Johan Venegas

Johan Venegas Joel Campbell was influential as Costa Rica warmed up for the World Cup with an impressive display against Northern Ireland.

Neymar Brazil will hope to have Neymar at full capacity when they aim for a first win at the 2018 World Cup against a dogged Costa Rica.

Cristian Bolaños Navarro United States have made a poor start to the Hexagonal phase of World Cup qualifying, having lost their opening two games.

Cristian Bolaños Navarro Jurgen Klinsmann's United States suffered a 4-0 World Cup qualifying loss to Costa Rica.

Celso Borges Mora Colombia coach Jose Pekerman might regret his extensive changes as a 3-2 loss to Costa Rica cost his side top spot in Group A.

Cesc Fabregas Spain warmed up for their Euro 2016 qualifier in Belarus with a 2-1 friendly victory over Costa Rica in Leon.

Clint Dempsey Montreal Impact, Seattle Sounders and New York Red Bulls drew first blood in the conference semis, while Vancouver Whitecaps were held.

Didier Drogba Tébily Columbus Crew leapfrogged DC United atop the Eastern Conference as Montreal Impact stunned high-flying New England Revolution.