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VIDEO: Messi the best since Maradona - Lineker
Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker says he has not seen anyone like Lionel Messi since Diego Maradona.
06:00 » BBC SportNothing to see here: How Uruguay closed ranks over Suarez
No Suarez questions allowed and no speaking English - BBC Sport's Ben Smith reflects on an unusual day with the Uruguay camp.
02:04 » BBC SportSuarez quits Honduras after defeat
Honduras coach Luis Fernando Suarez is stepping down from the role following his team's 2014 Fifa World Cup elimination.
00:42 » BBC SportToday at the World Cup: Day 15 at a glance
Who is playing? How can you watch? Who will win? Everything you need on day 15 of the 2014 Fifa World Cup.
00:30 » BBC SportTwo-goal Messi 'is from Jupiter'
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi hails Lionel Messi, who scored twice against his side in Argentina's 3-2 win at the World Cup.
00:26 » BBC SportMesut Özil: England didn't give 100% in World Cup video
German midfielder Mesut Özil says the England's early exit from the World Cup was because they didn't put 100% effort into their matches. Özil says if teams don't concentrate in the World Cup for the full 90 minutes on the pitch then they go home. Germany play USA in their final group game on Thursday Continue reading...
00:10 » GuardianDiego Lugano: Uruguay targeted by the world's press over alleged Luis Suárez bite video
Uruguay captain, Diego Lugano, describes Luis Suárez's alleged bite during their final World Cup group match against Italy as inconsequential. Lugano says he doesn't understand how the incident has attracted so much media attention Continue reading...
00:09 » GuardianChile focused on knocking out World Cup hosts Brazil video
The Chilean captain and goalkeeper, Claudio Bravo, and reserve goalkeeper Cristopher Toselli, speak ahead of their clash with hosts Brazil in the last 16 of the World Cup. Bravo says the squad have a tremendous opportunity to knock Brazil out and the team is focused on preparing for that. Tosselli says that the team are optimistic that Chile can progress to the later stages of the competition Continue reading...
00:08 » GuardianTV records, most fans in Brazil - how the US got hooked on soccer
With huge support and encouraging performances, the 2014 World Cup could be a watershed moment for United States football.
00:04 » BBC SportRooney my next England captain - Shearer
Wayne Rooney should captain England if Steven Gerrard decides to end his international career, says BBC pundit Alan Shearer.
00:04 » BBC SportFifa: Luis Suárez decision a matter of urgency video
Fifa says the organisation is still collecting information from the Uruguay and Italy teams regarding Luis Suárez's alleged biting of the Italian defender Chiellini. The two countries have a deadline of 5pm to hand in material to the disciplinary committee. Fifa says it is aware of the urgency of the matter and the committee will make a decision as quickly as possible Continue reading...
00:03 » GuardianHelena Costa: I walked from Clermont Foot 63 after being sidelined by men
First woman to lead a French professional men's football team claims signings and matches were arranged without her input Helena Costa walked out of her job as France's first woman to lead a professional men's football team after male colleagues sidelined her and left her convinced she was just a "face" to attract publicity, she claimed on Wednesday. In a statement in her native Portuguese, Costa said she arrived at the second division club Clermont Foot 63 to discover new players had been signed and "friendly" matches arranged without her knowledge. Costa claimed that…
25 Jun » GuardianJack Wilshere: my time is running out to make Arsenal and England mark
The 22-year-old admits the coming season is crucial At the moment Im devastated. I must try to move on Jack Wilshere has offered the frank admission that time is running out for him to make his mark both at Arsenal and in the England side, with the midfielder conceding he must maintain form and fitness in the campaign ahead if he is finally to fulfil his considerable potential. The Londoners career has been stop-start over recent seasons courtesy of a series of untimely injuries, most notably to his ankles but also, back in March, a hairline fracture of his left foot sustained in Englands…
25 Jun » GuardianWorld Cup: Ecuador 0-0 France
France win their 2014 Fifa World Cup group and set up a last-16 tie with Nigeria after a goalless draw with 10-man Ecuador.
25 Jun » BBC SportWorld Cup: Honduras 0-3 Switzerland
Xherdan Shaqiri's hat-trick sees Switzerland beat Honduras to set up a tie with Argentina in the last 16 of the World Cup.
25 Jun » BBC SportEcuador v France, World Cup 2014: as it happened
Ecuador vs France World Cup 2014: Latest news updates, score and result, with our live minute-by-minute match report of the World Cup Group E game at Estadio Maracana, Rio De Janeiro on Wednesday June 25, 2014, kick-off 21.00 (BST)
25 Jun » TelegraphFrance top group after failing to break down battling 10-man Ecuador
It has not been a universal phenomenon by any means but after the joyous first week of this World Cup a number of games have taken a turn for the physical and the cynical as the prospect of elimination has become more immediate. That may be an indication that the emphasis in the knockout stage will be rather more attritional than the tournament has been up until now. An ugly and bruising encounter ended in a stalemate that meant France progressed at the head of the group and will face Nigeria in the second round while Ecuador were eliminated, undone, ultimately, by the last-minute goal they…
25 Jun » GuardianEcuador v France: Antonio Valencia sent off as Didier Deschamps' side go through as group winners
Ecuador 0 France 0: Didier Deschamps's side advance to last 16 as group winners despite failing to beat 10-man Ecuador
25 Jun » TelegraphEcuador 0-0 France: World Cup 2014 as it happened
A scoreless draw was enough for France to win the group, but sent 10-man Ecuador going out of the competition Continue reading...
25 Jun » GuardianHonduras v Switzerland: Xherdan Shaqiri dismantles Honduras with hat-trick to advance to last-16
Honduras 0 Switzerland 3: Three defeats in three for Honduras as Xherdan Shaqiri books a last-16 spot
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