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Luis Enrique undergoes surgery for appendicitis

Luis Enrique has undergone emergency surgery on his appendix, Barcelona confirmed on Monday.

Mancini staying at Galatasaray

Roberto Mancini has confirmed he will remain as manager of Galatasaray, amid speculation he was interested in a return to Italy.

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France perfectly prepared, says Matuidi

Blaise Matuidi believes France's 8-0 friendly win over Jamaica served as the perfect preparation for the FIFA World Cup.

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Capello confident over Dzagoev fitness

Fabio Capello is calm over the fitness of Russia's Alan Dzagoev after the midfielder visited hospital ahead of their FIFA World Cup opener.

Franjic will be key to the Socceroos' up-tempo style in Brazil.

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EXCLUSIVE: Franjic’s rise built on Aussie spirit and Samba flair

Ivan Franjic's extraordinary rise from park footballer in Melbourne to Socceroo starter has been built on his attack-minded style from fullback which drew inspiration from Brazilian greats.

Postecoglou is stamping his authority on the Socceroos.

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EXCLUSIVE: ‘Ange our ace in the pack'

Ange Postecoglou might be one of the most inexperienced international managers at the World Cup but Mark Milligan believes the Socceroos mentor is their ace in the pack to cause a shock.

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Minda replaces Castillo in Ecuador squad

Oswaldo Minda has been called up to Ecuador's FIFA World Cup squad as a replacement for the injured Segundo Castillo.

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Minda elated at late inclusion

Ecuador midfielder Oswaldo Minda was delighted to be called up to his nation's FIFA World Cup squad on the verge of the tournament.

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Newcastle sign Colback

Newcastle United have agreed a deal to sign midfielder Jack Colback from arch-rivals Sunderland.

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Bony: World Cup is more than a dream

Wilfried Bony can scarcely believe he is about to realise his dream of playing in the FIFA World Cup with Ivory Coast.

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Honda targets quarter-finals

Keisuke Honda believes Japan can make history and reach the last eight of the FIFA World Cup for the first time this year.

Tommy Oar evades a challenge in Australia's WCQ against Japan in June 2013.

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Oar relives pulsating Blue Samurai clash

FFA TV caught up with Socceroos winger Tommy Oar to look back at Australia's crucial World Cup qualifier against Japan in Saitama way back in June 2013.

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Del Bosque: There is no magic formula

Vicente del Bosque insists there is no secret to Spain's success, and shuns the idea of his side being favourites for the FIFA World Cup.

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Opponents still fear Rooney, says Beckham

Former England captain David Beckham insists Wayne Rooney still strikes fear into the hearts of opposing sides.

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Low relishing pressure

Germany coach Joachim Low says he is calm as pressure builds on his team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

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Heat dangerous for England, says Espinoza

England will struggle in Brazil's heat unless they keep possession at the FIFA World Cup, according to Honduras defender Roger Espinoza.

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Vieirinha thrilled by Ronaldo return

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has given Paulo Bento's squad a huge boost with his return to fitness, according to Vieirinha.

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Suarez always felt confident of fitness

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez always felt confident he would be fit for the FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

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Sammir surprised by extra attention

Brazil-born Croatia attacker Sammir said the extra attention he received in the nation of his birth would spur him on at the FIFA World Cup.

Defender Alex Wilkinson is a likely starter for the Socceroos against Chile.

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All eyes on Chile opener

Defender Alex Wilkinson says the Socceroos are fully recovered from their friendly defeat to Croatia and focusing on the job at hand five days out from their World Cup opener.