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World Cupstart Review: Day 32

Germany have been crowned World Cup champions following a tense final and, according to Riley Beveridge, no one deserves it more.

World Cupstart Review: Day 31

Riley Beveridge previews the 2014 FIFA World Cup final between Germany and Argentina in his penultimate daily review.

World Cupstart Review: Day 30

Argentina are reliant on Lionel Messi, just not in the way many might have expected, writes Riley Beveridge.

World Cupstart Review: Day 32

Germany have been crowned World Cup champions following a tense final and, according to Riley Beveridge, no one deserves it more.

World Cupstart Review: Day 31

Riley Beveridge previews the 2014 FIFA World Cup final between Germany and Argentina in his penultimate daily review.

World Cupstart Review: Day 30

Argentina are reliant on Lionel Messi, just not in the way many might have expected, writes Riley Beveridge.

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The potential to surprise

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The time is now for Portugal

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Donovan omission a nod to the future

The USA’s decision to leave leading scorer Landon Donovan out of its World Cup squad is a sign of things to come, writes Tom Parker.

Messi looks for clean sweep

Can Lionel Messi only be considered the greatest footballer of all time if he carries Argentina to World Cup glory? Justin Falconer explores.

Under the weight of expectation

Riley Beveridge examines a Brazil team bursting with talent, yet still living under the intense pressure of a nation that demands success.

Les Bleus’ Rio redemption

Luke Sale believes Didier Deschamps’s bold squad selection is the first step towards repairing France’s World Cup reputation.

Limited forward options hinder Greece

After naming its final 23-man squad, Ellen Roumeliotis believes Greece needs to strengthen its attack in Brazil to take the next step.

Bolts from the true blue

A youthful Socceroos squad was typified by the addition of uncapped duo Bailey Wright and Ben Halloran, writes Riley Beveridge.

Profiling Ange’s hopefuls

Riley Beveridge gives you the lowdown on every member of Australia’s preliminary 30-man squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Costa living

FIFA’s rules regarding international players could have a huge impact in determining the winners of the 2014 World Cup, writes Evan Young.