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England, Honduras draw physical World Cup warm-up 0-0

Sunday, 8 June 2014, 08:03 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

England and Honduras drew 0-0 in a fiery and physical final World Cup warm-up match that saw Honduras defender Brayan Beckeles sent off at Sun Life Stadium on Saturday.   The weather was as...

Reus ruled out of World Cup for Germany

Saturday, 7 June 2014, 17:42 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Germany attacking midfielder Marco Reus was ruled out of the World Cup on Saturday with an ankle injury sustained in a 6-1 friendly win over Armenia.   The German Football Federation said...

Capello did not believe in me - Steven Gerrard

Saturday, 7 June 2014, 11:01 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

England captain Steven Gerrard claims former manager Fabio Capello never believed in him to lead the side.   But the Liverpool midfielder says that current boss Roy Hodgson has total faith...

Despite struggles, Italy optimistic on arrival

Saturday, 7 June 2014, 10:22 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli doesn't appear the least bit concerned over the Azzurri's poor run-up to the World Cup.   The four-time champions arrived in Brazil on Friday following...

Germany thrash Armenia 6-1 but Reus injured

Saturday, 7 June 2014, 07:19 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Germany thrashed Armenia 6-1 in the side's last friendly match before the World Cup but influential midfielder Marco Reus' participation in the tournament was left hanging in the balance on...

Brazil beat Serbia 1-0 in final World Cup warm-up

Saturday, 7 June 2014, 07:12 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Striker Fred scored early in the second half to help Brazil defeat Serbia 1-0 in its final warm-up before the World Cup on Friday.   Brazil was struggling and fans were jeering the team when...

Likened to Rooney, Barkley is new England prodigy

Friday, 6 June 2014, 17:31 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

It's the eagerness to pin the nation's World Cup hopes on one player that irritates England coach Roy Hodgson so much.   No sooner had the focus in Miami switched from Wayne...

France winger Franck Ribery ruled out of World Cup

Friday, 6 June 2014, 16:15 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

France winger Franck Ribery has been ruled out of the World Cup after failing to overcome a back injury.   Coach Didier Deschamps had hoped Ribery would play a part in the friendly match...

World Cup: Hong aiming for knock-out round as player and coach

Friday, 6 June 2014, 15:30 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Hong Myong-bo is already regarded as one of Asia's greatest players. If the 45-year-old former South Korea captain can guide his national team to the knockout stage of the World Cup, it will be a...

World Cup: 5 South Korea players to watch

Friday, 6 June 2014, 14:30 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

With plenty of European-based talent, South Korea has players with top-level experience and the quality to makes things happen on the field.   Chief among them may be Son Heung-min, a Bayer...

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