AS CHILE GUN DOWN THE WORLD CUP DEFENDING CHAMPIONS 'SPAIN' WITH A SUBLIME 2-0 WIN

The defending World Cup champions are out of the World Cup before the group stage is even over after going down 2-0 to a wonderful Chile side in the Maracana! meaning, they have no hope of progressing from Group B. Vicente del Bosque had led Spain to glory at the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012 but, following his side's 5-1 humbling against Netherlands on Friday, a reaction was required to avert a group-stage exit. They had produced such a...

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AS NETHERLANDS CONTINUE THEIR WORLD CUP PERFECT RUN

Netherlands have maintained their perfect start at the World Cup after edging out Australia 3-2 in a pulsating encounter. Louis van Gaal's side were in high spirits after beginning their tournament by demolishing Spain 5-1 but Australia, defeated 3-1 in their opener against Chile, took the game to their opponents from the off. The Socceroos' high-tempo approach looked to be paying dividends until, with 20 minutes on the clock, the in-form...

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Ronaldo left training with ice on his knee

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo left the team's practice early with an ice pack on his knee, according to a Reuters report. Trainers applied ice to Ronaldo's troublesome knee and he watched the final portion of the training session from the bench, according to Portuguese sports daily Record. Ronaldo has been bothered by several leg complaints throughout his latest club season, in which he led Real Madrid to their record 10th UEFA Champions...

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