No miracles, but plenty of conflicts, in the City of God
Fernando Meirelles, who directed City of God – the defining 2002 portrait of favela life in Brazil – believes conflict, of all sorts, remains the defining theme of life in the 21st century.
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Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Uruguay striker Luis Suarez after Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini accused him of biting. Here is how the world reacted to his latest “bite.”
Italy were already suffering after their exit from the World Cup – but a fan has also been dishing out racist abuse to Mario Balotelli, claiming: ‘you’re not even an Italian’.
The uninspiring draw with Costa Rica saw this England side become the first ever to finish bottom of a World Cup group, writes football commentator John Anderson. Can we ever recover?
Luis Suarez is facing yet another ban after being accused of biting an opponent at the World Cup. But what makes such a talented footballer bare his fangs for a bite?
Luis Suarez is at the centre of more biting allegations following Uruguay’s win against Italy at the World Cup. Meanwhile England drew with Costa Rica in their final match in Brazil.
A crockery firm which mistook Barack Obama for England footballer Chris Smalling – and plastered a picture of the US president on thousands of mugs – has given footy fans some much-needed amusement.
A new report says white working-class children are failing at sport because they are not being encouraged enough in schools – but does class really matter when competing on the field?
Wayne Rooney and Joe Hart face the British press, apologising for the early England exit from the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, saying “we’ve given everything and dedicated our lives to this tournament”.
Being an England fan is a life sentence of endless disappointment, extinguished hopes and sleepless nights, writes Malcolm Boughen.
The ITV football commentator has flown home from Brazil after his wife and children were burgled at knifepoint in their North London home in the latest in a growing number of “away-day robberies”.
Ten England supporters are in hospital after an explosive was thrown in the centre of Sao Paulo, ahead of tonight’s World Cup clash between England and Uruguay, according to reports.
Fernando Meirelles, who directed City of God – the defining 2002 portrait of favela life in Brazil – believes conflict, of all sorts, remains the defining theme of life in the 21st century.
As 19-year-old Raheem Sterling prepares to take to the field in England’s ‘”do or die” World Cup clash against Uruguay, here are the key facts you should know about him.
As satellites continuously orbit our planet, they cast an eye upon us, taking image after image of how the landscape below is changing. Here’s a collection of recent images from Nasa.
As England’s footballers lick their wounds following their 2-1 defeat to Italy in their first World Cup match, football commentator John Anderson gives us five reasons not to be too downbeat.