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Italian fans stop traffic

Italy fans stopped traffic as they celebrated their win over England this morning.

Physio carried off field

There were bizarre scenes in Manaus, Brazil, as England physio Gary Lewin slipped over on the turf during the celebrations and dislocated his ankle

Michael Burgess: Spectacle utterly fan-tastic

The scenes leading up to this morning's match between Uruguay and Costa Rica were extraordinary, writes Michael Burgess.

Football: England squad happy to adopt fresh approach

For all of the pessimistic predictions that have followed them out to Brazil, there is also something refreshingly different about England's Class of 2014.

Day 2: Five things we learned

David Leggat: More refereeing howlers are on the way

The World Cup is upon us, tear gas, riots and police violence mixed in with the best of the beautiful game.

John Roughan: A world we can only watch

We might not be any good at the game, and those who follow it from here might like its culture in England, but they should not pretend we are part of it, writes John Roughan.

Football: Balotelli scores against racism

During an Italian national team training camp in Coverciano last month, Mario Balotelli was forced to endure the sickening experience of having racist bile spat at him.

World Cup fever lands down under

Waving flags, jumping to their feet and cheering, Brazilian fans brought a taste of their home country to New Zealand as they celebrated winning the opening game of the World Cup this morning.