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World Cup 2014: Mueller surprised how easy it was to destroy Portugal
Mueller had scored the first of his three goals in the 4-0 rout of the team they feared most in Group G.
World Cup 2014: Our generation not finished yet, says Xabi Alonso
Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso said the defending champions should not be considered "finished" after their 1-5 loss to Netherlands.
Franz Beckenbauer to cooperate with FIFA investigation
Franz Beckenbauer has told FIFA he will answer the questions put to him as part of a corruption investigation by June 27.
World Cup 2014: US face World Cup nemesis Ghana in Natal opener
With Germany and Portugal in their group, anything less than the full three points could be fatal to Ghana and USA's hopes.
World Cup 2014: Brazil's Fred should be punished for penalty, says Loic Remy
Fred went down in the penalty area in the 71st minute, allowing Neymar to convert a spot kick that gave Brazil a 2-1 lead against Croatia in the World Cup opener.
World Cup 2014: Underdogs Costa Rica gear up for Group D opener against Uruguay
Only eight countries have ever won the World Cup, and in Brazil three of them face Group D underdog Costa Rica.
Lavezzi challenging Higuain in Argentina attack
Ezequiel Lavezzi and Gonzalo Higuain are competing for a place in Argentina's three-man attack in the team's World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
World Cup 2014: Argentina-Brazil rivalry spills over into training
Argentina were welcomed with jeers and whistles in their first open practice session on Wednesday.
Andrea Pirlo signs new two-year deal to stay at Juventus
Since leaving AC Milan in 2011, Pirlo has inspired Juventus to three successive Serie A titles and his performance has been rewarded with an extended contract.
FIFA World Cup: Must-watch games in group stage
World's biggest sporting spectacle is just a day away and fans all around the world are gearing up to see their favourite teams in action.
US team arrives in Brazil for World Cup 2014
Motorcycled police with the stars and stripes sticking out of their wheels preceded the bus, and a helicopter hovered.
Jennifer Lopez won't perform in World Cup opener in Brazil
Soccer's governing body said Lopez cannot perform at Thursday's event as earlier planned because of unspecified "production issues."
Fernando Torres sees Spain as favourites for World Cup
The Spain striker is confident that his country can continue their incredible winning run in major tournaments when the World Cup kicks off June 12.
England held to a goalless draw by Honduras in World Cup warmup
England and Honduras drew 0-0 in a fiery and physical final World Cup warmup match that saw Honduras defender Brayan Beckeles sent off at Sun Life Stadium.
Messi, Alvarez score as Argentina beat Slovenia in warmup
Argentina easily beat Slovenia 2-0 in their last World Cup warmup with goals from Ricardo Alvarez and Lionel Messi on Saturday.
Brazil edge past Serbia in final World Cup warm-up game
A second-half goal from centre-forward Fred secured a 1-0 win for Brazil over Serbia in Sao Paulo.
