Freddie Shires Archives: 06/2014

Spain striker Diego Costa says he is over his injury problems and in top shape ahead of the World Cup. Chelsea target Diego Costa says…

Midfielder Ramires says his Brazil side are aware of the pressure they face entering the World Cup as favourites. Brazil’s Ramires says his side are…

Roy Hodgson has praised legendary midfielder Andrea Pirlo ahead of England’s opening World Cup clash with Italy. England manager Roy Hodgson took the opportunity to…

Mario Balotelli was congratulated by Italy teammates at a training session in Mangaratiba after the squad heard news of the striker’s engagement. Mario Balotelli’s Italy…

Manchester United’s Shinji Kagawa says World Cup opposition will be completely different to anything Japan have faced previously. Japan’s star player Shinji Kagawa has spoken…

Ex-Chelsea defender and Brazil international Juliano Belletti has claimed Barcelona forward Neymar is more comfortable playing for his country than his club. Former Chelsea defender…

Premier League veteran Tim Howard has said his USA side are completely focused on their World Cup opener against Ghana on June 16. USA goalkeeper…

England’s Danny Welbeck was humbled by the experience of visiting Rio de Janeiro’s largest favela ahead of the World Cup. On the team’s first full…

USA captain Clint Dempsey has stressed that the World Cup will be very different to the teams’ recent friendly warm-ups. USA captain Clint Dempsey has…

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has praised teammates Raheem Sterling and Jordan Henderson ahead of Uruguay’s World Cup clash with England. Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has…