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Stakes high in opener
Sports, Wanchai Rujawongsanti, Published on 14/06/2014
» Italy and England last met at the Euro 2012 quarter-finals and at the end of extra time, one of my English friends said “You know what will happen.”
England dream of glory despite disappointments
Sports, Julian Turner, Published on 14/06/2014
» England will win the World Cup in Brazil, of that I have no doubt. Admittedly, it’s not a popular view and a quick scan of the worldwide media offers little in the way of supporting evidence.
Players can’t blame the ball this time
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 14/06/2014
» One of the positive things about the current World Cup is that, unlike previous years, there doesn’t appear to be any major controversy over the Brazuca ball being used in Brazil.
Wallabies expect stung French to fight back
AFP, Published on 14/06/2014
» Rookie captain Michael Hooper said Friday the Wallabies were braced for a fiery French rebound in this weekend's pivotal second Test in Melbourne.
Mexico down Cameroon
AFP, Published on 14/06/2014
» Oribe Peralta scored a second-half winner in a 1-0 victory over Cameroon in rain-lashed Natal on Friday in a match which once again raised questions over the standard of refereeing at the World Cup.
World Cup Group B - Spain v Netherlands teams
AFP, Published on 14/06/2014
» Spain's Brazilian-born striker Diego Costa was named to start against the Netherlands in the two teams' World Cup Group B clash Friday, a repeat of the 2010 final.
World Cup drama as Dutch upset, controversial calls stun
AFP, Published on 14/06/2014
» Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben scored twice each as the Netherlands avenged their 2010 World Cup final defeat to Spain with a record 5-1 drubbing of the defending champions on Friday.
Spain's Brazil-born Diego Costa booed in Salvador
AFP, Published on 14/06/2014
» Brazil-born Diego Costa was booed by local fans in Salvador on Friday when his name was announced in Spain's starting line-up for their opening World Cup clash against the Netherlands.
Dutch hands Spain record mauling
AFP, Published on 14/06/2014
» Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben both scored twice as the Netherlands avenged their 2010 World Cup final defeat by routing holders Spain 5-1 on Friday in a record-breaking humiliation.
Vidal starts for Chile against Australia
AFP, Published on 14/06/2014
» Chile coach Jorge Sampaoli named Juventus star Arturo Vidal in his World Cup team to face Australia in Cuiaba on Friday.