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Stuck on 0 in Honduras

For 40 minutes Jurgen Klinsmann’s game-plan worked, but even then the US looked like it was forever fading into the quicksand that was the spongy turf in San Pedro Sula...

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FIFA warn Brazil against stadium delays

FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has spoken of the importance of delivering functioning stadia on time as the 2014 World Cup edges closer...

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Sepp Blatter: the eternal optimist

Joseph S. Blatter, Fifa president, disseminator of flawed wisdom, wants to become a football pundit. At least, so he says...

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Klinsmann backs England World Cup

The USA coach believes that the country, who won the competition in 1966 on home soil, should get the chance to host football's biggest international tournament because of its history and what the game stands for in the Premier League...

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Zidane tips Brazil to win 2014 World Cup

Former France international Zinedine Zidane believes Brazil are the team to beat at the 2014 World Cup on home soil...

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Zenit St. Petersburg fans: We're not racist, but...

With Chelsea lurking around him for some time, Hulk's eventual move to Russia last summer came as a shock to many. Zenit St...

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FIFA close Bin Hammam case

FIFA have dropped their latest bribery case against former president of the Asia Football Confederation Mohamed Bin Hammam...

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Van Gaal: Netherlands can go far at 2014 World Cup

Louis van Gaal believes the sky is the limit for Netherlands at World Cup 2014 in Brazil - as long as they remain united as a team...

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Cesar laments Scolari acquisition

Former Brazil star Paulo Cesar believes Pep Guardiola should have been appointed as coach of the national side, not Luiz Felipe Scolari...

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Valcke confident World Cup stadiums will be ready

FIFA General Secretary Jerome Valcke says Brazilian organisers are working hard to ensure stadiums for the 2014 World Cup are completed in time...

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