Switzerland v France Preview

Group E | Friday 20 June | Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador | 21:00After both sides bagged three points in their opening matches this is game that will most likely decide which of the European neighbours top the group. The French are favourites…

Italy v Costa Rica Preview

Group D | Friday 20 June | Arena Pernambuco, Recife | 18:00Italy can’t afford to celebrate too much after opening the World Cup with an impressive win over England. The Azzurri have to recover physically after a draining match in the jungle…

Japan v Greece Preview

Group C | Thursday 19 June | Arena das Dunas, Natal | 23:59Japan and Greece will lock horns after both teams fell to defeat in their opening matches, making this game a must win for both sides. Japan lost 2-1 to African…

Uruguay v England Preview

Group D | Thursday 19 June | Arena Corinthians, Sao Paulo | 21:00Uruguay take on England in a mouth-watering clash as both sides come into the game off disappointing results in desperate need of a win to keep their World Cup dreams…

Colombia v Ivory Coast Preview

Group C | Thursday June 19 | Estádio Nacional de Brasilia, Brasília | 18:00Group C favourites Colombia take on Ivory Coast’s golden generation as both sides come into the game in good form following impressive results in their opening matches. A win for…

World Cup News – Issue 211

Eto’o Out For Croatia Clash Cameroon could be without captain Samuel Eto'o for their crucial World Cup clash against Croatia. The Chelsea striker has missed the last two days of training as he struggles with a knee problem and may have to…

Oscar: Player Profile

An Oscar Award Winning PerformancePersonal informationFull name: Oscar dos Santos Emboaba JuniorDate of birth: 9 September 1991 (age 22)Place of birth: Americana, Sao Paulo, BrazilHeight: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[2]Playing position: Attacking midfielderClub informationCurrent club: ChelseaNumber: 11Youth career  1998–2004 Uniao…

Commodore’s World Cup Update

We’ve successfully steered though the first round of matches, which is more than I can say for Portugal, Spain and Uruguay. Now is a time for reflection. A second to draw breathe before we delve headlong back into the…

Cameroon v Croatia Preview

Group A | Wednesday 18 June | Arena Amazonia, Manaus | 23:59The second round of matches in Group A sees Cameroon take on Croatia in Manaus on Thursday. Both sides need the three points after disappointment in their opening games. Featuring two teams…

Spain v Chile Preview

Group B | Wednesday June 18 | Estadio do Maracana, Rio de Janeiro | 21:00South Americans Chile take on wounded world champions Spain on Wednesday at the Estadio Maracana. La Roja will be looking to redeem themselves following their humiliating defeat at the hands of…