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Neymar lit up the opening match of the Confederations Cup with a stunning early goal but the final scoreline reflected a more laboured victory over Japan than the home fans were hoping for.

Brazil easily saw off France in their last friendly before the Confederations Cup.Oscar, Hernanes and Lucas scored the goals in the second half.Despite the wide advantage it was not an altogether convincing by the Selecao, but they nevertheless had t...

Brazil will complete their preparations for the Confederations Cup with a friendly against France tomorrow, looking to beat one of Europe's leading sides for the first time in three years.European teams have seen them off in each of the last two Worl...

Robert Snodgrass was the hero as Scotland pulled off a major shock by picking up their first win of the World Cup qualifying campaign against Croatia in Zagreb tonight.Gordon Strachan's men headed into the match already out of the race for Brazil in ...

Argentina are waiting on the fitness of captain Lionel Messi ahead of their World Cup qualifier with Colombia, where the Albiceleste will look to take another significant step towards sealing a place in next year's finals in neighbouring Brazil.Messi...

France coach Didier Deschamps believes Karim Benzema exemplifies the ''desire" in his squad as they prepare for friendlies against Uruguay and Brazil.The Real Madrid striker has reported for duty despite a knee injury and could play a part in one or...

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli will experiment with his side in tomorrow night's friendly with San Marino in Bologna.The Azzurri face the minnows and then the Czech Republic in a World Cup qualifier a week later before heading to Brazil for the Confede...

Josuha Guilavogui has thanked his St Etienne team-mates after earning a maiden call-up to the France squad.The Ollioules-born midfielder was named in the national squad for next month's matches against Uruguay and Brazil, reaping the rewards of a fin...

A Seattle man trying to dribble a soccer ball 10,000 miles to Brazil in time for the 2014 World Cup died Tuesday after being hit by a pickup truck on the Oregon Coast. Police in Lincoln City, Ore., said 42-year-old Richard Swanson was hit at ab...

Dunfermline welcome back Stephen Husband from suspension for their crunch relegation clash with Fife neighbours Cowdenbeath at what the financially-troubled club hope will be a busy East End Park.The Pars, who sit just three points behind the Blue Br...

James Stevenson curled home a stunning first-half free-kick as struggling Cowdenbeath recorded a 1-0 win at Raith.The visitors dominated the first 30 minutes and almost broke the deadlock on multiple occasions as Stevenson saw a 35-yard free-kick tip...

Falkirk will be under the control of interim manager Alex Smith against visitors Cowdenbeath as newly appointed manager Gary Holt does not start work until Monday.Holt will be in attendance as the Bairns tackle the Blue Brazil.''This game marks the s...

Denmark and Bulgaria shared the points in their World Cup Group B qualifier tonight in a match which did little to help either side's chances of reaching Brazil.Stanislav Manolev gave the visitors the lead early in the second half at Parken but a Dan...

The United States and Mexico meet in a World Cup qualifier Tuesday and both teams could use a boost.

A late equaliser from Fred secured a draw for an off-colour Brazil in their match against Russia at Stamford Bridge.Victor Fayzulin had given Russia the lead with a scrappy goal with a little over 15 minutes remaining and that had looked to have been...

Holland recorded their 13th consecutive World Cup qualifying win to further improve their chances of reaching the finals in Brazil with victory over Estonia in Amsterdam.While the win was hardly the most convincing of Oranje's impressive run it was e...