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Brazil beat Cameroon 4-1 to top Group A, while Mexico knock Croatia out with a 3-1 win to qualify for the Round of 16.

Maradona has responded to being called a "bad luck charm" by Argentina's football association president by showing him the middle finger on live TV.

"I am so happy to have signed a new deal and is looking forward to working with Louis van Gaal," Valencia said.

Brazil goalkeeper Cesar said that his team only thinks about victory against Cameroon and snatching first place in Group A.

Giving almost a scare to double champion Argentina, Bosnia would be fancying their chances against Nigeria.

Spain defender Sergio Ramos asked the Spanish fans for forgiveness following his side's elimination from the FIFA World Cup.

The group was apparently mostly Chilean fans without tickets trying to get into the stadium.

Coach Capello known for his disciplinarian attitude has imposed a social media black out on his Russian squad at the World Cup.

Goal-line technology, run by the German tech startup GoalControl, uses 14 cameras to record every impact of the ball in the goal.

Ronaldo said he has recovered from the left-knee injury that has bothered him recently.

Colombia started their first World Cup campaign in 16 years in dazzling fashion, beating Greece 3-0 with goals from Armero, Gutierrez and Rodriguez.

Colombia have recovered from losing top striker Falcao to injury with others in their attack-minded team hoping to

Japan hope for strong support from Brazilian fans on the eve of their opening World Cup game against Ivory Coast on Saturday.

Uruguay start their Group D campaign in Fortaleza on Saturday against Costa Rico before taking on England and Italy.

A fresh-faced England, largely unburdened by past failures, play a wizened Italy, with a squad still imbued with their 2006 World Cup success.

Chile's fleet-footed forward Sanchez attempts to grab the limelight by playing a starring role at the FIFA World Cup this season.