Costa Rica’s Rodney Wallace on missing the 2014 World Cup, why he think this team can emulate that success and what he learned from life in Brazil ahead of their Group E clash.
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Tunisia Keeper ‘Fakes’ Injury to Help Players Break Ramadan Fast
Tunisia’s goalkeeper, Mouez Hasan, appeared to be feigning injuries in two friendlies so his teammates could break their fast mid-game.
Peru Captain Paolo Guerrero Cleared to Play Despite Drug Ban
Peru captain Paolo Guerrero can play at this summer’s World Cup after a Swiss tribunal ruled on his drug ban.
Messi Would Swap Barcelona Titles for World Cup
Lionel Messi is so desperate to win the World Cup with Argentina that he would trade success with Barcelona to triumph in Russia this summer.
Mohamed Salah Confident of Being Fit for World Cup, Egypt FA Are Optimistic Too
Egypt forward Mohamed Salah says he is “confident” of playing in the World Cup after suffering a shoulder injury in the Champions League final defeat by Real Madrid.
Son Must Step Up to Become World Cup Great, says South Korea coach
Son Heung-min needs to overcome his status as a marked man after an impressive season for Tottenham Hotspur if he is to establish himself among the game’s elite at the World Cup in Russia, says South Korea coach Shin Tae-yong.
Rival World Cup Captains Urge FIFA to Lift Guerrero’s Ban
The captains of Australia, Denmark and France have asked Fifa to lift the ban on Paolo Guerrero – the skipper of group rivals Peru – so he can play at this summer’s World Cup in Russia.
Lacazette and Martial Fail to Make France Squad, Payet Ruled Out by Injury
Alexandre Lacazette and Anthony Martial have been left out of France’s squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Dimitri Payet misses the tournament through injury.
Seleção Select Injured Neymar, PSG Future in Doubt
The Brazil captain has been sidelined since March and speculation is rife regarding the world’s most expensive player’s club future.
Gotze Misses Out on Germany’s Provisional Squad
World Cup-winning goalscorer Mario Gotze has been left out of Germany’s squad for June’s tournament in Russia.
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