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Japan should forget about results at the World Cup and focus instead on laying down a style blueprint for the next 50 years, former Samurai Blue superstar Hidetoshi Nakata told AFP.... more »

Fabio Capello has vowed to learn from his bitter World Cup experience with England when he returns to the tournament as Russia coach in June.... more »

Chile coach Jorge Sampaoli on Saturday dropped three players from his 30-man World Cup squad with strikers Gustavo Canales and Estaban Paredes and defender Enzo Andia not making the cut.... more »

Former Brazil international striker Adriano returned on Tuesday to football after almost two years away as he signed for Atletico Paranaense.... more »

Japan have chosen the comfort of a cooler resort to try to escape the rigours of Brazil's hot and humid weather in deciding their base camp for the World Cup.... more »