Brasil 2014 continues and a game many are anticipating is the Group D encounter between European nations Italy and England. From the camp of the English, Theo Walcot is back to the team after suffering a knee injury whereas winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will be out after damaging his medial knee ligaments. With a thigh problem, … Continue reading
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Brasil 2014: Brazil vs. Croatia Match Preview + Possible Starting XI
After several days of waiting, the World Cup is finally here with us. Host nation Brazil will come face-to-face with European nation Croatia for the opening game at the Arena Corinthians, São Paulo. The Samba boys have never lost their opening match of the World Cup and Luiz Felipe Scolari will be hoping to continue … Continue reading
Christiano Ronaldo Back in Full Swing
Cristiano Ronaldo got back to business with the Portuguese national team on Saturday out on the New York Jets’ training pitches in Newark. He hadn’t taken part in full training since the day before the Champions League final, 23rd May. The forward looked in excellent shape during the session, being able to complete several high-intensity … Continue reading
Ghana Black Stars vs. South Korea Match Preview + Possible Starting XI
Kwesi Appiah’s side have not tasted victory since defeating Namibia in a friendly but they are going up against a squad who have been hit with a virus this week Ghana will look to find some crucial momentum when they take on South Korea in both sides’ final friendly before the World Cup. CLICK HERE … Continue reading
Brasil 2014: Franck Ribbery Suffers Injury
The world’s third best player and France’s winger, Franck Ribery has been forced to pull out of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. The Bayern Munich talisman has pulled out of france’s squad for the World Cup as a result of an injury he sustained at his lower back during a training session on … Continue reading
Brasil 2014: The 6 Best Players At The 2014 World Cup
The 2014 World Cup kicks off on June 12 when the host Brazil takes on Croatia. There’s just one week until the opening whistle, and if you haven’t been paying attention it’s time to get up to speed on all the big names you’ll be hearing about over the next month. There are 736 players … Continue reading
Brasil 2014: Opening Stadium not Ready
With a week and a half to go until the World Cup, the 65,000-seat Itaquerão stadium in São Paulo is still not finished. The stadium held its final test event on Sunday — a game between Brazilian top-flight teams Botafogo and Corinthians. Due to multiple construction delays over the last 15 months, it wasn’t a full dress … Continue reading
Brasil 2014: Germany Names 23-man Squad
Germany will travel to this month’s World Cup in Brazil with only one out-and-out striker after coach Joachim Loew cut Kevin Volland from his final 23-man squad on Monday. Hoffenheim forward Volland joined defender Shkodran Mustafiand left back Marcel Schmelzer, still nursing a knee injury, as the three players left out of the final squad … Continue reading