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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has warned Roy Hodgson that Wayne Rooney, 28, is less effective when he plays out wide. Daily Mirror
Rooney has conceded that he is facing a battle to keep his place in England's starting line-up for Thursday's vital World Cup clash with Uruguay. The Times (subscription only)
Hodgson claims Liverpool and Uruguay striker Luis Suarez, 27, still has much to do to be considered a world great. Daily Telegraph
England could be sanctioned by Fifa after it emerged its 2018 bid team had been quizzed about paying for a £35,000 dinner organised by disgraced former Fifa vice-president Jack Warner. Daily Telegraph
Spain Coach Vicente del Bosque is ready to make big changes to his line-up for Spain's next game against Chile. The Sun (subscription only)
Arsene Wenger will give striker Joel Campbell, 21, the opportunity to establish himself at Arsenal after he impressed in Costa Rica's shock win over Uruguay at the World Cup. The 21-year-old has had loan spells at Lorient, Real Betis and Olympiakos. Independent
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, 36, says his Ivory Coast team-mate Serge Aurier, 21, who set up his country's two goals in the win over Japan, has the capacity to step up seamlessly to the Premier League if he leaves Toulouse. Guardian
Virgil van Dijk is are target of Ronald Koeman if he becomes the new Southampton manager
Prospective Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has lined up Celtic's Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk, 22, for £8m as his first signing. Daily Mirror
Arsenal could be set to miss out on striker Alvaro Morata after Wolfsburg submitted a £15.9m offer for the Real Madrid 21-year-old. Independent
Athletic Bilbao are interested in a cut-price move for Spanish defender Nacho Monreal, 28, who joined Arsenal for £8m in 2013. Daily Express
Crystal Palace, Sunderland and Aston Villa are showing interest in Marseille midfielder Morgan Amalfitano, 29, who impressed on loan at West Brom last season. Daily Mail
Sunderland are close to signing Romania goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon, 27, who was recently told that his contract would not be renewed at Emirates Marketing Project. The Times (subscription only)
Croatia players are refusing to talk to World Cup reporters after photos were published of them bathing nude in the team's swimming pool. Guardian
Rooney has conceded that he is facing a battle to keep his place in England's starting line-up for Thursday's vital World Cup clash with Uruguay. The Times (subscription only)
Hodgson claims Liverpool and Uruguay striker Luis Suarez, 27, still has much to do to be considered a world great. Daily Telegraph
England could be sanctioned by Fifa after it emerged its 2018 bid team had been quizzed about paying for a £35,000 dinner organised by disgraced former Fifa vice-president Jack Warner. Daily Telegraph
Spain Coach Vicente del Bosque is ready to make big changes to his line-up for Spain's next game against Chile. The Sun (subscription only)
Arsene Wenger will give striker Joel Campbell, 21, the opportunity to establish himself at Arsenal after he impressed in Costa Rica's shock win over Uruguay at the World Cup. The 21-year-old has had loan spells at Lorient, Real Betis and Olympiakos. Independent
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, 36, says his Ivory Coast team-mate Serge Aurier, 21, who set up his country's two goals in the win over Japan, has the capacity to step up seamlessly to the Premier League if he leaves Toulouse. Guardian
Virgil van Dijk is are target of Ronald Koeman if he becomes the new Southampton manager
Prospective Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has lined up Celtic's Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk, 22, for £8m as his first signing. Daily Mirror
Arsenal could be set to miss out on striker Alvaro Morata after Wolfsburg submitted a £15.9m offer for the Real Madrid 21-year-old. Independent
Athletic Bilbao are interested in a cut-price move for Spanish defender Nacho Monreal, 28, who joined Arsenal for £8m in 2013. Daily Express
Crystal Palace, Sunderland and Aston Villa are showing interest in Marseille midfielder Morgan Amalfitano, 29, who impressed on loan at West Brom last season. Daily Mail
Sunderland are close to signing Romania goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon, 27, who was recently told that his contract would not be renewed at Emirates Marketing Project. The Times (subscription only)
Croatia players are refusing to talk to World Cup reporters after photos were published of them bathing nude in the team's swimming pool. Guardian
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Wayne Rooney has been training with England's reserves as he battles to save his World Cup. The 28-year-old striker has also been taking part in extra shooting practice.
Spain forward Juan Mata, 26, says the defending champions should not change their style, despite suffering a 5-1 defeat by Netherlands in their opening match.
Spain boss Vicente del Bosque admits that he will make changes as Spain prepare for their vital meeting with Chile.
Roy Hodgson risks a rift with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger by recalling Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 20, to the England team. (The Times)
Eden Hazard, 23, has been ordered to put his country before his ego if he wants to become one of the top five players in world football. Full story: The Sun
Midfielder Tom Cleverley, 24, could join Arsenal from Manchester United as part of a deal to take Thomas Vermaelen to Old Trafford. Full story: Daily Mirror
Atletico Madrid want Emirates Marketing Project striker Alvaro Negredo, 28, as a possible replacement for Chelsea-bound Diego Costa. Full story: Daily Star
Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain, 26, is a target for Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United. Full story: Daily Express
Arsenal are ready to launch a £25m move to sign Mario Balotelli, 23, from AC Milan. Full story: Daily Star
Winger Tom Ince, 22, is in talks with Queens Park Rangers over a move to Loftus Road. Full story: Sky Sports
Lionel Messi left one young football fan heartbroken before Argentina's victory over Bosnia-Hercegovina. The 26-year-old Barcelona forward snubbed a mascot as he moved in for a handshake. Full story: Metro
Germany players celebrated their 4-0 win over Portugal by posing with Chancellor Angela Merkel in the dressing room. Full story: Daily Mail
Balotelli filled a page in his World Cup sticker book with pictures of himself. Full story: Guardian
Spain forward Juan Mata, 26, says the defending champions should not change their style, despite suffering a 5-1 defeat by Netherlands in their opening match.
Spain boss Vicente del Bosque admits that he will make changes as Spain prepare for their vital meeting with Chile.
Roy Hodgson risks a rift with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger by recalling Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 20, to the England team. (The Times)
Eden Hazard, 23, has been ordered to put his country before his ego if he wants to become one of the top five players in world football. Full story: The Sun
Midfielder Tom Cleverley, 24, could join Arsenal from Manchester United as part of a deal to take Thomas Vermaelen to Old Trafford. Full story: Daily Mirror
Atletico Madrid want Emirates Marketing Project striker Alvaro Negredo, 28, as a possible replacement for Chelsea-bound Diego Costa. Full story: Daily Star
Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain, 26, is a target for Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United. Full story: Daily Express
Arsenal are ready to launch a £25m move to sign Mario Balotelli, 23, from AC Milan. Full story: Daily Star
Winger Tom Ince, 22, is in talks with Queens Park Rangers over a move to Loftus Road. Full story: Sky Sports
Lionel Messi left one young football fan heartbroken before Argentina's victory over Bosnia-Hercegovina. The 26-year-old Barcelona forward snubbed a mascot as he moved in for a handshake. Full story: Metro
Germany players celebrated their 4-0 win over Portugal by posing with Chancellor Angela Merkel in the dressing room. Full story: Daily Mail
Balotelli filled a page in his World Cup sticker book with pictures of himself. Full story: Guardian
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Roy Hodgson is preparing to return forward Wayne Rooney, 28, to a central role for England's crunch match against Uruguay on Thursday. Times (subscription required)
QPR boss Harry Redknapp believes Uruguay will have "no chance" of beating England if striker Luis Suarez, 27, is not fit. Evening Standard
Daniel Sturridge's goalscoring World Cup debut came as no surprise to the 24-year-old Liverpool striker's first coach at Cadbury Athletic, Pete Evans, who watched him net 50 goals in a season aged eight. "If I was a gambling man I would have put money on him playing and scoring for England, but sooner than he has," Evans said. Birmingham Mail
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Rubin Kazan's France international midfielder Yann M'Vila, 23, is set to reject Liverpool and Arsenal in favour of a move to Inter Milan. Daily Star
Arsenal and Liverpool also want Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, 28, who is keen to play in the Champions League after becoming a free agent. Daily Express
The agent of Chelsea target Sefa Isci says the 18-year-old Anderlecht defender has rejected the chance of a move to Benfica. Daily Star
Emirates Marketing Project are unlikely to pursue their former youth-team goalkeeper Keiren Westwood, 29, who left Sunderland at the end of last season. City are looking to provide competition for first-choice Joe Hart after Costel Pantilimon joined the Black Cats. Manchester Evening News
Saudi Sportswashing Machine have offered a deal to Hertha Berlin's 22-year-old striker Pierre-Michel Lasogga. Saudi Sportswashing Machine Chronicle
Manchester United are likely to bid for Sami Khedira, who has also been a target for Arsenal, after Real Madrid told the 27-year-old midfielder he could leave. Daily Express
Another of new United manager Louis van Gaal's targets, Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels, 25, says he is staying with the German club for the immediate future. Daily Star
Crystal Palace are moving closer to a £1.5m deal for former Everton midfielder Diniyar Bilyaletdinov, 29, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Anzhi Makhachkala from Spartak Moscow. Croydon Advertiser
Middlesbrough are keeping tabs on Sammy Ameobi, with Saudi Sportswashing Machine open to offers for the 22-year-old forward. Saudi Sportswashing Machine Journal
Turkish side Besiktas want to take Fulham striker Kostas Mitroglou, 26, on a one-year loan deal. GetWestLondon
Premier League newcomers Leicester City are interested in Port Vale's out-of-contract defender Joe Davis, 20, who has been offered a new deal by the Valiants. Stoke Sentinel
New Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 27, says he told Barcelona to let him leave, and claims they tried to stop him departing. Sky Sports
Stoke boss Mark Hughes has returned from holiday keen to resolve the future of 25-year-old midfielder Steven Nzonzi, who has again hinted at a move. Stoke Sentinel
QPR boss Harry Redknapp believes Uruguay will have "no chance" of beating England if striker Luis Suarez, 27, is not fit. Evening Standard
Daniel Sturridge's goalscoring World Cup debut came as no surprise to the 24-year-old Liverpool striker's first coach at Cadbury Athletic, Pete Evans, who watched him net 50 goals in a season aged eight. "If I was a gambling man I would have put money on him playing and scoring for England, but sooner than he has," Evans said. Birmingham Mail
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Rubin Kazan's France international midfielder Yann M'Vila, 23, is set to reject Liverpool and Arsenal in favour of a move to Inter Milan. Daily Star
Arsenal and Liverpool also want Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, 28, who is keen to play in the Champions League after becoming a free agent. Daily Express
The agent of Chelsea target Sefa Isci says the 18-year-old Anderlecht defender has rejected the chance of a move to Benfica. Daily Star
Emirates Marketing Project are unlikely to pursue their former youth-team goalkeeper Keiren Westwood, 29, who left Sunderland at the end of last season. City are looking to provide competition for first-choice Joe Hart after Costel Pantilimon joined the Black Cats. Manchester Evening News
Saudi Sportswashing Machine have offered a deal to Hertha Berlin's 22-year-old striker Pierre-Michel Lasogga. Saudi Sportswashing Machine Chronicle
Manchester United are likely to bid for Sami Khedira, who has also been a target for Arsenal, after Real Madrid told the 27-year-old midfielder he could leave. Daily Express
Another of new United manager Louis van Gaal's targets, Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels, 25, says he is staying with the German club for the immediate future. Daily Star
Crystal Palace are moving closer to a £1.5m deal for former Everton midfielder Diniyar Bilyaletdinov, 29, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Anzhi Makhachkala from Spartak Moscow. Croydon Advertiser
Middlesbrough are keeping tabs on Sammy Ameobi, with Saudi Sportswashing Machine open to offers for the 22-year-old forward. Saudi Sportswashing Machine Journal
Turkish side Besiktas want to take Fulham striker Kostas Mitroglou, 26, on a one-year loan deal. GetWestLondon
Premier League newcomers Leicester City are interested in Port Vale's out-of-contract defender Joe Davis, 20, who has been offered a new deal by the Valiants. Stoke Sentinel
New Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 27, says he told Barcelona to let him leave, and claims they tried to stop him departing. Sky Sports
Stoke boss Mark Hughes has returned from holiday keen to resolve the future of 25-year-old midfielder Steven Nzonzi, who has again hinted at a move. Stoke Sentinel
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Portuguese surgeon Jose Carlos Noronha has warned Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, he is putting his career at risk by playing at the World Cup with a knee injury. nbcsports.com
Fifa has denied Diego Maradona's claim he was prevented from attending Argentina's opening match in the Maracana. Daily Mail
Greece midfielder Giannis Maniatis, 27, booked himself a flight home after a dispute during training, but was persuaded to stay. Guardian
Manchester United target Toni Kroos, 24, is no closer to committing his future to Bayern Munich despite the midfielder's team-mates Thomas Muller and Philipp Lahm being given new deals. Daily Mail
Arsenal are reportedly set to offer AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli, 23, a deal worth £180,000 per week to move to Emirates Stadium this summer. Metro
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers wants to sign midfielder Adam Lallana, 26, and defender Dejan Lovren, 24, from Southampton and is prepared to lose 23-year-old striker Fabio Borini as part of the deal. Daily Mirror
New Southampton boss Ronald Koeman wants Cardiff goalkeeper David Marshall, 29, to provide competition for Artur Boruc. Daily Mirror
Tottenham are lining up a £3m bid for Sunderland's 33-year-old defender John O'Shea. Daily Telegraph
Robin van Persie's 93-year-old granddad has been photographed #VanPersieing - a social media trend started after the Dutch striker scored against Spain at the World Cup.
England striker Wayne Rooney praised Manchester United team-mate Van Persie for his strike during the Netherlands' 3-2 victory over Australia. The 28-year-old tweeted: "Great finish by @Persie_official. Yes Batman."
Arsenal forward Theo Walcott congratulated Dutchman Arjen Robben for becoming the world's fastest footballer, a title he previously held. "Robben, Congrats for beating my clocked speed but thought it looked a bit downhill," the 25-year-old tweeted.
Englishman David Grey has appealed online for fellow Uruguay supporters to join him to watch Thursday's World Cup match without success. The 58-year-old developed a love for Uruguay based on striker Luis Suarez and the leftist ideals of the country's former guerrilla president, Jose Mujica. Guardian
Fifa has denied Diego Maradona's claim he was prevented from attending Argentina's opening match in the Maracana. Daily Mail
Greece midfielder Giannis Maniatis, 27, booked himself a flight home after a dispute during training, but was persuaded to stay. Guardian
Manchester United target Toni Kroos, 24, is no closer to committing his future to Bayern Munich despite the midfielder's team-mates Thomas Muller and Philipp Lahm being given new deals. Daily Mail
Arsenal are reportedly set to offer AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli, 23, a deal worth £180,000 per week to move to Emirates Stadium this summer. Metro
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers wants to sign midfielder Adam Lallana, 26, and defender Dejan Lovren, 24, from Southampton and is prepared to lose 23-year-old striker Fabio Borini as part of the deal. Daily Mirror
New Southampton boss Ronald Koeman wants Cardiff goalkeeper David Marshall, 29, to provide competition for Artur Boruc. Daily Mirror
Tottenham are lining up a £3m bid for Sunderland's 33-year-old defender John O'Shea. Daily Telegraph
Robin van Persie's 93-year-old granddad has been photographed #VanPersieing - a social media trend started after the Dutch striker scored against Spain at the World Cup.
England striker Wayne Rooney praised Manchester United team-mate Van Persie for his strike during the Netherlands' 3-2 victory over Australia. The 28-year-old tweeted: "Great finish by @Persie_official. Yes Batman."
Arsenal forward Theo Walcott congratulated Dutchman Arjen Robben for becoming the world's fastest footballer, a title he previously held. "Robben, Congrats for beating my clocked speed but thought it looked a bit downhill," the 25-year-old tweeted.
Englishman David Grey has appealed online for fellow Uruguay supporters to join him to watch Thursday's World Cup match without success. The 58-year-old developed a love for Uruguay based on striker Luis Suarez and the leftist ideals of the country's former guerrilla president, Jose Mujica. Guardian
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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says Germany's 25-year-old playmaker Mesut Ozil needs special treatment because he is "sensitive". Daily Mail
Belgium captain Vincent Kompany missed training on Thursday with a "slight groin strain". His country play Russia on 22 June. Guardian
AC Milan could lower their £27m asking price for Mario Balotelli, 23, if Arsenal are willing to send Costa Rica's Joel Campbell, 21, in the opposite direction. Metro
But Arsenal will move for Bayern Munich's Mario Mandzukic, 28, if they fail to sign former Emirates Marketing Project forward Balotelli. Daily Express
New West Brom manager Alan Irvine is interested in bringing Emirates Marketing Project midfielder Jack Rodwell, 23, to the Hawthorns either on loan or permanently. Daily Mirror
Liverpool and Arsenal are ready to resurrect their interest in Chile and Juventus right-back Mauricio Isla, 26. Daily Star
Monaco are in pole position to sign former Chelsea and England defender Ashley Cole. Daily Express
Five players are set to leave Chelsea this summer, with striker Fernando Torres, midfielder Marko Marin and forward Romelu Lukaku among those set to depart. Daily Star
Italy striker Mario Balotelli wants a kiss from the Queen if Italy keep England's World Cup hopes alive. England have a slim chance of qualifying for the knockout stages if Italy beat Costa Rica on Friday and the Azzurri striker tweeted: "If we beat Costa Rica, I want a kiss, obviously on the cheek, from the UK Queen."
Argentina's players seem relaxed ahead of their Group F match against Iran on Saturday, with Sergio Aguero posting a selfie with team-mate Maxi Rodriguez on Facebook.
Pop star Rhianna offered advice to England's defence after Luis Suarez inspired Uruguay to a 2-1 win, tweeting: "Man they know better than to give Suarez that much room bruh!"
Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson saw Uruguay's win over Roy Hodgson's men as a victory for Liverpool, tweeting: "Well done Liverpool. You beat England."
An eight-year-old Brazilian fan burst into tears of joy at the sight of meeting defender David Luiz. The boy had evaded security and ran onto the pitch where the Brazil squad were training and was embraced by former Chelsea defender Luiz. Independent.
Belgium captain Vincent Kompany missed training on Thursday with a "slight groin strain". His country play Russia on 22 June. Guardian
AC Milan could lower their £27m asking price for Mario Balotelli, 23, if Arsenal are willing to send Costa Rica's Joel Campbell, 21, in the opposite direction. Metro
But Arsenal will move for Bayern Munich's Mario Mandzukic, 28, if they fail to sign former Emirates Marketing Project forward Balotelli. Daily Express
New West Brom manager Alan Irvine is interested in bringing Emirates Marketing Project midfielder Jack Rodwell, 23, to the Hawthorns either on loan or permanently. Daily Mirror
Liverpool and Arsenal are ready to resurrect their interest in Chile and Juventus right-back Mauricio Isla, 26. Daily Star
Monaco are in pole position to sign former Chelsea and England defender Ashley Cole. Daily Express
Five players are set to leave Chelsea this summer, with striker Fernando Torres, midfielder Marko Marin and forward Romelu Lukaku among those set to depart. Daily Star
Italy striker Mario Balotelli wants a kiss from the Queen if Italy keep England's World Cup hopes alive. England have a slim chance of qualifying for the knockout stages if Italy beat Costa Rica on Friday and the Azzurri striker tweeted: "If we beat Costa Rica, I want a kiss, obviously on the cheek, from the UK Queen."
Argentina's players seem relaxed ahead of their Group F match against Iran on Saturday, with Sergio Aguero posting a selfie with team-mate Maxi Rodriguez on Facebook.
Pop star Rhianna offered advice to England's defence after Luis Suarez inspired Uruguay to a 2-1 win, tweeting: "Man they know better than to give Suarez that much room bruh!"
Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson saw Uruguay's win over Roy Hodgson's men as a victory for Liverpool, tweeting: "Well done Liverpool. You beat England."
An eight-year-old Brazilian fan burst into tears of joy at the sight of meeting defender David Luiz. The boy had evaded security and ran onto the pitch where the Brazil squad were training and was embraced by former Chelsea defender Luiz. Independent.
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Walter Ferreira, the physio behind Luis Suarez's recovery from knee surgery, suspended cancer treatment to see the 27-year-old Liverpool striker score twice in Uruguay's World Cup win over England. Independent
England captain Steven Gerrard's display against Uruguay was so bad, according to Spanish newspaper AS, they did not give the midfielder, 34, a rating for his performance. AS.com
Spain's shock elimination from the World Cup attracted scrutiny from North Korean state media. Football fans in the country said Spain's intricate "tiki-taka" passing style was "worn-out" after the world champions' early exit from the tournament, according to the Korean Central News Agency.
Japan's clash against Ivory Coast was one of the most viewed games of the 2014 World Cup. As many as 34.1m viewers in Japan watched the team's 2-1 defeat by the Ivorians on the NHK channel at 10:00 local time, while 42.9m in Brazil saw the hosts beat Croatia 3-1 in the tournament's opener on TV Globo. Fifa.com
Former England manager Glenn Hoddle wants current boss Roy Hodgson to stay in his role, despite the country's World Cup failings. ITV
Germany defender Jerome Boateng, 25, insists that he is focused on beating Ghana and not his brother, Black Stars midfielder Kevin-Prince, 27, when the teams face each other at 20:00 BST on Saturday. Daily Star
Barcelona want Liverpool striker Suarez, already a target for Real Madrid, and believe a £70m bid will activate a release clause. Daily Mirror
Bayern Munich striker Mario Mandzukic, 28, is set to reject the chance to join Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal or Chelsea to sign for Wolfsburg. Daily Star
AC Milan have told Arsenal they must spend £29.5m to sign former Emirates Marketing Project striker Mario Balotelli, 23. Daily Express
Crystal Palace will enquire about a deal for Manchester United winger Wilfried Zaha, 21, once manager Tony Pulis returns from media work in Brazil. Daily Mail
New Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is considering a move for Esteban Cambiasso, 33, who is leaving Inter Milan on a free transfer this month. Daily Mirror
Manchester United and Chelsea are set to miss out on Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos, 24, who wants to join Real Madrid once his contract expires in 2015. Daily Express
Sydney FC are in talks to get Australia striker Tim Cahill, 34, to the A-League following his World Cup heroics. ABC (Australia)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes Chelsea's title challenge next season will benefit from the winning mentality and Premier League experience of new signing and former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 27. Daily Star
Alan Stubbs is set to be named the new Hibernian manager after the Everton Under-21 boss impressed during talks. Daily Mail
England midfielder Jack Wheelchair apologised to fans after his team failed to progress to the World Cup knockout stages. "Gutted doesn't come close to how I am feeling right now. Sorry to all the fans who came out and supported us, and everyone back home," he tweeted.
"Loads saying no pride no passion," tweeted former England defender Rio Ferdinand. "The boys didn't try you saying? Rubbish. We just wasn't up to it. Nothing to do with pride & passion."
Triathlete Jonathan Brownlee wrote about his World Cup experience on Twitter: "I went to Spain and they lost. Came home and England lost, now in Switzerland and they are losing... where next?! Germany?"
Match of the Day presenter and former England striker Gary Lineker tweeted during France's 5-2 win over Switzerland: "The French are looking very good. One day, I'd like to say that about England."
Goals help make a striker popular - and in-form Manchester United and Netherlands striker Robin van Persie has accumulated 10 million fans on Facebook.
USA striker Clint Dempsey was in the mood for some high jinks when he 'photobombed' a picture of his national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann with members of the Brazilian local police.
One Brazilian family is sending more good fortune than most to their team - by crossing their fingers. All 14 members of the Silva family were born with an extra digit on each hand. Independent
England captain Steven Gerrard's display against Uruguay was so bad, according to Spanish newspaper AS, they did not give the midfielder, 34, a rating for his performance. AS.com
Spain's shock elimination from the World Cup attracted scrutiny from North Korean state media. Football fans in the country said Spain's intricate "tiki-taka" passing style was "worn-out" after the world champions' early exit from the tournament, according to the Korean Central News Agency.
Japan's clash against Ivory Coast was one of the most viewed games of the 2014 World Cup. As many as 34.1m viewers in Japan watched the team's 2-1 defeat by the Ivorians on the NHK channel at 10:00 local time, while 42.9m in Brazil saw the hosts beat Croatia 3-1 in the tournament's opener on TV Globo. Fifa.com
Former England manager Glenn Hoddle wants current boss Roy Hodgson to stay in his role, despite the country's World Cup failings. ITV
Germany defender Jerome Boateng, 25, insists that he is focused on beating Ghana and not his brother, Black Stars midfielder Kevin-Prince, 27, when the teams face each other at 20:00 BST on Saturday. Daily Star
Barcelona want Liverpool striker Suarez, already a target for Real Madrid, and believe a £70m bid will activate a release clause. Daily Mirror
Bayern Munich striker Mario Mandzukic, 28, is set to reject the chance to join Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal or Chelsea to sign for Wolfsburg. Daily Star
AC Milan have told Arsenal they must spend £29.5m to sign former Emirates Marketing Project striker Mario Balotelli, 23. Daily Express
Crystal Palace will enquire about a deal for Manchester United winger Wilfried Zaha, 21, once manager Tony Pulis returns from media work in Brazil. Daily Mail
New Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is considering a move for Esteban Cambiasso, 33, who is leaving Inter Milan on a free transfer this month. Daily Mirror
Manchester United and Chelsea are set to miss out on Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos, 24, who wants to join Real Madrid once his contract expires in 2015. Daily Express
Sydney FC are in talks to get Australia striker Tim Cahill, 34, to the A-League following his World Cup heroics. ABC (Australia)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes Chelsea's title challenge next season will benefit from the winning mentality and Premier League experience of new signing and former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 27. Daily Star
Alan Stubbs is set to be named the new Hibernian manager after the Everton Under-21 boss impressed during talks. Daily Mail
England midfielder Jack Wheelchair apologised to fans after his team failed to progress to the World Cup knockout stages. "Gutted doesn't come close to how I am feeling right now. Sorry to all the fans who came out and supported us, and everyone back home," he tweeted.
"Loads saying no pride no passion," tweeted former England defender Rio Ferdinand. "The boys didn't try you saying? Rubbish. We just wasn't up to it. Nothing to do with pride & passion."
Triathlete Jonathan Brownlee wrote about his World Cup experience on Twitter: "I went to Spain and they lost. Came home and England lost, now in Switzerland and they are losing... where next?! Germany?"
Match of the Day presenter and former England striker Gary Lineker tweeted during France's 5-2 win over Switzerland: "The French are looking very good. One day, I'd like to say that about England."
Goals help make a striker popular - and in-form Manchester United and Netherlands striker Robin van Persie has accumulated 10 million fans on Facebook.
USA striker Clint Dempsey was in the mood for some high jinks when he 'photobombed' a picture of his national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann with members of the Brazilian local police.
One Brazilian family is sending more good fortune than most to their team - by crossing their fingers. All 14 members of the Silva family were born with an extra digit on each hand. Independent
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