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Prandelli took over from Marcello Lippi as coach in 2010, after Italy were also knocked out in the first round in South Africa as defending champions.

FIFA TV displayed the wrong graphic which indicated Brazil's third goal in their 4-1 win over Cameroon was offside, it said on Tuesday.

Iran has lodged an official complaint with FIFA against Serbian referee Mazic for what it said "the poor officiating" during the Iran-Argentina match.

Real Madrid's Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti says the signing of Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez and two other players will be discussed after the 2014 World Cup.

Spain will take on Australia in their final Group B match on Monday in the knowledge that defeat will officially make their defence of the World Cup the worst in history.

Up against the tournament favorites Brazil, Cameroon all set to play their last match before flying home.

Iran were undone by a last-gasp moment of magic from Argentina's Messi in their World Cup Group F thriller, a game coach Queiroz described as a battle between geniuses and workers.

Ronaldo led Portugal still have a chance to reach the second round at the World Cup as they take on USA in their next match.

Brazilian judge ordered FIFA to follow its own guidelines and stop play at all World Cup games every thirty minutes for a water break.

Up against one of the strongest team Netherlands, Chileans will pose a real challenge for their opponents in the final Group B match.

Suarez said his two-goal match-winning performance against England in Thursday's 2-1 win in World Cup Group D was the perfect response to his critics.

Dutch national manager Van Gaal reminded his team to stay grounded ahead of their clash against unfancied Australia.

Skipper Van Persie was happy with the impressive win against Spain in their World Cup opener but admit they still have a long way to go before lifting their maiden World Cup trophy.

Portugal defender Pepe earned a three game ban due to his violent conduct during their opening match against Germnay.

Bento suggested the referee was biased in favour of Germany after his side had a penalty awarded against them and a player sent off in their 4-0 World Cup defeat.

Germany always prepares meticulously for their opening match at a tournament and has the results to show for it - winning 12 of their 17 WC openers.