Spain ignite World Cup bid by smashing 7 past Costa Rica
Spain shredded Costa Rica 7-0 on Wednesday in a brutal destruction in their Group E opener, which launched their bid to lift a second World Cup.
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Seventh heaven for Luis Enrique's Spain
Former champions Spain got their World Cup off to a pulsating start on Wednesday through a record 7-0 win over a shell-shocked Costa Rica, with an early Dani Olmo strike taking his country past the 100 goal mark in soccer's showpiece event.
The World Cup of upsets? Germany suffer shock defeat to Japan
Germany suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Japan at the Khalifa International Stadium on Wednesday.
Given and Gorman inducted into FAI Hall of Fame
Shay Given and Linda Gorman have been inducted into the FAI Hall of Fame.
'Our joy is one': Saudi World Cup win sparks rare Arab unity
Saudi Arabia's unexpected World Cup victory over giants Argentina triggered a rare moment of joint celebration across the fractured Arab world including among Qataris -- less than two years after a seething regional dispute.
Captain Thiago Silva hopes Brazil get the best out of mercurial Neymar
Captain Thiago Silva knows Brazil face "fierce competition" in Qatar but feels the squad are relaxed as they prepare to kick off their bid for World Cup glory with their opening Group G game against Serbia.
Japan pull off World Cup shock, score late to beat four-time champions Germany
Japan stunned Germany 2-1 in their World Cup opener on Wednesday, punishing the four-time champions for not taking their chances after they dominated the first half.
Ronaldo Man United partnership a dream, but nothing lasts - Bruno Fernandes
Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes says it was a dream to play with Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United, but "nothing lasts forever".