Supersubs break records, hearts with late goals galore

SANTO ANDRE Brazil (Reuters) - Substitutes have been lighting up the scoreboards at the World Cup with dazzling performances that have sparked their teams back to life and secured wins or draws that have made their coaches look like geniuses. When Germany fell 2-1 behind to Ghana late in the second half of their Group G match, Miroslav Klose came off the bench to equalise...

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Fifa hands Suarez four-month global ban

The Liverpool striker will not be available until October 26 and will miss the remainder of the World Cup, as well as Uruguay's 2015 Copa America campaign Fifa has issued Luis Suarez with a nine-match international ban and a four-month global suspension for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini. The Uruguay striker will miss his side's World Cup second round fixture...

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The final straw: Disgraceful Suarez must face record ban

The incident had only happened a few minutes earlier when the first jokes emerged. Now he had enjoyed three meals. He liked an Italian for dinner. And so on. There is humour to be found in everything. More than anything, though, Luis Suarez retains the capacity to shock. Even when he has bitten two other players, it is astonishing that a repeat offender should assault...

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MUST SEE! Comercial Nike: Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Ibrahimovic, Rooney & HULK

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Cameroon 1-4 Brazil: Neymar double sets up Chile clash

The Barcelona star scored his third and fourth goals of the tournament as the host nation condemned the Africans to their seventh straight World Cup defeat Two goals from Neymar helped Brazil to a 4-1 win over Cameroon and set up a last-16 clash with Chile. The forward exposed a vulnerable defence with glee in Brasilia on Monday, his first-half double sandwiching Joel...

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If the World Cup Were a Movie: Christian Bale as Lionel Messi, and 11 Other Casting Ideas (Photos)

Thomas Muller and Andrew Garfield Andrea Pirlo and Javier Bardem Arjen Robben and Jason Statham Cesc Fabregas and Zachary Quinto Christiano Ronaldo and Dave Franco David Luiz and Redfoo Javier Hernandez and Jay Hernandez Jurgen Klinsmann and Kevin Costner Kolo Toure and Idris Elba Lionel Messi and Christian Bale Oliver Giroud and...

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You Won't Believe These Football Stars Have Never Played In The World Cup

It is every footballer's dream to play in the World Cup. However, despite their brilliant talent and skill for their clubs, some never got the chance to participate in the World Cup. Here are 13 football stars who never played in the World Cup 1. Dimitar Berbatov (Bulgaria) Over the last decade, Dimitar Berbatov has shown football fans in Germany and England just how...

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Spain 0-2 Chile: Aranguiz sends holders crashing out of World Cup

The reigning world and European champions have exited the competition at the group stage after being stunned by their South American opponents World Cup holders Spain crashed out of the tournament after they were stunned 2-0 by a brilliant Chile side on Wednesday night. After a 5-1 hammering against the Netherlands in their opening Group B clash, Vicente del Bosque's...

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Germany 4-0 Portugal: Muller hat-trick downs 10-man Seleccao

The forward was ruthless in front of goal as Paulo Bento's side capitulated following the dismissal of Pepe in the first half Thomas Muller scored a hat-trick as Germany thrashed 10-man Portugal 4-0 in their opening World Cup game. Paulo Bento's side's chances of getting out of a tough Group G were placed in serious jeopardy as a Thomas Muller-inspired Germany put them...

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World Cup - France 3 - Honduras 0 All Goals

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Spain 1-5 Netherlands: Robben and Van Persie obliterate world champions

Two goals apiece for the attacking duo and a tap-in from Stefan de Vrij left Vicente del Bosque's men totally torn apart in the first game of their title defence Netherlands left World Cup holders Spain shaken to the core after they recorded a 5-1 thrashing in their opening game on Friday. Andres Iniesta scored in extra-time to give Spain a 1-0 win and the trophy in...

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Transfer ZOne in Summary

Mascherano agrees new dea - The Argentina international has agreed to an improved four-year deal at Camp Nou which includes a buyout clause of €100 million Barca close to £28m Marquinhos deal - The defender only signed for Paris Saint-Germain less than 11 months ago but looks set to leave for Camp Nou, while Dani Alves could move in the opposite direction Al-Sadd: No...

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Falcao to miss World Cup

Coach Jose Peckerman has confirmed that the Monaco striker is not yet fit enough to play competitively, which Amaranto Perea also drops out because of a physical complaint Colombia striker Radamel Falcao has failed to recover from a serious knee injury in time to make Jose Peckerman’s squad for the World Cup. The Monaco striker sustained ligament damage in his knee while...

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