Mark Wayne Eubank

Stoke City are keen on signing Livorno Forward Paulinho, according to the latter's club president, Aldo Spinelli.

Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa is keeping his "options" open amid talks with FC Barcelona.

Paris Saint-Germain manager Laurent Blanc has given up hopes of signing Chelsea attacker Eden Hazard, at least this summer, after the latter's declaration of contentment at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho remains unconvinced with Germany international Thomas Muller, in spite of the latter's fantastic display in front of goal since the 2010 World Cup.

Spain boss Vicente del Bosque hinted that he might still devote his future to serving as La Roja's head following a shocking exit in the group stages in the ongoing World Cup.

Manchester United great Paul Scholes came out with a statement implying that Liverpool striker Luis Suarez might have won the Premier League Player of the Year by sheer luck.

Colombia boss Jose Pekerman believes that Tricolor winger Juan Cuadrado can make it at FC Barcelona following an impressive showing, so far, at the World Cup.

Spain's theme for their upcoming match is about bouncing back and proving that they are still the team to beat in Group B, while it is Chile's time to show that they can slug it out with the big boys.

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas revealed that he is unaffected by the violent reactions elicited by Arsenal fans following his recent move to Stamford Bridge.

The agent of AC Milan forward Mario Balotelli, Mino Raiola, hinted that the latter might be headed to the Emirates after the World Cup.

The tax suit directed against FC Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has been dropped by the Spanish prosecutors, following a finding that the Argentine international did not participate in any relative illegal activity.

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres welcomes the development involving Atletico Madrid hitman Diego Costa, as the latter is rumoured to have already sealed a deal that will see him move to west London in the upcoming transfer window.

Arsenal winger Santi Cazorla left question marks, as he refused to comment on his future as a Gunner, while keeping mum on the possibility of moving away from the Emirates.

The World Cup spectators at the Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza will be witnessing an exciting match as opening match winners Brazil and Mexico will be slugging it out, with the aim to take the driver seat in Group A.

Chelsea midfielder and former FC Barcelona stalwart Cesc Fabregas revealed that it was his choice to leave the Nou Camp.

Schalke midfielder Julian Draxler admitted that he refused to head to Arsenal in January for a loan deal.

Cameroon star striker Samuel Eto'o will not be able to feature against Croatia on Thursday (Sydney Time) in the Wolrd Cup due to a knee injury.

Cameroon boss Volker Finke revealed that he will not make any significant changes in his tactical approach ahead of his side's crucial clash with Croatia.

FC Barcelona have landed Sevilla playmaker Ivan Rakitic for a suggested fee of £16million.

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has recently declared that he is "100%'Fit" to face Germany on Monday for his country's opening game in the World Cup.

Arsenal winger Joel Campbell, who is on-loan with Greek champions Olympiakos, confirmed that he will return to the Emirates as his contract is set to expire this June.

England boss Roy Hodgson dared Uruguay striker Luis Suarez to "show up," ahead of the two countries' World Cup clash on Thursday.

On-loan Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will head back to Stamford Bridge, insists Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is "confident" that he will be able to land Atletico Madrid hitman Diego Costa after the World Cup.

It will be a battle of Group B's titans as Spain will be taking on Netherlands for their opening match of the World Cup.

Everton FC have had current manager Roberto Martinez pen a five-year deal, that will see him take charge of Goodison Park until 2019.

Chelsea have surprisingly signed FC Barcelona playmaker Cesc Fabregas.

Chelsea target Koke will not be leaving his mother club, Atletico Madrid, any time soon amid transfer rumours linking him to top European sides.

Napoli boss Rafa Benitez will not hold on to on-loan Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina, after his commitment with the Serie A club will expire this month.