Carroll pulls out of Ireland clash
Andy Carroll, who is said to be considering a permanent transfer to West Ham, has been ruled out of England's friendlies against Republic of Ireland and Brazil due to a foot injury.
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Carroll and McCarthy in squad to face Ireland
England boss Roy Hodgson has included Andy Carroll and Alex McCarthy in his squad for the friendlies against the Republic of Ireland and Brazil.
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Ronaldinho, Kaka, Ramires left out of Brazil squad
Ronaldinho and Kaka were both left out of the Brazil's squad for the Confederations Cup, named by coach Luiz Felipe Scolari on Tuesday.
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Clark and Doyle out, Pilkington in for Ireland
Giovanni Trapattoni has named a provisional 28-man squad for the Republic of Ireland's upcoming series of fixtures, with Ciaran Clark and Kevin Doyle both left out due to the fact they are facing surgery.
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Giles backs Trapattoni and Ireland for Brazil
Former Republic of Ireland manager John Giles says Giovanni Trapattoni's side can still qualify for the World Cup in Brazil.
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Giles Backs Trap
John Giles says Ireland can still qualify for Brazil 2014 and backs manager Giovanni Trapattoni
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Cesar may be in trouble over Chelsea picture
QPR goalkeeper Julio Cesar could have landed himself in hot water with the club after a photograph appeared online with him wearing a Chelsea shirt.
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Bees cause delay in Brazil
Kick-off in Ponte Preta and Atletico Sorocaba's Campeonato Paulista encounter at the Moisés Lucarelli stadium on Saturday was delayed due to a swarm of bees.
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Republic of Ireland 40th in FIFA World Rankings
Ireland have dropped one place to 40th while Brazil remain at a record low of 18th in the latest FIFA World Rankings.
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Nadal celebrates first title since return
Rafael Nadal celebrated a title win in his second tournament back following seven months out injured as he swept aside David Nalbandian in straight sets in the final of the Brazil Open.
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Gremio hit with stadium punishment
The Arena do Gremio stadium, one of the 2014 World Cup venues in Brazil, will have to close one of its stands for its next Copa Libertadores game following the problems that left a number of fans injured in the last round of the tournament.
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Arsenal's Santos returns to Brazil
Arsenal defender Andre Santos has joined Gremio on loan until the end of the season, the Barclays Premier League club have announced.
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England secure rare victory over Brazil
Frank Lampard's second half strike earned England their first win over Brazil for 23 years with a 2-1 success in the friendly international at Wembley.
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Anzhi buy Willian for €35 million
Anzhi Makhachkala have signed Brazil midfielder Willian from Shakhtar Donetsk for €35 million.
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Brazil's sports minister calms fears for 2014
Brazil's sports minister has predicted the country will have more than enough hotel rooms for the 2014 World Cup and will avoid a repeat of the price gouging that occurred ahead of last year's UN conference in Rio de Janeiro.
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Runner attacked during race
A spectator attacks a runner during a race in Brazil
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2014 FIFA World Cup Magazine
A look ahead to the 2014 FIFA World Cup which will be held in Brazil.
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Unmusical Hodgson attempts to raise England hopes
England boss Roy Hodgson claims it is not "impossible" the country could win the World Cup in Brazil in 2014.
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Maradona wants to take Iraq to World Cup
Diego Maradona is on the brink of becoming coach of Iraq and wants to take the country to the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil.
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FIFA plays down Brazil violence fears
FIFA insists its security plan for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil will prevent any repeat of the violent scenes which halted the Copa Sudamericana final.