Group F
Argentina
On the six previous occasions the World Cup has been hosted
in South America, a country from that continent has eventually come out on top.
That includes one of Argentina’s two previous World Cup wins, on…
Group E
France
For a few days in November, it did not even look like France
would reach the World Cup.
A miserable showing away to Ukraine in the play-off saw Les
Bleus come away from Kiev with a…
Group D
Uruguay
This is likely to be the final shot at World Cup glory for
Oscar Tabarez’s aging Uruguay side.
A repeat of the 2010 campaign where they finished third
behind Spain and Holland would be deemed a…
Group C
Colombia
Over the last 18 months, Colombia have risen from a trendy “dark horse” pick for an outsider contender at the 2014 World Cup to genuine challengers for the trophy.
This is quite remarkable given…
Group B
Spain
World Cup holders Spain again enter a major tournament in
rude health and are amongst the favourites to retain their crown.
La Roja qualified from their group in first place ahead of
France, despite being held…
Group A
Brazil
Brazil underwent a huge transformation in 2013, and the hosts now enter the World Cup as the tournaments favourites.Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, who led the Selecao to World Cup glory in 2002, boldly declared after…
Pirates SignSenegalese Midfielder Sarr
Orlando Pirates have announced the signing of Issa Sarr from
Platinum Stars. The Senegalese midfielder has penned a three-year
deal with Pirates. “I am happy to have signed with Orlando Pirates,” Sarr is
quoted as saying on Bucs'…
Chabangu Proud After Reviving Career At SwallowsLerato Chabangu has grabbed his second chance after Gordon Igesund threw him a lifeline during his time as Moroka Swallows coach. So far, Chabangu has flourished as a pivotal member of Zeca Marques'…
PSG Sign Luiz For £50mParis Saint-Germain are expected to complete a deal for David Luiz before the World Cup after agreeing a fee understood to be about £50m with Chelsea for the transfer of the Brazilian. The deal, which…
The Hopes Of A Nation Resting On FalcaoPersonal informationFull name: Radamel Falcao Garcia ZarateDate of birth: 10 February 1986Age: 28Place of birth: Santa Marta, ColombiaHeight: 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)Playing position: StrikerClub informationCurrent club: MonacoNumber: 9Youth career 2001–2005: River…
International Friendly | Saturday 31 May | Rotterdam | 20:30Netherlands and Ghana will meet in a mouth-watering encounter as they prepare for the World Cup in Brazil that kicks off in just under two weeks.To Win (90mins)Netherlands 5/10Draw 29/10Ghana 54/10NETHERLANDSCaptain Robin van Persie netted…
International Friendly | Sunday 1 June 2014 | Borussia-Park | 19:30Germany host Cameroon in an international friendly match as both sides make their final preparations ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.To Win (90mins)Germany 1/4 Draw 49/10 Cameroon 86/10GERMANY
A second-string team launched…