Person: Costa Ricans

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Brazil sweating on Neymar injury ahead of Switzerland clash

Brazil, already anxious and nervous after drawing their opening game against Switzerland, were given an almighty scare yesterday when Neymar limped off the training field with an ankle injury.

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VIDEO: Costa Rica inspired by arena Pele made famous

As the Costa Rica team arrive at the crumbling, atmospheric Urbano Caldeira stadium in Santos, a Neymar lookalike starts juggling a football and a dozen or so vociferous supporters go wild, screaming and waving national team flags wildly.

Tue, 24 Jun, 2014

Video shows why England need to be very afraid of Costa Rica

This great video shows Costa Rican players getting seriously involved in a training ground exercise.

Mon, 23 Jun, 2014

Keane backing Dunne for recall

Robbie Keane has backed Richard Dunne to return to the international set-up after he guided QPR back to the Premier League.

Mon, 09 Jun, 2014

Costa Ricans mourn passing of celebrity croc

Costa Ricans from a small town are in mourning after a celebrity crocodile passed away.

Thu, 20 Oct, 2011

Costa Rica elects first woman president

Costa Rica’s governing party candidate swept to an election victory today that made her the first woman president in the Central American nation.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2010

No hand up from FIFA

NOT so much a new chapter in the ‘Hand of Gaul’ saga, more like a postscript.

Tue, 01 Dec, 2009

Blatter: FAI ask for South Africa berth

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has claimed the FAI asked to be included in the World Cup finals as an extra team following Ireland’s controversial play-off exit to France.

Mon, 30 Nov, 2009

Bodies found in restaurant as quake toll rises

The Red Cross says searchers have found more bodies in mountain villages in Costa Rica hit by a 6.1-magnitude earthquake that killed at least 18 people.

Sun, 11 Jan, 2009

Crouch points way for Liverpool

Liverpool 3 Deportivo Saprissa 0

Fri, 16 Dec, 2005

Wasteful finishing makes it rough ride for Rafa

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez believes his team suffered from scoring too early in their comprehensive 3-0 win over Deportivo Saprissa in the semi-final of the Club World Championship.

Thu, 15 Dec, 2005

Crouch, Gerrard seal deal for Reds

Liverpool turned on the style to see off Deportivo Saprissa and set up a mouth-watering meeting with Sao Paulo in the final of the Club World Championship.

Thu, 15 Dec, 2005

Liverpool to face Saprissa in Japan

Sydney FC 0 Deportivo Saprissa 1

Mon, 12 Dec, 2005