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Wayne Rooney feeling heat ahead of World Cup
The closer it gets to the World Cup, the greater the pressure on the striker to deliver at the biggest stage for England.
Ghana defender Jerry Akaminko injured, out of final World Cup squad
Akaminko is out of Ghana's final World Cup squad after being injured in a tuneup game against the Netherlands.
Luiz Felipe Scolari to rest some players in Brazil tuneup
Scolari says three or four players may be rested for the match against Panama on Tuesday because they are not in good physical condition yet.
Three stadiums worry FIFA after final inspections
FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke expressed his concern about preparations at three of the 12 World Cup stadiums during his final inspection of host cities.
Brendan Rodgers signs new contract at Liverpool
Liverpool finished second in the league standings, two points behind Manchester City, following an unexpected challenge for the title.
Barcelona renews Gerard Pique's contract through 2019
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu said the contract renewal would consolidate Pique as "the best center in the world."
Vicente del Bosque delays naming Spain World Cup squad
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has delayed naming final squad for next month's World Cup to give injured Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa a chance to recover.
Landon Donovan stunned to be left out of US World Cup team
The 32-year-old attacker was denied the chance to play in his fourth World Cup after coach Klinsmann chose newcomer Aron Johannsson and Chris Wondolowski over him.
Vandals destroy replica World Cup near Brazil base
Vandals have attacked and burnt a six-metre high replica of the World Cup a few miles from where Brazil's squad will be based for next month's finals.
Arjen Robben rests as Louis van Gaal takes Dutch squad to Portugal
A group of 25 Dutch players headed to the Algarve where they will start work under coach Louis van Gaal.
Bayern Munich say Manuel Neuer, Philipp Lahm fit for World Cup
Lahm and goalkeeper Neuer will be fit in time for the World Cup despite sustaining injuries in the German Cup final, Bayern Munich said Monday.
Brazilian stadium holds first test ahead of football World Cup opener
Organizers of the FIFA 2014 conducted the first and only official test of facilities at Sao Paulo's still-incomplete Arena Corinthians stadium on Sunday.
As it happened: Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid, La Liga title decider
Alexis Sanchez gave Barcelona the lead in 34th minute but Diego Godin scored the equaliser for Atletico Madrid in 49th minute.
African teams can make World Cup impact, says Eto'o
African teams have often struggled at World Cups, with Cameroon becoming the first side from the continent to reach the quarterfinals in 1990.
Bhutia, Chhetri in AIFF-suggested committee for U-17 World Cup
Aiming to beef up the technical know-how ahead of the 2017 Under-17 World Cup, AIFF suggested the formation of a special committee involving Bhutia and Chhetri.
Fred wants Brazil-Argentina World Cup final
Brazil striker Fred has revealed his desire to meet Argentina in an all-South American FIFA World Cup final in July.
