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Injured Russia captain Shirokov has been ruled out of the World Cup after his team beat Morocco 2-0 in their final pre-tournament friendly on Friday.

He along with Spain's Iker Casillas is the only goalkeeper at this World Cup to collect more than 100 caps for his national team.

Football's governing body said it's in control of what needs to be done to get the tournament off to a good start in a week.

With just eight days to go for the Football World Cup 2014, IBNLive Sports takes a look at the ten players to watch out for at the mega event in Brazil.

Izet Hajrovic scored from close range in the 41st minute, and Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Mexico 1-0 in a pre-World Cup friendly.

Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo has emerged as the most searched player on google in India, with Brazil topping the list country-wise.

The only change from the list Deschamps named last month features St Etienne goalkeeper Stephane Ruffier replacing the injured Steve Mandanda.

Spanish World Cup striker Villa signed for New York City FC on a three-year deal, the Major League Soccer team said on Monday.

Barcelona have hired Carles Puyol, whose playing career at his lifelong club was ended by persistent knee trouble at the end of last season.

England defender Glen Johnson has bad news for his country - his Liverpool team-mate and Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has told him he expects to be fit for their World Cup match.

AC Milan are set to fire coach Clarence Seedorf and replace him with youth team coach Filippo Inzaghi, Italian media said on Tuesday.

Striker Pierre Webo picked up a left shoulder injury while scoring Cameroon's first goal in a 2-0 victory over Macedonia in a warm-up game for the World Cup.

Lamouchi said he was treading a fine line in his World Cup preparations as he caters for players fatigued by their club seasons and those short of playing time.

Luis Suarez is to have surgery on his knee on Thursday morning, just over three weeks before the start of the World Cup, according to local media reports.

Brazil's tournament organizers have faced headwinds since the country was tapped to host the World Cup in 2007.

Arsenal's dramatic Wembley win against Hull City was the most important victory of Arsene Wenger's 18 years in charge.