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VIDEO: Behind the scenes in Rio
Football Focus presenter Dan Walker gives you a behind the scenes tour of Match of the Day's World Cup studio on Copacabana beach in Rio.
08:13 » BBC SportVIDEO: Germany beat France in first shoot-out
In 1982 Germany faced France in the World Cup semi-final in Seville, Spain.
08:05 » BBC SportVIDEO: Neymar: Brazil's humble superstar
Key figures who shaped Brazil superstar Neymar's future explain why he is still the same today as he was when he was younger.
08:00 » BBC SportFlyover collapses in Brazilian city
A partly-built flyover collapses on to several vehicles in the Brazilian World Cup host city of Belo Horizonte, killing at least two people.
04:30 » BBC SportToday at the World Cup: Your at-a-glance guide
Who is playing? How can you watch? Who will win? Everything you need to know on day 23 of the 2014 Fifa World Cup.
00:07 » BBC SportWorld Cup 2014: Germany hope for full squad fitness for Saturday's quarter-final against France video
German coach, Joachim Löw, says all players are back in training after a third of the squad were hit with flu-like symptoms. Löw says some of the players still have colds but he hopes there will be no further deterioration before their World Cup quarter-final match against France. He says the German team have yet to perform at their absolute best level Continue reading...
03 Jul » GuardianValencia appoint Nuno to succeed Juan Antonio Pizzi
Former Porto goalkeeper signs one-year deal Nuno guided Rio Ave to successive cup finals Valencia have appointed the former Deportivo de La Coruña and Porto goalkeeper Nuno as coach to take over from Juan Antonio Pizzi, who was sacked on Wednesday after just over half a season in charge. Valencia Football Club have reached an agreement on the hiring of coach Nuno Espirito Santo until June 30, 2015 with an option for a further season depending on results, the La Liga club said on their website on Thursday. Continue reading...
03 Jul » GuardianArgentina don't scare us - Vertonghen
Belgium have no fear ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Argentina, according to defender Jan Vertonghen.
03 Jul » BBC SportWest Ham confirm signing of Aaron Cresswell from Ipswich
Left-back signs five-year deal at Upton Park Cresswell is West Hams third summer signing West Ham have signed the defender Aaron Cresswell from Ipswich on a five-year contract. The 24-year-old left-back joins as Sam Allardyce looks to boost his defensive options, with a move for Norwichs Martin Olsson now believed to be dead in the water. Cresswell impressed at Portman Road, missing just four league games over the course of the last two seasons for the Championship club. Continue reading...
03 Jul » GuardianFrance v Germany: Fearless World Cup foes eager for epic quarter-final duel at the Maracana
Friday's quarter-final at the Maracana will be settled in the midfield, says Toni Kroos for whose countrymen anything but winning the tournament will be seen as defeat, writes Henry Winter
03 Jul » TelegraphWorld Cup 2014: We must be more than 'Sporting Messi' says Diego Maradona ahead of Argentina v Belgium
Argentine legend says Alejandro Sabella's side have not got started in Brazil, and warns they cannot continue to rely solely on Lionel Messi
03 Jul » TelegraphBelgium coach Marc Wilmots: It will be a very difficult game against Argentina video
Marc Wilmots, the Belgian coach, says his team will have to focus hard to beat Argentina when they meet in the quarter finals of the World Cup on Saturday. Wilmots says he is happy with the players and any squad rotation will be to ensure the freshest team face the South American side. He says that the Belgium squad have been successful so far because of their focus Continue reading...
03 Jul » GuardianUruguayan Football Association launch appeal with Fifa in bid to reduce Luis Suárez ban
The Uruguayan Football Association has launched an appeal with Fifa as they seek to reduce Luis Suárez's four-month ban from football
03 Jul » TelegraphAberdeen, Linfield and Crusaders win
Aberdeen, Linfield and Crusaders win their Europa League first qualifying round first-leg ties.
03 Jul » BBC SportWorld Cup 2014: Germany's Manuel Neuer, a goalkeeper for the modern age, ready to frustrate France
The tournament's outstanding keeper possesses all the talents of an outfield player and has been likened to the great Franz Beckenbauer, says Paul Hayward
03 Jul » TelegraphRodriguez closing the gap on Shakira in fame game
James Rodriguez is fast becoming a Colombian legend with his World Cup performances, says Phil McNulty.
03 Jul » BBC SportFH Hafnarfjördur 3-0 Glenavon
Glenavon concede late goals as they lose their Europa League first qualifying round first leg tie at Hafnarfjördur.
03 Jul » BBC SportPhil Neville in danger of being frozen out at Manchester United by incoming manager Louis van Gaal
Manchester United coach Phil Neville will not figure in Louis van Gaal's senior team and faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford, writes Mark Ogden
03 Jul » TelegraphStjarnan 4-0 Bangor City
Olafur Karl Finsen scores twice as Stjarnan take control of their Europa League first qualifying round tie with Bangor City.
03 Jul » BBC SportArsenal believe they can beat Liverpool in race to sign Barcelona and Chile forward Alexis Sánchez
Anfield club want Barcelona forward Alexis Sánchez as part of Luis Suárez deal but Chile international favours London
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