Brazil v Germany Preview

Semi-Final | Tuesday 08 July | Estádio Mineirão, Belo Horizonte | 22:00 It is almost ridiculous to think, given that these are perhaps the two most iconic sides in World Cup history, that this is only the second meeting between them at the…

Local News – Issue 213

Still No Contract For Lekgwathi Veteran defender Lucky Lekgwathi has continued to show his loyalty to Orlando Pirates by training at the club without a contract. The 37-year-old's previous contract expired on Monday. However, he is still waiting for clarity on his…

International News – Issue 213

Liverpool Sign Lallana Liverpool have taken their summer spending to the £40m mark after completing the signing of Adam Lallana from Southampton. The 26-year-old travelled to Merseyside to discuss personal terms and undergo a medical on Friday after Southampton accepted Liverpool’s…

Argentina v Belgium Preview

Quarter-Final | Saturday 05 July | Estadio Nacional Mane Garrincha, Brasília | 18:00 Argentina and Belgium complete another mouthwatering quarter-final with both sides boasting many well known players including the great Lionel Messi. This is Belgium’s golden generation and they have so far backed up…

France v Germany Preview

Quarter-Final | Friday July 4, 2014 | Estadio Maracana, Rio de Janeiro | 18:00 The first World Cup 2014 quarter-final takes place in Rio on Friday evening with an all European affair as France take on Germany. To Win (90mins) France 2/1 Draw 9/4 Germany 14/10 FRANCE France breezed through…

Keylor Navas: Player Profile

Navas Keeping Costa Rica’s Dream Alive Personal information  Full name: Keylor Antonio Navas Gamboa Date of birth: 15 December 1986 Age: 27 Place of birth: San Isidro, Costa Rica  Height: 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) Playing position: Goalkeeper Club information  Current team: Levante Number: 1  Youth career  Saprissa Senior career  2005–2010 Saprissa…

Divock Origi: Player Profile

Belgium’s Surprise Package  Personal information  Full name: Divock Okoth Origi Date of birth: 18 April 1995 Age: 19 Place of birth: Ostend, Belgium Height: 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Playing position: Striker Club information  Current team: Lille Number: 27 Youth career  Genk 2010–2012: Lille Senior career  2012– Lille: 40 Appearances, 6 goals National team  2010:…

James Rodriguez: Player Profile

Colombia’s World Cup SuperStar Personal information  Full name: James David Rodríguez Rubio Date of birth: 12 July 1991 Age: 22 Place of birth: Cucuta, Colombia Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Playing position: Attacking midfielder, winger Club information  Current team: Monaco Number: 10 Youth career  1995–2007: Envigado Senior career 2007–2008: Envigado 30…

Thomas Muller: Player Profile

Muller Looking To End Germany's 18 Year World Cup Drought Personal information Full name: Thomas Muller Date of birth: 13 September 1989 Age: 24 Place of birth: Weilheim in Oberbayern, West Germany  Height: 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) Playing position: Forward / attacking midfielder Club information Current…

Netherlands v Costa Rica Preview

Quarter-Final | Saturday 05 July | Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador | 22:00 Netherlands needed a penalty deep in stoppage time to seal a 2-1 comeback win over Mexico and advance to a quarter-final against Costa Rica who beat Greece on penalties later Sunday to…