thursday's clash in Sao Paulo.
Spain's quiet one slinks away with a whimper
AFP, Published on 19/06/2014
» Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has never been one to shout and scream despite his sterling career, but he won't be able to avoid the clamour his team's stunning World Cup exit will produce.
Chile end Spain's reign at World Cup
AFP, Published on 19/06/2014
» Spain's six-year reign as the world's pre-eminent team ended on Wednesday as Chile sent them crashing out of the World Cup with a 2-0 win in Rio de Janeiro.
Chile push Spain out of World Cup
Associated Press, Published on 19/06/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Defending champion Spain, the dominant global football power for the past six years, was eliminated from World Cup contention Wednesday with a 2-0 loss to Chile.
Spain ready to win at all costs - Torres
AFP, Published on 18/06/2014
» Fernando Torres said on Tuesday that Spain are prepared to abandon their attractive playing style as they look to resurrect their World Cup title defence against Chile on Wednesday.