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Brazilian beauty overshadows Maracana mess

To visit Brazil is to witness first hand the joy football brings to its people, despite a furore over unfit stadia, writes Phil McNulty

Brazil v England: Copacabana craft highlights lack of technical skills in the English game

England's players are left stunned by the level of balls skills displayed by Brazilian youngsters in Rio.        

Walcott inspired by Brazilian youth

England's Theo Walcott says the dazzling skills of Brazil's children have left him determined to reach the World Cup.

Roy Hodgson's England enjoy lesson in technique from Brazil's beach boys | Daniel Taylor

Squad determined to learn from mistakes in Republic of Ireland draw after day spent marvelling at the skills on display in Rio Walking along Copacabana beach, Roy Hodgson's players stopped to watch one of the games on a stretch of sand where there are almost as many goalposts as palm trees. There…

Benayoun chasing MLS move

Yossi Benayoun is heading for the exit door at Chelsea this summer and has made a move to the MLS his preferred choice.

Luis Suarez move ruled out as Liverpool go on offensive

Luis Suarez is on a collision course with Liverpool after the club insisted he is not for sale despite the Uruguay striker’s confirmation that he no longer feels “comfortable” playing in England and is ready to leave.

Bordeaux beat Evian to win French Cup

Cheick Diabate scores in the last minute as Bordeaux beat Evian 3-2 to win the Coupe de France for a fourth time.

Jose Mourinho makes a parting gesture as the Chelsea-bound coach refuses to leave Real Madrid on friendly terms

Jose Mourinho has dropped Iker Casillas for his last game in charge of Real Madrid in one final act of defiance in his battle of wills with the club captain.        

Phil Neville in line to replace Gus Poyet at Brighton

Phil Neville is being lined up by Brighton and Hove Albion as a potential successor to Gus Poyet.