Football

Bruno has denied involvement in Samudio's disappearance

Same old, same old. The World Cup champions will be European. Either Dutch, Spanish or German, to be precise.

Forlan is hoping a right thigh injury will not stop him from playing in the third-place playoff.

Watching his team as a spectator is hurting the injured German skipper.

Spain has been the most consistent team of the past two or three years and is the favourite for the title, he said.

Argentina's Lionel Messi went into the tournament as FIFA world player of the year and at the height of his powers.

Three World Cup meetings between the teams have ended with the winner going on to reach the final.

Argentina's latest poster boy Gonzalo Higuain stands a strong chance to surpass his coach.

The latest disputed play will spark calls for FIFA to institute instant replay to help determine goals.

The Netherlands has been more substance than style so far at the World Cup.

Kaka will be back after a suspension for a red card against Ivory Coast.

Paraguay will look to a trio of sharpshooters to see them into the World Cup second round.

South Korea will certainly be an appetising prospect for the twice WC winners in the 2nd round on Saturday.

For England, the criticism back home could turn to a volcano of venom should it be eliminated in the opening round.

The return of two suspended players and the absence of two others could prove to be a deciding factor.

The Brazil playmaker remains displeased after being sent off late in the 3-1 win over Ivory Coast on Sunday.