World Cup 2014

Blaise Matuidi France midfielder Blaise Matuidi has endorsed Karim Benzema to lead their line at the FIFA World Cup.

Jorge Sampaoli Chile coach Jorge Sampaoli talked up the importance of getting a win over Australia despite his team being below their best.

Jorge Luis Pinto Costa Rica coach Jorge Pinto is aiming to take advantage of England's inconsistencies at FIFA World Cups when the pair meet in Brazil.

Vicente Del Bosque Spain had an 'uplifting conversation' after their 'inexplicable' 5-1 loss to the Netherlands, according to coach Vicente del Bosque.

Fernando Santos Greece coach Fernando Santos has warned his side not to take Colombia lightly ahead of their World Cup opener in Belo Horizonte.

Xherdan Shaqiri Switzerland midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri said the absence of Franck Ribery will not affect France at the FIFA World Cup.

William Carvalho Portugal defensive midfielder William Carvalho said Cristiano Ronaldo is '100 per cent fit' for their FIFA World Cup clash with Germany.

Roy Hodgson England coach Roy Hodgson said his experience coaching in Italy is irrelevant, ahead of their FIFA World Cup opener.

Ange Postecoglou Ange Postecoglou was proud of his beaten players and felt Australia could have taken something from their 3-1 loss to Chile on Friday.