Monday, 9 June 2014

Football news, match reports and fixtures | theguardian.com

Football news, match reports and fixtures | theguardian.com

Karim Benzema shines in Frances World Cup warm-up rout of Jamaica

Posted: 08 Jun 2014 03:11 PM PDT

Qatar World Cup sponsors warn Fifa of damage from corruption allegations

Posted: 08 Jun 2014 02:47 PM PDT

Visa and Adidas, Fifa's longest serving partner, have joined Sony in demanding that claims of bribery be taken seriously Continue reading...

Englands World Cup fever begins to build after touch down in Brazil

Posted: 08 Jun 2014 02:30 PM PDT

The serious work of analysing Italy starts now before England head to Manaus on Thursday, a day earlier than the Azzurri Continue reading...

Roy Hodgsons England arrive ready to resist any World Cup provocation

Posted: 08 Jun 2014 02:30 PM PDT

We have had a taste of what to expect in the warm-up games
Glen Johnson says this was a useful practice. We are ready Continue reading...

Gary Neville involved in beach argument with press in Rio de Janeiro

Posted: 08 Jun 2014 02:30 PM PDT

Roy Hodgsons assistant put his hand over a camera lens
Former England defender shouted to be left alone Continue reading...

Reformed Fred happy to be Neymars straight man in Brazils World Cup bid

Posted: 08 Jun 2014 02:00 PM PDT

The much-questioned striker is ready to apply himself towards fulfilling a nations dreams of progress on and off the pitch Continue reading...

World Cup 2014 injured list: five who are battling for full fitness

Posted: 08 Jun 2014 02:00 PM PDT

Cristiano Ronaldo suffering from thigh and knee ailments
Romelu Lukakus participation could be in doubt Continue reading...

Luis Suárez: at no point did I think I would miss the World Cup

Posted: 08 Jun 2014 02:00 PM PDT

A simple elastic band has aided the Uruguay strikers return to fitness after knee surgery last month, boosting his chances of facing some Liverpool team-mates against England in Group D Continue reading...

World Cup 2014: Cameroon squad fly to Brazil after pay dispute resolved

Posted: 08 Jun 2014 12:20 PM PDT

Players leave 12 hours late because of row over bonuses
We took out private loan to satisfy demands, says federation Continue reading...

Retail industry sets goals for World Cup profits

Posted: 08 Jun 2014 11:36 AM PDT

Televisions, beer and replica shirts among target goods, with supermarkets and electrical shops expected as biggest winners Continue reading...

Police fear rise in domestic violence during World Cup

Posted: 08 Jun 2014 11:00 AM PDT

Warnings sent to high-risk individuals as research reveals levels of domestic abuse rise after England games, win or lose Continue reading...

Fifa could factor in human rights record when choosing World Cup hosts

Posted: 08 Jun 2014 10:56 AM PDT

Football governing body considers new rules in wake of claims of corruption and maltreatment of migrant workers in Qatar Continue reading...

Social media is set to be the advertising winner at the Brazil World Cup

Posted: 08 Jun 2014 10:05 AM PDT

Twitter, YouTube and Facebook likely to cash in on advertising boost along with television and radio Continue reading...

Italys Ignazio Abate: England could be the revelation of World Cup

Posted: 08 Jun 2014 09:53 AM PDT

Defender says Group D opponents have created a good mix
We will arrive in the best physical and mental condition Continue reading...

Brazils politicians banking on World Cup victory to help soothe unrest

Posted: 08 Jun 2014 09:05 AM PDT

In an extract from his book, Alex Bellos reveals why nothing less than glory this summer is good enough for the host nation Continue reading...

Reunion on the cards as QPR consider move for Rio Ferdinand

Posted: 08 Jun 2014 09:00 AM PDT

Defender could team up again with Harry Redknapp
He would become the west London clubs highest-paid player Continue reading...

Mexico's World Cup generation game could pay off but not in 2014

Posted: 08 Jun 2014 08:00 AM PDT

A sleeping giant is starting to make the most of its young talent. Brazil 2014, however, could still be a tournament too soon

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Roy Hodgson: Frustrating draw with Honduras won't change England's World Cup plans - video

Posted: 08 Jun 2014 07:59 AM PDT

England manager Roy Hodgson says he took nothing from Saturday's 0-0 draw with Honduras. England failed to pick up a win from its two warm up friendlies, but are in good spirits after arriving in Brazil on Sunday. Hodgson says the Honduran draw failed to present anything new about his squad, less than a week out from its opening World Cup match with Italy Continue reading...

Are England being prematurely dismissed before the World Cup?

Posted: 08 Jun 2014 07:32 AM PDT

It has not provoked fervour, but there is little reason to regard Roy Hodgsons team as inferior to its feted predecessors Continue reading...

World Cup 2014: Cameroon squad refuse to fly to Brazil in pay dispute

Posted: 08 Jun 2014 07:23 AM PDT

Squad including Samuel Etoo and Alex Song remain at home
Strike had been narrowly averted during training camp Continue reading...

England must pick Daniel Sturridge - every other team in Brazil would

Posted: 08 Jun 2014 07:13 AM PDT

Liverpools striker was the leading English scorer in the Premier League and his figures stack up to the best in the world Continue reading...

Albert Adomah looks to complete fairytale rise at World Cup with Ghana

Posted: 08 Jun 2014 06:47 AM PDT

The Middlesbrough winger was painting his mothers house in 2010, but this time he joins the Black Stars bid to make history Continue reading...

Roo the psychic dog makes barking World Cup prediction: England victory

Posted: 08 Jun 2014 06:20 AM PDT

Pets at Home bulldog claims England will beat Italy in opening game of tournament Continue reading...

World Cup 2014: England land in Brazil in positive mood

Posted: 08 Jun 2014 05:30 AM PDT

England arrive at World Cup base in Rio de Janeiro
We really feel like a team, says Joe Hart Continue reading...

Sport picture of the day: Alpine football

Posted: 08 Jun 2014 04:58 AM PDT

Football is played everywhere, in some increasingly unlikely places: underground, on top of buildings, and here, on top of a mountain at the Ottmar Hitzfeld Gspon Arena in the Swiss Alps. You wouldn't want to kick the ball over the fence at this pitch Continue reading...
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