Soccer News
Ineffective vs. Costa Rica, Italy needs changes
Miami Herald - 20 Jun 2014 23:34
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli once remarked that he dreamed of winning the World Cup by using seven different formations in seven matches.
Ronaldo wears knee brace in Portugal team practice
Miami Herald - 20 Jun 2014 16:16
Cristiano Ronaldo again wore a brace on his troublesome left knee Friday as his Portugal team held its final World Cup training session before departing for a crucial game against the United States.
Union wants probe of player head blow at World Cup
Miami Herald - 20 Jun 2014 13:46
The world players' union on Friday accused World Cup organizer FIFA of failing to protect Uruguay midfielder Alvaro Pereira after he played on following a hard blow to the head that he said felt "like the lights went out...
Nigerians seek World Cup win to lift somber mood
Miami Herald - 20 Jun 2014 23:59
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi says his team is determined to beat Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup on Saturday to "put a smile on Nigerian faces" following a suicide bombing attack in the country that killed 14 people.
Recap: Switzerland vs. France
Miami Herald - 20 Jun 2014 23:24
France came out on top at the Arena Fonte Nova on Friday, taking sole possession of first place in Group E with a 5-2 thrashing of Switzerland.
Costa expects Chelsea future
Sky Sports - 20 Jun 2014 23:14
Diego Costa has stated that his future lies more with Chelsea than Atletico Madrid, but he is staying focused on Spain for now and has refused to confirm that a deal has been done.
Merson: Lack of experience
Sky Sports - 20 Jun 2014 23:10
Former England international Paul Merson believes a lack of experience was behind England's early World Cup exit.
Van Persie urges Netherlands to top group and avoid Brazil clash
Goal.com - 20 Jun 2014 23:00Spain will be back - Simeone
Soccer News - 20 Jun 2014 22:56
Diego Simeone has backed Spain to bounce back strongly from the side’s shock exit in the first round of the […]
Costa Rica target third win
Sky Sports - 20 Jun 2014 22:42
Jorge Luis Pinto praised his Costa Rica side for ‘making history’ after they beat Italy to reach the last 16 of the World Cup, before setting his sights on a victory over England in their final group game.
Cazorla rubbishes Alonso's motivation claim
Goal.com - 20 Jun 2014 22:38Alemania quiere asegurar su pase ante Ghana
Miami Herald - 20 Jun 2014 22:38
Alemania deslumbró en su primer partido al reiterar su hazaña de hace cuatro años y arrancar su participación en la Copa del Mundo con una goleada 4-0. Ahora espera no repetir su segundo partido de Sudáfrica cuando ...
Ruiz: We've been dreaming of this moment
Goal.com - 20 Jun 2014 22:24Iran coach Queiroz has stopped Messi before
Miami Herald - 20 Jun 2014 22:22
If anyone knows how to stop Argentina maestro Lionel Messi, it may just be Iran coach Carlos Queiroz.
'Naive' England didn't do enough to go through, says Ferdinand
Goal.com - 20 Jun 2014 22:16Cameroon to investigate Croatia incidents
Soccer News - 20 Jun 2014 22:14
The Cameroon Football Federation are investigating the unsavoury incidents that blighted Wednesday’s FIFA World Cup defeat to Croatia. Having lost […]
Orlando City in advance talks with Brazilian Kaka
Miami Herald - 20 Jun 2014 22:12
Orlando City Soccer Club says it is in advanced discussions to sign AC Milan midfielder Kaka.
Germany's Khedira puzzled by second-match woes
Miami Herald - 20 Jun 2014 22:12
Germany midfielder Sami Khedira is mystified as to why some teams, including his own, seem to run into problems in their second matches at big tournaments.
Fellaini keen to prove his worth at Manchester United
Goal.com - 20 Jun 2014 22:06Silva: Chile have shown they can threaten Brazil
Soccer News - 20 Jun 2014 22:03
Francisco Silva believes Chile have earned the right to be considered a threat to Brazil at the FIFA World Cup. […]
Carra: It's right to keep Roy
Sky Sports - 20 Jun 2014 22:01
Sky Sports expert Jamie Carragher thinks England are right to keep faith with manager Roy Hodgson, despite their early exit from the World Cup.
France beats Swiss 5-2 to take control of Group E
Miami Herald - 20 Jun 2014 21:58
France is striking at the World Cup again, this time in a way the fans back home will approve of.