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Divock Origi: Player Profile

Belgium’s Surprise Package Personal information Full name: Divock Okoth OrigiDate of birth: 18 April 1995Age: 19Place of birth: Ostend, BelgiumHeight: 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)Playing position: StrikerClub information Current team: LilleNumber: 27Youth career Genk2010–2012: LilleSenior career 2012– Lille: 40 Appearances, 6 goalsNational team 2010:…

James Rodriguez: Player Profile

Colombia’s World Cup SuperStarPersonal information Full name: James David Rodríguez RubioDate of birth: 12 July 1991Age: 22Place of birth: Cucuta, ColombiaHeight: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)Playing position: Attacking midfielder, wingerClub information Current team: MonacoNumber: 10Youth career 1995–2007: EnvigadoSenior career2007–2008: Envigado 30…

Thomas Muller: Player Profile

Muller Looking To End Germany's 18 Year World Cup DroughtPersonal informationFull name: Thomas MullerDate of birth: 13 September 1989Age: 24Place of birth: Weilheim in Oberbayern, West Germany Height: 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)Playing position: Forward / attacking midfielderClub informationCurrent…

Netherlands v Costa Rica Preview

Quarter-Final | Saturday 05 July | Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador | 22:00Netherlands 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…

Belgium v USA Preview

Round of 16 | Tuesday 01 July | Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador | 22:00Belgium and the USA could not have had more contrasting groups to progress from.USA snuck through the much-vaunted Group of Death in what was a gruelling and taxing qualification.Belgium…

Brazil v Colombia Preview

Quarter-Final | Friday July 4, 2014 | Estádio Castelão, Fortaleza | 22:00Hosts Brazil take on the invincible Colombians in another all South American clash for both sides as the first quarter-final kicks off in Fortaleza.To Win (90mins)Brazil 8/10Draw 26/10 Colombia 34/10BRAZILA nervous Brazil team…

Germany v Algeria Preview

Round of 16 | Monday 30 June | Estadio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre | 22:00Germany’s illustrious history in the FIFA World Cup is as well documented as their infamy in foreign affairs. Names like Beckenbauer and Gerd Muller roll off the tongue with…

Local News – Issue 212

Queiroz, Keshi And Carlos Amongst High Profile Applicants For Bafana JobSAFA president Danny Jordaan has confirmed the names of some of the people who have applied for the vacant Bafana Bafana job. The national team need a new head…

International News – Issue 212

Barca Sign Rakitic Croatian midfielder Ivan Rakitic has officially joined Spanish giants Barcelona from rival La Liga side Sevilla.“FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC have reached an agreement for the transfer of Ivan Rakitic,” read a statement on Barcelona’s official website. Ivan Rakitic…

Thiago Silva: Player Profile

Brazil’s Capitain Looking To Lead The Nation To GloryPersonal informationFull name: Thiago Emiliano da Silva Date of birth: 22 September 1984Age: 29 Place of birth: Rio de Janeiro, BrazilHeight: 182 cm (6 ft 0 in)Playing position: Centre backClub informationCurrent team: Paris…

Arjen Robben: Player Profile

Every Defender’s Nightmare Personal informationFull name: Arjen RobbenDate of birth: 23 January 1984Age: 30Place of birth: Bedum, Netherlands Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)Playing position: WingerClub informationCurrent team: Bayern MunichNumber: 10Youth career 1989–1996: vv Bedum1996–2000: GroningenSenior career 2000–2002: Groningen 34 Appearances, 10…

Juan Cuadrado: Player Profile

Colombia’s Explosive Winger At The Top Of His GamePersonal informationFull name: Juan Guillermo Cuadrado BelloDate of birth: 26 May 1988Age: 26Place of birth: Necocli, ColombiaHeight: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)Playing position: WingerClub informationCurrent team: FiorentinaNumber: 11Youth career Atletico UrabaIndependiente…