Fantasy football and grim reality are set to collide at the 2014 World Cup. Liam Mackey, in Rio de Janeiro, predicts the winner.

Dunga’s reign as Brazil coach looks to be at an end following their World Cup exit yesterday at the hands of Holland.

BRAZIL legend Pele has once again come out with strong criticism for Argentina coach Diego Maradona, questioning how his side has been playing in this World Cup.

BRAZIL midfielder Gilberto Silva has admitted he is wary of the threat the Ivory Coast possess ahead of tomorrow’s Group G clash.

ARGENTINA boss Diego Maradona claimed he isn’t alarmed by his side’s precarious qualifying position after Saturday’s 3-1 loss to rivals Brazil at the Estadio Gigante de Arroyito in Rosario, a result for which he took full responsibility.

SUBSTITUTE Giuseppe Rossi scored a brace to help Italy mount a second-half recovery against 10-man United States and claim victory in their Confederations Cup debut in Pretoria last night.

Brazil national team doctor Jose Luiz Runco has confirmed he will treat Arsenal forward Eduardo as he recovers from a broken leg.

A couple of years out of the limelight, indulging perhaps in a desire to work on credible art-house movies, can cast a Hollywood star down the billing of their next blockbuster.