Tomorrow:
June 10 in East Rutherford, N.J.
Portugal-Ireland
Thursday:
2014 FIFA World Cup Opening Match Preview: Brazil vs Croatia
GHANA!
But the Real Madrid ace returned to training on Saturday with Paulo Bento's side, who have failed to sparkle in their captain's absence.
Portuguese officials were tight-lipped Sunday about Ronaldo's availability for the Ireland encounter, but forward Vieirinha told reporters: "If he is fit to train, he is fit to play the match."
The organisation said Cuban-American rapper Pitbull and Brazilian singer Claudia Leitte will sing the official tune We Are One before Brazil takes on Croatia in Sao Paulo.
The song has let down many Brazilians who complain that it sounds too generic for the country's Bossa Nova fans and that it features foreign musicians singing mostly in English and Spanish. many Brazilians who complain that it sounds too generic for the country's Bossa Nova fans and that it features foreign musicians singing mostly in English and Spanish
.The Official 2014 FIFA World Cup Song We Are One (One Big Lie - Ole Ola)
"If he doesn't score, he is assisting or creating or working hard for the team," said ex-England skipper Beckham.
"I think for opposing teams to see Wayne Rooney on a team sheet - that scares them."
There is something very American about a rah-rah speech to rally the troops. The German-born Klinsmann, though, turned that concept on its proverbial head with his reality based preview that raised just as many eyebrows as did his decision to cut Landon Donovan, the countrys most accomplished player, from the 23-man roster.
Maybe there is a method to Klinsmanns madness, or perhaps he is just mad.
I saw most of the US match against Nigeria. The Eagles pressed our guys pretty hard early, but the center of the defense held pretty solid with the central midfielders really forcing Nigeria to the wings. A much better defensive performance than against Turkey, despite the identical scoreline. Things broke down a bit after about 70 minutes, with the wholesale substitutions, so I wouldn’t read too much into it, but holding on for those last 20-25 minutes in each game is going to be critical.
And thank goodness Jozy Altidore finally put one (and then two!) into the net. If there was ever a time for someone to break out of a slum, it would deb right about now.
World Cup 2014: Wayne Rooney ready to lead England - Del Piero
World Cup 2014: Wayne Rooney scares rivals - David Beckham
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Good for Maradona criticizing possible FIFA corruption
Pele wants to banish the ghost of 1950, wants Uruguay Brazil final
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Chile might be another dark horse to win the whole thing.
Australia Socceroos Wilkinson: We'll keep it cool against Chile