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FIFA World Cup

Rio Ferdinand heading for FIFA World Cup in Brazil but will...

BY JOHN GUBBA First of all let me say I have huge respect for both Roy Ferdinand and the current England manager Roy Hodgson, whom...

Lawman was right! 2 years on Strachan insists Shearer in minority...

As the worldwide debate over the pros and cons of VAR reach fever pitch, I can't stop thinking about my interview two years ago...

Messi mania inspires 120,000 Argentinian fans to invade Brazil’s World Cup

Day 14 and Messi mania has well truly arrived in Brazil - an estimated 120,000 Argentine fans arrived in Porto Alegre for their final...

Can Holland go all the way? Why Manchester United fans are...

  Louis Van Gaal is the new king of the mind games. That's my verdict on another remarkable twist at this fascinating World Cup. Holland's...

Road to Brazil begins with kind draw for England – but...

BY JOHN GUBBA England often fare better in qualification than they do when they reach major tournaments, and whoever succeds Fabio Capello was given a...

2014 World Cup | Messi magic | Benzema double

BY JOHN GUBBA What an awesome opening weekend it was at the World Cup in Brazil. Lionel Messi gave us a taste of his magic. A...

Sergio Romero is spot kick hero as Argentina end Dutch dream...

outstanding Mascherano shines with midfield masterclass In the end even master tactician Louis Van Gaal could not stop pre-tournament favourites Argentina reaching the final. It...

Brazil break Chilean hearts in pulsating penalty shoot out 3-2 after...

Well you can't beat the drama of a penalty shoot out. Host nation Brazil surviving a roller coaster of emotion to edge out Chile. But...

2014 World Cup | Swiss punished by Messi | USA fall...

BY JOHN GUBBA Well thank heavens for Lionel Messi – that's all I can say about Switzerland parking the bus and holding out for two...

2014 World Cup | BRAZIL GO NUTS | MEXICO HELD UP

Hello and welcome to our second WORLD CUP report from Brazil 2014. Entertainment wise the opening match was a real humdinger. A thrilling 3-1 win for...