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Italy’s Ignazio Abate: England could be the revelation of World Cup The Italy defender Ignazio Abate has claimed England could prove to be the “revelation” of the World Cup as the teams prepare to meet in |
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Socceroos don`t have a minute to lose as they look to blend the mix for Chile game 'We need to improve - there's no doubt about that, and we have seven days to do that.''Succinct, honest and straightforward. No one could accuse Socc |
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Chile's key man Arturo Vidal in race against time to face Australia Vitoria, Brazil: When the manager of a team you are playing in the World Cup talks you up as a threat and suggests he wants to sign you for the club |
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No Fear for Spain in Dutch Rematch Washington: Defending champions Spain leave for Brazil optimistic about their chances of a repeat triumph and undaunted by Friday's opening game aga |
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FIFA selects 25 referees for 2014 World CupBrian Hall, who officiated Italy-Ecuador and England-Nigeria matches in 2002. Other U.S. referees at recent World Cups were Vincent Mauro (Belgium-Sou |
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Is Rio de Janeiro really ready for the World Cup?The Copcabana Fan Fest is under construction on the beach. It will welcome fans in six days' time. At the moment, it is a building site.On one side, w |
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Rickie Lambert stays grounded while living the dream with England at the World Cup Rickie Lambert smiled when it was pointed out that his England strike rate is akin to Gary Lineker’s. ‘Say that to me again in 50 games&r |
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World Cup guide: Group H BELGIUM Outright odds (with Sky Bet): 11/2
To win group: 18/1
To win group: 8/11
To qualify: 1/6Full squad: Thibaut Courtois (Chelsea), Simon Migno |
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World Cup guide: Group G GERMANY (BC) Outright odds (with Sky Bet): 11/2
To win group: 8/15
To qualify: 1/8Full squad: Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich), Roman Weidenfeller (Bo |
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Man United legend Paul Scholes: Danny Welbeck should man-mark Andrea Pirlo The Manchester United legend reckons Pirlo poses England the biggest threat when they take on the Italians in their Group D opener in Manaus on June |
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Raheem Sterling sees red in England’s off night against Ecuador
England's Raheem Sterling is shown a red card during the World Cup warm-up match against Ecuador in Miami. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty Image |
