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World Cup: England v Italy

Posted: 14 Jun 2014 08:46 AM PDT

Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon indicates on social media that he is unlikely to be fit to face England on Saturday.

Phil Neville: Why counter-attack is key for England

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 11:40 AM PDT

BBC pundit Phil Neville gives his tactical lowdown on how England can beat Italy in their opening World Cup game.

No excuses for England - Gerrard

Posted: 14 Jun 2014 04:29 AM PDT

Captain Steven Gerrard says England will have no excuses for failure as they prepare to start their World Cup campaign.

Italy have slight advantage - Vialli

Posted: 14 Jun 2014 01:48 AM PDT

Former Italy striker Gianluca Vialli says Italy will have the edge over England in the 2014 Fifa World Cup Group D fixture.

My England had more chance - Eriksson

Posted: 14 Jun 2014 05:02 AM PDT

Ex-England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson says his 2006 squad had a better chance of World Cup success than Roy Hodgson's team.

Big win down to Van Gaal - Van Persie

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 04:29 PM PDT

Robin van Persie praises Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal for the team's 5-1 win over defending champions Spain.

Casillas accepts blame for Spain loss

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 05:24 PM PDT

Spain keeper Iker Casillas says he is responsible as the reigning champions suffer a 5-1 defeat against the Netherlands.

Modric hoping to be fit for Cameroon

Posted: 14 Jun 2014 01:52 AM PDT

Croatia midfielder Luka Modric hopes to be fit for his side's next World Cup match against Cameroon after a foot injury.

World Cup: Uruguay v Costa Rica

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 09:23 AM PDT

Preview followed by live coverage of the World Cup game between Uruguay and Costa Rica.

World Cup: Spain 1-5 Netherlands

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 03:18 PM PDT

Spain's World Cup defence begins with a 5-1 thrashing by Group B rivals Netherlands in a rematch of the 2010 final.

Inside knowledge vital - Signeul

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 08:09 AM PDT

Scotland manager Anna Signeul believes inside knowledge could prove crucial when her side face Sweden on Saturday.

Fifa investigates Falklands banner

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 06:16 PM PDT

Fifa open disciplinary proceedings against the Argentina FA for players' support of their claims to the Falkland Islands.

Referees chief defends Brazil penalty

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 12:21 PM PDT

The Fifa referees chief backs the decision to award Brazil a controversial penalty in their World Cup opener against Croatia.

VIDEO: Neville expects experienced England XI

Posted: 14 Jun 2014 08:36 AM PDT

BBC Sport's Gary Neville believes England coach Roy Hodgson will begin their opening game of the Fifa World Cup with an experienced line-up.

VIDEO: England v Italy - Lineker's predictions

Posted: 14 Jun 2014 05:46 AM PDT

Gary Lineker looks ahead to England's opening Fifa World Cup match against Italy in the Amazonian city of Manaus.

VIDEO: Highlights: Spain 1-5 Netherlands

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 02:15 PM PDT

Netherlands thrash defending champions Spain 5-1 in the opening game of Group B, with two goals each for Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben.

VIDEO: Italy eat pressure for breakfast - Vialli

Posted: 14 Jun 2014 03:04 AM PDT

Vialli says England players are not good at handling pressure, but their 2014 Fifa World Cup opponents Italy 'grow up eating pressure for breakfast'.

VIDEO: England's World Cup highs and lows

Posted: 29 May 2014 10:59 PM PDT

A look back at England's mixed fortunes at World Cups, from victory in 1966 to humiliation against Germany in 2010.

VIDEO: Highlights: Chile 3-1 Australia

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 05:09 PM PDT

Jean Beausejour's late strike seals a 3-1 victory for Chile over Australia in Group B of the World Cup.

VIDEO: Dutch delight & the best from Brazil

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 08:26 PM PDT

Get all the best action from day two of the Fifa World Cup in Brazil in under 10 minutes with Match of the Day's World Cup Catch-Up.

VIDEO: World Cup in numbers - day two

Posted: 14 Jun 2014 12:43 AM PDT

BBC Sport takes a look at some of the facts and figures you may have missed from the second day of the 2014 Fifa World Cup.

VIDEO: Total football is back - BBC pundits

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 04:14 PM PDT

BBC pundits Thierry Henry, Alan Shearer and Rio Ferdinand say that total football is back after the Netherlands demolished world champions Spain 5-1.

VIDEO: It could have been eight - Van Persie

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 05:17 PM PDT

Robin van Persie says Netherlands could have scored "six, seven or eight" after the Dutch destroyed World Cup holders 5-1 in their opening group B game.

VIDEO: Radio 1 psychic predicts goal on air

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 03:14 PM PDT

Psychic Demian Allan predicts before kick-off that Netherlands would produce a dramatic moment about 9:10pm, the exact time they scored.

VIDEO: England do not fear Italy - Gerrard

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 03:06 PM PDT

Captain Steven Gerrard says his team do not fear Italy ahead of England's opening World Cup game in Manaus.

VIDEO: Van Persie heads spectacular goal

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 12:57 PM PDT

Striker Robin van Persie equalises for Netherlands against Spain with a spectacular diving header, to make it 1-1.

VIDEO: Robben scores fifth Dutch goal

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 01:56 PM PDT

Arjen Robben puts the Netherlands 5-1 ahead against Spain after rounding goalkeeper Iker Casillas, his second goal of the game.

The waiting is over - can England deliver?

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 04:01 PM PDT

England go into Saturday's World Cup opener against Italy looking relaxed and ready, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

End of an era for humbled Spain?

Posted: 14 Jun 2014 12:14 AM PDT

Is Spain's six-year domination of international football in tatters after their stunning humiliation by the Netherlands?

England's football rivals in Bedford

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 07:32 PM PDT

A community in Bedford will be supporting the opposition when England start their 2014 Fifa World Cup campaign on Saturday.

Life as an English pro in Brazil

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 08:23 AM PDT

How former Lincolnshire schoolboy Seth Burkett swapped the English Evo-Stik League for Brazilian professional football.

Murray plays down Hibs job link

Posted: 14 Jun 2014 07:58 AM PDT

Strongly linked with the Hibs manager's job, Ian Murray insists it is wrong to assume he is in a rush to leave Dumbarton.

Dikgacoi has 'tremendous potential'

Posted: 14 Jun 2014 02:04 AM PDT

Kagisho Dikgacoi will be keen to make a swift return to the Premier League with Cardiff City. says Crystal Palace boss Tony Pulis.

Sligo Rovers 2-2 Derry City

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 02:01 PM PDT

Ryan McBride scores twice as Derry City draw 2-2 with 10-man Sligo Rovers in Friday's Premier Division match.

Today at the World Cup: Day three

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 04:51 PM PDT

Who is playing? How can you watch the games? Who does our expert think will win? All the information you need on World Cup day three.

England confidence high, says study

Posted: 14 Jun 2014 06:25 AM PDT

Confidence in the England team is high, according to a study of millions of words relating to football during the World Cup.

Football365 | England

Football365 | England


Hodgson: Believe in England

Posted: 14 Jun 2014 12:56 AM PDT

Roy Hodgson says England will give their fans something to cheer about against Italy in the World Cup on Saturday.

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Welbeck boost for England

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 03:10 PM PDT

Roy Hodgson has revealed Danny Welbeck will be fit for Saturday's World Cup opener against Italy in Manaus.

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FIFA allays England fears

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 09:57 AM PDT

FIFA insists the pitch in Manaus for England’s opening Group D game against Italy will be fine.

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England v Italy preview

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 09:17 AM PDT

Danny Welbeck has been declared fit for England's opening World Cup Group D game against Italy in Manaus.

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Henderson: England fearless

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 07:36 AM PDT

Jordan Henderson has declared that England’s youngsters are fearless ahead of their World Cup opener against Italy.

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Baines buoyed by build-up

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 08:31 AM PDT

Leighton Baines believes England’s World Cup preparations have cultivated a club-like spirit in the squad.

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Football365 | Premier League News


PSG confirm Luiz signing

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 10:33 AM PDT

David Luiz has completed his £50million move from Chelsea to Paris Saint-Germain, the French club have confirmed.

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City wrap up Sagna deal

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 06:38 AM PDT

Manchester City have signed Bacary Sagna from Arsenal on a three-year contract.

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Emotional Bentley retires

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 03:34 AM PDT

Former Blackburn and Tottenham forward David Bentley has retired, admitting he had 'fallen out of love with the game'.

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New Palace deal for Speroni

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 09:54 AM PDT

Crystal Palace goalkeeper Julian Speroni has signed a new one-year contract with the Premier League club.

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Williams 'wants Swansea stay'

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 10:14 AM PDT

Ashley Williams’ agent insists the Swansea City captain does not want to leave, amid interest from Sunderland.

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Coloccini to stay at Newcastle

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 09:32 AM PDT

Fabricio Coloccini has reaffirmed his commitment to Newcastle United, insisting he is ‘very happy’ at the club.

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Everton keen to keep loan duo

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 03:55 AM PDT

Everton are working on keeping Romelu Lukaku and Gareth Barry at Goodison Park next season says Bill Kenwright.

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Schweinsteiger in United link

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 09:28 AM PDT

Manchester United have been backed to land Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger this summer.

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De Gea excited about Van Gaal

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 04:34 AM PDT

David de Gea says he is excited about the change and innovation that Louis van Gaal will bring to Manchester United.

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Stoke ready to trim squad

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 04:27 AM PDT

Stoke City chief executive Tony Scholes has admitted that a number of players will have to move on to balance the squad.

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Gueye makes Everton exit

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 05:44 AM PDT

Everton have confirmed forward Magaye Gueye has left the club by mutual consent after four years at Goodison Park.

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Hodgson calls on Rooney to step up

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 03:01 PM PDT

Roy Hodgson wants Wayne Rooney to silence his critics by firing England to a win in their opening World Cup match against Italy

England must perform - Gerrard

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 03:01 PM PDT

Steven Gerrard admits England will have no excuses if they fail to deliver the win the country is yearning for on Saturday

Spain thrashed by impressive Dutch

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 02:17 PM PDT

Dutch maestros Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben inspired Holland to a stunning unthinkable 5-1 win over defending champions Spain in a thrilling encounter that will go down in World Cup history

Suarez misses Uruguay opener

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 01:47 PM PDT

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has left Luis Suarez out of his starting XI for their Group D opener against Costa Rica on Saturday in Fortaleza

Peralta strike seals Mexico victory

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 11:33 AM PDT

Oribe Peralta struck in the second half as Mexico got their World Cup campaign under way with a 1-0 victory over lacklustre Cameroon in rain-lashed Natal

Prandelli talks up Italy old guard

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 10:31 AM PDT

Italy are preparing to deploy a troupe of exciting young talents in their rainforest battle against England but coach Cesare Prandelli insists it is his old guard that holds the key to victory

Sherwood still talking to Baggies

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 10:31 AM PDT

West Brom are deep in talks with Tim Sherwood over becoming the clubs new boss but he is not the only candidate Press Association Sport understands

Beckenbauer handed FIFA ban

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 10:02 AM PDT

Franz Beckenbauer has been banned from football by FIFA for 90 days while the organisations ethics commission investigate a breach of its code

PSG complete Luiz signing

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 09:31 AM PDT

Paris Saint-Germain have announced the signing of Brazil defender David Luiz from Chelsea

Speroni commits to Palace

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 09:01 AM PDT

Goalkeeper Julian Speroni has signed a new contract with Crystal Palace the Barclays Premier League side have confirmed

Kenwright targets Barry deal

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 09:01 AM PDT

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright is hopeful he can do a deal to secure Gareth Barry on a permanent deal but does not expect to see any movement on the clubs other loan star Romelu Lukaku until after the World Cup

Spain v Netherlands: World Cup Match Preview

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 06:21 AM PDT

Defending Champions Spain take on the Netherlands at the Arena Fonte Nova at 8pm looking to become the first European team to win the World Cup in South America and also retain their title

Sagna signs for City

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 06:01 AM PDT

Manchester City have announced the signing of France and Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna

Cahill pleased with solid defence

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 05:32 AM PDT

Only Spain conceded fewer goals than England during World Cup qualification - a solid foundation Gary Cahill is hopeful of building on in Brazil

Brazil 3, Croatia 1, Twitter 12 million in World Cup opener

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 04:47 AM PDT

Hosts Brazils controversial 3-1 win over Croatia in the opening game of the World Cup generated massive Twitter traffic with more than 12

Bentley calls it a day

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 03:46 AM PDT

Former England midfielder David Bentley has retired from football aged 29 insisting the game has become robotic and boring

De Gea: Van Gaal will boost United

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 03:31 AM PDT

David de Gea is confident Louis van Gaal can return Manchester United to glory next season

Italys De Sciglio out of England match

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 02:31 AM PDT

Italy right back Mattia De Sciglio will play no part in his countrys opening World Cup match with England in Manaus on Saturday after being ruled out with a left thigh injury the coaching staff announced

Youth Coach David Oldfield parts ways with Baggies

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 01:50 AM PDT

Albions Under-21s coach parts company with club ALBION have announced David Oldfield will be leaving his position as the club's Senior Professional Development Coach for a new challenge at MK Dons

Kolarov Signs New Deal With City

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 01:40 AM PDT

Manchester City player Aleksander Kolarov has

Japan fans shamed after ref aids Brazil in opener

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 11:32 PM PDT

Japanese football fans hung their heads in shame Friday after referee Yuichi Nishimuras controversial performance in the World Cup opener helped Brazil to a 3-1 win over Croatia further clouding FIFAs showpiece tournament

England not fazed by state of pitch

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 11:16 PM PDT

England have received assurances that the dry pitch in Manaus is suitable for their first World Cup match against Italy on Saturday

Rooney praises Sturridge

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 10:47 PM PDT

Wayne Rooney hopes his partnership with Daniel Sturridge will provide England with some fireworks on Saturday night

Scolari salutes 'fantastic' Oscar

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 10:17 PM PDT

Neymar stole the show for Brazil in their opening World Cup triumph over Croatia but coach Luiz Felipe Scolari hailed the impact of Chelsea midfielder Oscar

Glory youngster De Silva signs for AS Roma

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 09:47 PM PDT

Perth Glory said Friday they had agreed terms for Serie A club AS Roma to sign youngster Danny De Silva afer the 2014-15 Australian A-League season

Spain-Netherlands repeat dominates Friday World Cup games

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 07:01 PM PDT

Defending champions Spain take on the Netherlands in a rerun of the 2010 final that dominates Fridays World Cup games

Croatia defender hits out at penalty scandal

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 07:01 PM PDT

Furious Croatia defender Dejan Lovren branded the penalty awarded against him during Brazils 3-1 win in the World Cup opener on Thursday a scandal questioning the referees right to be officiating at the showpiece event

Scolari thanks fans for passionate support

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 07:01 PM PDT

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari praised the passionate home crowd in Sao Paulo for inspiring his players to fight back to win their World Cup opener against Croatia on Thursday

Socceroos ready for massive challenge

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 07:01 PM PDT

Australia basking in the role of world Cup underdogs are up for the massive challenge of tackling Chile coach Ange Postecoglou promised in Cuiaba on the eve of Fridays Group B game

Pirlo lets his feet do talking for Italy

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 06:31 PM PDT

As expected from a man of few words Andrea Pirlo has shrugged off suggestions his role for Italy at the World Cup carries special status as the Azzurri prepare to face England in Manaus on Saturday

Lichtsteiner says Swiss must ignore seeding

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 06:31 PM PDT

Fullback Stephan Lichtsteiner says Switzerland cannot afford to pay attention to their status as top seeds in World Cup Group E

Suarez doubt dominates Uruguay preparation

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 06:16 PM PDT

Uruguay will give star striker Luis Suarez every chance to prove his fitness less than a month after having knee surgery ahead of their World Cup opener with Costa Rica in Fortaleza on Saturday

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Football365 | Arsenal


City wrap up Sagna deal

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 06:38 AM PDT

Manchester City have signed Bacary Sagna from Arsenal on a three-year contract.

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Emotional Bentley retires

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 03:34 AM PDT

Former Blackburn and Tottenham forward David Bentley has retired, admitting he had 'fallen out of love with the game'.

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Football365 | Liverpool


Rooney praises Rodgers' role

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 03:55 PM PDT

Wayne Rooney has praised Brendan Rodgers' role in the development of his England strike partner Daniel Sturridge.

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Chelsea defender Luiz to join PSG

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 09:50 AM PDT

Paris St-Germain announce the signing of Chelsea defender David Luiz on a five-year contract.

Fifa bans Beckenbauer over Qatar 2022

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 10:48 AM PDT

Fifa provisionally bans World Cup winner Franz Beckenbauer from all footballing activities for 90 days.

Manchester City agree deal for Sagna

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 07:12 AM PDT

Premier League champions Manchester City reach an agreement to sign Bacary Sagna from Arsenal.

Sherwood West Brom talks stall

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 11:05 AM PDT

Tim Sherwood is favourite to become West Brom's new head coach but is holding out for better terms for his backroom staff.

Rooney wants Sturridge understanding

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 03:25 AM PDT

Rooney wants a partnership with Sturridge at the 2014 Fifa World Cup that emulates his colleague's success with Suarez.

Xavi confident in Spain's style

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 05:27 PM PDT

Xavi insists Spain will win or die with their tiki-taka style as they aim for a fourth straight major international trophy.

'Scandalous' referee angers Croatia

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 12:36 AM PDT

The referee who awarded Brazil a controversial penalty should not be at the World Cup, says Croatia defender Dejan Lovren.

Suarez back training with Uruguay

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 03:25 AM PDT

Uruguay forward Luis Suarez returns to full training for the first time since his knee operation on 21 May.

Friday's gossip column

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 07:22 AM PDT

Danny Welbeck says he is fit, Lukaku rejects West Ham again, Manchester United want Bastian Schweinsteiger, plus more.

England youth can surprise - Fowler

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 05:34 AM PDT

England's youngsters can cause a surprise at the World Cup with a fearless approach, says Robbie Fowler.

Kenya team sent to Brazil - to watch

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 04:11 AM PDT

Kenya's president pays for the national football team to go and watch some World Cup matches in Brazil to inspire them to qualify in future.

Neymar delight at dream Brazil start

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 05:34 PM PDT

Neymar says his two goals in the 3-1 win over Croatia exceeded his dreams for Brazil's World Cup opener.

World Cup: Chile v Australia

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 12:57 PM PDT

Preview followed by live coverage of the World Cup game between Chile and Australia.

Bentley announces retirement at 29

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 06:13 AM PDT

Former England and Tottenham midfielder David Bentley retires from football aged 29, more than a year after his last match.

Barry Ferguson is new Clyde manager

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 10:45 AM PDT

Barry Ferguson is appointed player-manager of Scottish League Two side Clyde after leaving Championship outfit Blackpool.

England women close on World Cup

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 03:33 AM PDT

England face Belarus and Ukraine this month knowing two wins could clinch a place at the 2015 Women's World Cup.

Italy eye 'extraordinary' World Cup

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 03:20 PM PDT

Italy defender Andrea Barzagli is confident that the 2006 champions will have an "extraordinary" World Cup in Brazil.

VIDEO: Highlights: Mexico 1-0 Cameroon

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 10:55 AM PDT

Mexico beat Cameroon 1-0 in Group A with Oribe Peralta sweeping home a rebound for the game's only goal in the 61st minute.

VIDEO: Spain v Netherlands - Lineker's verdict

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 07:10 AM PDT

Gary Lineker makes his predictions before World Cup holders Spain take on fellow 2010 finalists Netherlands in the first Group B game at the 2014 Fifa World Cup.

VIDEO: Welbeck in contention - Hodgson

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 10:15 AM PDT

Head coach Roy Hodgson says forward Danny Welbeck is in contention for a starting place in England's opening World Cup fixture against Italy in Manaus.

VIDEO: Commentators go wild as Brazil score

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 07:25 AM PDT

The Brazilian commentary team let their excitement show as the hosts fight back from a goal down to beat Croatia 3-1 in the opening match of the tournament on Thursday night.

VIDEO: Croatia angry at 'embarrassing' referee

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 04:11 AM PDT

Croatia's Vedran Corluka says the performance of referee Yuichi Nishimura in their 3-1 defeat to Brazil was "embarrassing".

VIDEO: Man Utd not a distraction - Van Gaal

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 09:03 AM PDT

Netherlands head coach Louis van Gaal says his upcoming role as Manchester United manager will not adversely affect his focus on his country's World Cup campaign.

VIDEO: Scoring twice a 'dream' for Neymar

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 01:47 AM PDT

Brazil striker Neymar says he is "happier than he ever dreamt" after scoring twice in Brazil's 3-1 win over Croatia in the opening game of the 2014 World Cup.

VIDEO: Penalty decision was wrong - Shearer

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 02:00 AM PDT

Match of the Day's Mark Chapman and former England internationals Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy debate the controversial penalty awarded to Brazil during their 3-1 defeat of Croatia.

VIDEO: Lambert's 'dreams' coming true

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 01:08 AM PDT

England forward Rickie Lambert says that "all the dreams I had as a kid" have come true in the last year, as he prepares to play in his first major international tournament.

VIDEO: Super Neymar & the best from Brazil

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 08:05 PM PDT

Get all the best action from day one of the Fifa World Cup in Brazil in under 10 minutes with Match of the Day's World Cup Catch-Up.

VIDEO: World Cup in numbers - Day 1

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 12:44 AM PDT

A look at some of the facts and figures you may have missed from the opening day of the 2014 World Cup.

VIDEO: Highlights: Brazil 3-1 Croatia

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 03:11 PM PDT

Watch highlights as Brazil come back from a goal down to beat Croatia 3-1 in the opening match of the 2014 World Cup at the Arena de Sao Paulo.

VIDEO: Saints 'should have British coach'

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 05:30 AM PDT

Former Southampton boss Lawrie McMenemy tells BBC South Today he thinks the club's next manager should be British.

VIDEO: Neymar strike sparks Brazil

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 02:54 PM PDT

Brazil star Neymar scores a long-range equaliser for Brazil as they bounce back from going a goal down against Croatia in the opening match of the 2014 World Cup.

VIDEO: Relive Brazil's rousing anthem

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 10:12 PM PDT

Watch hosts Brazil get the 2014 World Cup off to a rousing start as they passionately sing the national anthem ahead of their first match against Croatia.

Manaus - welcome to the jungle

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 04:47 PM PDT

Heat and humidity create the effect of a furnace says chief football writer Phil McNulty, from the city of England's opening World Cup match.

Today at the World Cup: All you need to know

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 04:46 PM PDT

Who is playing? How can you watch the games? Who will win? All the information you need on 2014 Fifa World Cup day two.

Croatia's agony is Brazil's ecstasy

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 09:59 PM PDT

Neymar's double gets Brazil's World Cup campaign off to a winning start but Croatia will rightly feel aggrieved, writes Ben Smith.

Brazil star Dani Alves's humble roots

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 05:10 PM PDT

Donna Bowater travels to Juazeiro in north-eastern Brazil to speak to Dani Alves's family about his humble beginnings.

Rangers reveal season ticket figures

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 12:05 AM PDT

Rangers say 17,000 season-ticket renewals reduces short-term financing needs after fans called for sales figures to be released.

Edwards signs new deal with Wolves

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 04:13 AM PDT

Wolves midfielder Dave Edwards signs a new two-year contract, tying him to Molineux until summer 2016.

Boyce agrees move to Ross County

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 08:28 AM PDT

Cliftonville's Northern Ireland striker Liam Boyce agrees a move to Scottish Premiership side Ross County.

Hodgson urges supporters to believe

Posted: 13 Jun 2014 08:01 AM PDT

England manager Roy Hodgson asks supporters to believe in his side as they prepare to start their World Cup campaign.