Italy was eliminated in the group stage for the second straight World Cup after suffering a 1-0 defeat against Uruguay. Here are some observations from the game.
Uruguay has defeated Italy and advanced to the knockout Round of the 2014 World Cup. But in the 79th minute of play Luis Suarez takes a bite out of Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini.
With Costa Rica already clinching the Group D No. 1 seed, there is only one spot remaining. Both Italy and Uruguay will play each other to see who advances to the knockout round and who stays home.
Uruguay is being considered many as one of the top contenders in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and they will have a chance to show why as they collide with Costa Rica on Saturday at the Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil.
Four years ago Uruguay stunned the world with a dazzling display in the World Cup. The South American side won Group A and then went on a deep run past South Korea and Ghana before succumbing to the Netherlands in the semifinals. Despite falling to Germany in the third place match, the nation's top player Diego Forlan was given the Golden Ball as the team MVP. Now Uruguay will look to take a step further and win its first World Cup since 1950. And there are many reasons to believe that they can make it happen.
Real Madrid is reportedly serious in their pursuit of Liverpool striker Luis Suarez as reports indicated that the Champions League holders are willing to break the bank this summer.
Group D is the undoubted Group of Death in the 2014 World Cup as it includes three former World Cup champions as well as the runner-up to the 2012 Euro Cup and the current Copa American champion. Three of the four teams can get to the knockout round, while the lone outlier will probably settle for scoring a goal or playing for a draw. Here is an analysis of Group D at this year's World Cup.
Luis Suarez underwent knee surgery on Wednesday, creating speculations that the striker will not be available for Uruguay in the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Luis Suarez has been a subject of recent transfer rumors over the past several weeks, but the Liverpool striker played down speculations suggesting that he is planning to make a move to Spain this summer.
Arsenal remains atop the Premier League table but faces two huge and daunting tasks in coming weeks. The team faces Liverpool this weekend and will also have a match to settle at home with Manchester United the week after.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are both the favorites to take home the Ballon d'Or in 2014.But there are a few other stars that could make life difficulty for them. Here are the other top contenders for the award in 2014.
