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All Blacks, England to wing it in crucial Test
AFP, Published on 13/06/2014
» The clash of two behemoth wings shapes as the likely game breaker in Saturday's crucial second Test between the All Blacks and England in Dunedin.
Swiss get last-gasp win over Ecuador
AFP, Published on 16/06/2014
» Haris Seferovic scored in the last minute of injury time to grab Switzerland a dramatic 2-1 win over Ecuador in their Group E game at the World Cup finals in Brasilia on Sunday.
Japan must play to strengths, says Honda
AFP, Published on 17/06/2014
» Japan talisman Keisuke Honda said Monday the side must try to dominate possession if they are to keep their World Cup hopes alive after a defeat in their Group C opener.
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.
Spain restore pride with win
AFP, Published on 24/06/2014
» Dethroned champions Spain bowed out of the World Cup with a 3-0 win over Australia thanks to goals from David Villa, Fernando Torres and Juan Mata in Curitiba on Monday.
'Baby Kluivert' Origi relishing world stage
AFP, Published on 25/06/2014
» Divock Origi may have been a virtual unknown before the World Cup but 'Baby Kluivert' is sure to be on many top European clubs' shopping list when he leaves Brazil.
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.
World Cup first round leaves Europe all at sea
AFP, Published on 27/06/2014
» Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, Andrea Pirlo and Xavi have left Brazil with their tails between their legs highlighting the hard times for Europe at the World Cup.
Rodriguez and Neymar grab spotlight at World Cup
AFP, Published on 29/06/2014
» James Rodriguez and Neymar showed the bright and sporting side of individual South American football talent in Saturday's last 16 matches at the World Cup in stark contrast to the furore sparked by the Luis Suarez biting incident.
Brazil's Macumba priests ready voodoo dolls for World Cup
AFP, Published on 05/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Voodoo dolls of Colombian star James Rodriguez, candles in Brazil colors and prayers to deities, Neymar and co are getting full support from the World Cup hosts' Afro-Brazilian religions.