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Live coverage of day nine at the World Cup including Italy v Costa Rica

Bryant looking forward to next basketball season and insists he is 100% fit

Catalans are considering move to sign veteran left-back as they seek defensive reinforcement.

The England boss doubted the striker's world class ability before kick off.

Liverpool skipper was at fault for both goals in the loss to Uruguay to add to his list of bad memories.

Defending champion Spain was thrashed out from the world cup tournament after their dismal performances.

Honduras and Ecuador battle it out in a do-or-die Group E fixture. Find out how to follow the game live in the UK.

Moreno has been coached by both Pochettino and van Gaal.

Ibrahim Toure died in Manchester after a reported battle with cancer while brothers were at World Cup.

Liverpool are ready to bid £15m to beat Manchester United to the signing of Real Madrid's Sami Khedira.

The Belgian international refuses to be drawn on his future at the Emirates.

What changes should England make for the road to Euro 2016 after expected World Cup exit

Brazil's players asllowed to have sex - as long as it's nothing 'acrobatic'.

Balotelli is understood to be Wenger's first choice in bolstering his attack.

Switzerland take on France in their second Group E fixture. Find out how to follow the game live in the UK.

The Spaniard has lost his place in Pellegrini's starting line-up in favour of Edin Dzeko.

Murray says he may be in better shape than last year.

After Aguero's and Reus' setbacks, the Catalans earmark the Argentine to strengthen the front.

Catalans are reportedly set to include Alexis Sanchez as part of £30m Luis Suarez deal

Tottenham looking to steal march on Arsenal and Liverpool to sign Wilfried Bony if they fail to land Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea.

Mourinho admits is very easy to talk about changes after Spain's disaster.

The Brit will avoid world no. 1 until a possible meeting in the final.

Italy take on Costa Rica in a crucial Group D fixture in the 2014 Fifa World Cup. Find out where to watch live in the UK

Italy must beat Costa Rica on Friday to give England any hope of escaping Group D.

Arsenal have reportedly set their sights on signing Mario Mandzukic from Bayern Munich if they miss out on signing Mario Balotelli this summer.

England are on the brink of elimination in Brazil after Thursday's defeat.

Luis Suarez brace leaves England needing a mathematical miracle to remain in the competition.

Mario Balotelli is coy on his future plans after being linked with a switch to Arsenal during the summer transfer window.

The Austrian Grand Prix returns since the last race in 2003. Find out how to follow the practice session live in the UK.