Brazil v Germany Preview

Semi-Final | Tuesday 08 July | Estádio Mineirão, Belo Horizonte | 22:00It 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 | 18:00Argentina 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 | 18:00The 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 2/1Draw 9/4Germany 14/10FRANCEFrance breezed through…

Keylor Navas: Player Profile

Navas Keeping Costa Rica’s Dream AlivePersonal information Full name: Keylor Antonio Navas GamboaDate of birth: 15 December 1986Age: 27Place of birth: San Isidro, Costa Rica Height: 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)Playing position: GoalkeeperClub information Current team: LevanteNumber: 1 Youth career SaprissaSenior career 2005–2010 Saprissa…

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…