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German Formula One driver Nico Rosberg had 'illegal' helmet made featuring image of World Cup

Thomas Muller seemingly non-fussed about James Rodriguez pipping him to Fifa's Golden Boot.

Rihanna has sparked controversy after she was pictured kissing and touching the World Cup trophy.

Eyebrows have been raised after Lionel Messi picked up the Fifa Golden Ball award ahead of others.

Fifa prevent Barca from unveiling Suarez

Fifa has released its shortlist for the Golden Ball, with Germany and Argentina boasting seven players in the list.

Match Hospitality chief executive disappears from hotel room before police arrive

The Liverpool striker will serve his four month ban from all football

Islamic State of Iraq and Syria sends warning to Fifa President Sepp Blatter.

Ray Whelan from FIFA partner company Match Hospitality arrested by Brazilian police

Catalan club are willing to pay up to £48m

Former Barcelona assistant coach believes move to Barca will help Uruguayan's rehabilitation

José Mujica's has been shot six times, spent 14 years in jail and is the world's 'poorest president'.

Uruguay president Jose Mujica defends bite shame star Luis Suarez by branding Fifa 'sons of bitches'.

Police release image of biting suspect who bears resemblance to disgraced Uruguay striker.

The italian centre-back believes that the proposed formula is excessive.

Football fans can leave their female partners with guardians and enjoy World Cup matches.

Neymar could face similar punishment to Nicklas Bendtner after falling foul of Fifa's pants police.

LIVE coverage of the final games in both Group G and Group H.

Ban means Suarez will miss the rest of the World Cup as well as nine Premier League games.

Football's governing body has power to ban Luis Suarez from competing for Liverpool - report

Football fans in Norway placed bets at odds of 175-1 that Luis Suarez would bite opponent

The Uruguayan striker is in trouble once again after allegedly biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini.

The Liverpool forward could face a ban of up to two years or 24 matches.

Adidas will reach its target of €2bn in football sales for the World Cup

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

Platini believes it is time for a change at the top of football's governing body.

As excitement builds for this year's World Cup, we look at who the tournament's founding father was.

A guide on how you can watch the 2014 Fifa World Cup on your smartphone, tablet, PlayStation, Xbox and Chromecast

2014 FIFA World Cup starts on 12 June with host nation Brazil taking on Croatia.