Uruguay v Costa Rica preview – Liverpool forward likely to be rested
Uruguay are seen as the favourites to win Group D, while Costa Rica will be trying everything they can to not be just a team…
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Chile 3-1 Australia: Ex-Everton star shines despite Socceroos defeat
Chile took home the spoils but certainly found this encounter harder than expected. Australia looked to be out the game early on but launched an…
Chile v Australia preview – Socceroos’ hopes pinned on Crystal Palace star
Chile will want to make an instant impact on their goal difference, while Australia will be playing for pride. To be played on Friday 13th…
Brazil v Croatia: Brazil player ratings – Chelsea’s Oscar is diamond in the rough
Oscar shone out from the rest of his team mates as Brazil nervously won to get their World Cup campaign underway. Brazil Player Ratings Julio…
World Cup – Key Battles: United and Chelsea players key for respective sides
Manchester United’s star striker is essential to Netherlands’ mounting a serious challenge against Spain, whilst Chelsea FC’s Azpilicueta will have his work cut out stopping…
Brazil 3-1 Croatia: Chelsea star scores in Selecao win
Brazil opened the 2014 World Cup with a 3-1 win in not such traditional fashion as Croatia stole the samba mood with a fighting performance.…
Spain v Netherlands – Chelsea new boy can make mark
2010 World Cup holders take on runners up in an epic re-match. Both Spain and Netherlands will want to gain an early advantage in what…
Newcastle United can break into top six
Newcastle United can achieve Premier League success next season, but only if they make some key signings this summer. #489598303 / gettyimages.com A 10th-place finish…
Time for Southampton’s academy to get the recognition it deserves
The Saints have been producing top-class players for years, and it is high time that they are appreciated for it. #481290389 / gettyimages.com Over the…
Liverpool will struggle next season, and here’s why
Next season’s Champions League adventure will prove to be costly for Brendan Rodgers’ side. If Liverpool players and fans haven’t gone through enough pain over…
