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Manaus stadium built for the heat, says sports official

Manaus stadium built for the heat, says sports official

MANAUS sports secretary has declared England and Italy should have no issues with the heat in his city for their World Cup opener. 7 Dec 2013
Players, coaches react to World Cup draw

Players, coaches react to World Cup draw

WE take a look at reaction from various figures to Friday’s 2014 FIFA World Cup draw. 7 Dec 2013
Del Bosque: Spain, Aussies not in group of death

Del Bosque: Spain, Aussies not in group of death

SPAIN coach Vicente del Bosque does not believe his country's 2014 FIFA World Cup pool can be considered the 'group of death'. 7 Dec 2013
Wilmots: No world-class opponents in Belgium's group

Wilmots: No world-class opponents in Belgium's group

MARC Wilmots believes there are "no world-class players" available to Belgium's Group H opponents at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. 7 Dec 2013
Pekerman confident of Colombia progression

Pekerman confident of Colombia progression

JOSE Pekerman is confident over Colombia's chances of qualifying for the last 16 of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. 7 Dec 2013
Boateng hails 'dream' World Cup draw

Boateng hails 'dream' World Cup draw

GHANA midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng hailed a dream FIFA World Cup draw that could see him face his brother Jerome. 7 Dec 2013
Sabella satisfied with Argentina's 'positive draw'

Sabella satisfied with Argentina's 'positive draw'

ARGENTINA coach Alejandro Sabella reflected positively on his side's group for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. 7 Dec 2013
Socceroos excited by tough World Cup draw

Socceroos excited by tough World Cup draw

EXCLUSIVE: Tough and exciting is how Socceroos James Holland Mathew Ryan have described the difficult draw handed to Australia for the 2014 World Cup. 7 Dec 2013
Socceroos draw World Cup champs Spain

Socceroos draw World Cup champs Spain

THE Socceroos will be pitted against defending World Cup champions Spain and 2010 runners-up, the Netherlands, in a horror draw for Brazil 2014. 7 Dec 2013
In 48 hours, IT COULD BE YOU!

In 48 hours, IT COULD BE YOU!

WELL, we’re just 48 hours away from announcing the winner of the Ultimate Football Experience! 4 Dec 2013
Cafu: We'd love a rematch, Australia!

Cafu: We'd love a rematch, Australia!

FORMER Brazilian World Cup winner Cafu says he’d be happy to see the Socceroos meet Brazil in the 2014 World Cup. 4 Dec 2013
7 days till we announce the lucky winner!

7 days till we announce the lucky winner!

THE countdown is on! In a week the winner of the Ultimate World Cup Experience will be announced. 29 Nov 2013
Cause of Sao Paulo crane collapse unknown

Cause of Sao Paulo crane collapse unknown

ARENA de Sao Paulo site coordinator Andres Sanchez says the cause of a crane collapse which killed two workers remains unknown. 28 Nov 2013
Workers killed by World Cup stadium collapse

Workers killed by World Cup stadium collapse

PART of the stadium due to host the opening match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup has collapsed, killing two construction workers at the site. 28 Nov 2013
Mascherano tells Messi to take his time

Mascherano tells Messi to take his time

JAVIER Mascherano has told Lionel Messi to be selfish as he begins rehabilitation to ensure he makes a full recovery from a hamstring tear. 18 Nov 2013
Scolari: Brazil will win World Cup

Scolari: Brazil will win World Cup

LUIZ Felipe Scolari is confident Brazil can live up to expectations and win the FIFA World Cup next year. 18 Nov 2013