Football

Spain midfielder Iniesta was annoyed after his team's second consecutive loss that got them eliminated from the FIFA World Cup.

Uruguay and England desperately need their star forwards to deliver after both teams made a losing start to their World Cup campaigns.

Manchester City begin the defence of their English Premier League title away to Newcastle then face Liverpool at home.

The World Cup's opening group games have produced several record-breaking moments in a scintillating start to the tournament.

Catch all the action from the Group A match between Brazil and Mexico played at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza.

Catch the Group H opener Live as Belgium return to their first World Cup in 12 years.

The key question for most ahead of Netherlands' second World Cup match is whether Van Persie and co. can possibly top their stunning opening performance.

While the entire world gushes over Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar, it was Muller who scored the first hat trick in Brazil.

Brazil will keep Mexico guessing until the very last minute as to whether they will face Hulk on Tuesday.

Belgium are looking to Hazard to come alive during opening World Cup match against Algeria to make sure the team can live up to the pre-tournament hype.

Italy coach Prandelli was generous in his praise of an improving England side but said his tactical approach had paid off with the 2-1 victory.

Drogba came off the bench to inspire Ivory Coast to a 2-1 comeback victory over Japan in a World Cup Group C match on Saturday.

Costa Rica came from behind to stun Uruguay 3-1 in Fortaleza, opening the tough Group D with a major upset.

Buffon twisted his ankle in Friday's training session and will reportedly be unable to recover in time.

Glenn Hoddle has added his voice to one of the longest-running debates about the national team, saying veteran Lampard should partner captain Steven Gerrard against Italy.

"This is the hardest loss of my career. It was a terrible match, a debacle. We did everything wrong," said Xavi.