Sunderland skipper John O’Shea is determined not to find himself involved in a relegation battle next season.

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Miguel Delaney and Julian Bennetts debate the question of the day.

Robin van Persie admits Holland face a challenge of expectation as they prepare to take on Australia.

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque could make wholesale changes for this evening’s make-or-break World Cup Group B game against Chile in Rio.

Fernando Torres has warned that Spain are prepared to win at all costs against Chile tonight (8pm) — even if it means abandoning their usual stylish football.

A radiator salesman called Phil Neville has offered to do a job swap with his football commentator namesake — after receiving abuse intended for the former defender on Twitter.

How Belgium went from Euro 2000 no-hopers to many people’s outside picks to win the World Cup in Brazil.

Phil Neville has admitted working as a commentator is "harder than I thought" after hundreds of viewers complained about his on-air performance during the World Cup game between England and Italy.

Germany national team head scout Urs Siegenthaler believes coach Joachim Low is on the verge of the crowning moment of his coaching career.

England suffered a bizarre disruption during their World Cup opener against Italy on Saturday night.

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Portugal suffered a major scare yesterday after Cristiano Ronaldo was forced to cut short a training session.

Cesc Fabregas yesterday completed his move to Chelsea, claiming he has "unfinished business" in the Premier League, with former club Arsenal deciding not to exercise their first-option agreement on the Spain midfielder.

The Netherlands are more streetwise now than when they tackled Spain in the 2010 World Cup final, according to national captain, Robin van Persie.

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Former Manchester United manager David Moyes said it was "unfortunate" he was not given more time at Old Trafford but insisted he had benefited from his short spell in charge there.

Robin van Persie said he was relishing the prospect of linking up with Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal when he takes over as Manchester United manager after the World Cup.