Brazilian assistant referee Tatiane Sacilotti runs her line with fear.

Coritiba striker Joel’s goal celebrations were abruptly cut short last night when he fell into a hole on the side of the pitch.

A goal celebration goes horribly wrong!

Once upon a time, Georgia had a team to be feared.

Charles Miller and his wonderful moustache have become familiar sights during the World Cup, but the man who brought football to Brazil could unintentionally ensure the country has a vibrant rugby team at the next Olympic Games.

Brazil star Neymar could not hold back the tears as he revealed he had come within a few inches of being paralysed.

Argentina v Switzerland(Sao Paulo, 5pm)

It is almost too cliched to seem possible; the manager of the American national side spending his free time driving a VW camper van driving from beach to beach, looking for the perfect surf spot.

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Tottenham head coach Tim Sherwood believes uncertainty surrounding his future has left him as vulnerable as a school substitute teacher.

Liverpool midfielders Phillipe Coutinho and Lucas Leiva, AC Milan playmaker Kaka, below, and Atletico Mineiro forward Ronaldinho were among the big names to miss out as Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari unveiled his 23-man World Cup squad yesterday.

AC Milan playmaker Kaka and Atletico Mineiro forward Ronaldinho were among the big names to miss out as Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari unveiled his 23-man World Cup squad today.

Just two days on from the World Cup draw and Brazil returned to a shocking and vicious reality on Sunday night.

Roy Hodgson is still putting his £10 on England to win the World Cup, but Football Association chairman Greg Dyke clearly thinks the team have no chance of getting out of their “group of death”.

Tottenham have agreed a €20m deal to sign midfielder Paulinho from Corinthians, according to the Brazilian club.

Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has warned Arsenal to forget about signing striker David Villa during the January transfer window.

Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has warned Arsenal to forget about signing striker David Villa during the January transfer window.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter intends to talk to talk to UEFA counterpart Michel Platini about the punishments that were this week handed out to the Serbian Football Association and some of their players and officials.

Rafael Benitez warned his Chelsea players to sharpen up or risk losing the Club World Cup final after they eased off in yesterday’s semi-final win over Monterrey.

Tigre president Sergio Massa has described last night’s abandoned Copa Sudamericana final against Sao Paulo as one of the most shameful days in Brazilian football history and urged the Argentinian Football Federation to take strong action after claims his players were the victims of violence.

Robin van Persie tops the Premier League transfers so far this summer. Here are this summer's confirmed deals so far:

Alex Ferguson has revealed Manchester United have hit a brick wall in their attempts to sign Robin van Persie from Arsenal.

Paris St Germain have confirmed that they have agreed a deal with Sao Paulo for the transfer of midfielder Lucas Moura.

Manager Andre Villas-Boas says Tottenham are still waiting for an acceptable offer for Luka Modric and he expects the midfielder to return to first-team training if the asking price is not met.

Lucas Moura’s agent Wagner Ribeiro says any move to Manchester United is off as they will not up their bid for the Brazilian ace.

Fernando Torres insists Chelsea will challenge for the Premier League title this season.

Lucas Moura’s agent has claimed a proposed move to Manchester United will not go through unless Alex Ferguson meets Sao Paulo’s asking price.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has made reclaiming the Premier League title “priority number one”.

Arsenal midfielder Denilson will remain at Sao Paulo for another season, the Gunners have confirmed.

Alisher Usmanov fears the “pinnacle” of Arsenal’s ambitions next season will be just securing Champions League qualification again, as the Gunners face up to the prospect of seeing captain Robin van Persie leave.

Chelsea have had a €40m offer for Brazil midfielder Lucas Moura rejected according to Sao Paulo president Juvenal Juvenico.

IN A snakeskin monokini and pink denim hotpants, Lea T emerges from a faux tropical portico and saunters into the bright lights.

Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby has undergone an ankle operation and will be out of action for up to 10 weeks, Gunners boss Arsene Wenger announced today.

Arsenal have confirmed midfielder Denilson has returned to former club Sao Paulo on loan for the 2011-12 campaign.

FLUMINENSE coach Muricy Ramalho is on the verge of being confirmed as Brazil boss following a meeting with federation officials yesterday.

TO begin with, a handy cut-out-and-keep guide to the 2010 World Cup, a life-saver for those who will not be able to devote their every waking hour to football for the next four weeks.

ROBINHO is set for a quick return to England, after the recently departed Manchester City striker was named in the Brazil squad for next month’s friendly against Ireland in London.

Robinho has criticised Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini for not giving him the freedom to express himself.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has confirmed negotiations have begun with Santos and Sao Paulo over a Robinho loan deal.

Liverpool’s Brazilian full-back Fabio Aurelio aims to prove his fitness this week in time for a possible return to first-team action for key domestic and European matches.

Former Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira believes Denilson has what it takes to become one of the best players at the Emirates if he is given time.