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World Cup | Group Stage
Jun 12, 2014 at 9pm UK
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Oscar: 'Brazil have to fix things ahead of next game'
Brazil midfielder Oscar admits that the host nation must improve if they are to win the World Cup on home soil.
Jun 14, 22:06
Fred disputes dive claims
Brazil striker Fred dismisses claims that he dived to earn his side a penalty during their victory over Croatia at the World Cup.
Jun 14, 13:00
ITV World Cup studio hit with rocks by angry protesters in Brazil
The ITV World Cup studio gets hit with rocks thrown by protesters during their coverage of Brazil's win over Croatia.
Jun 13, 13:10
Marcelo grateful to Brazil supporters
Brazil defender Marcelo hails his teammates and home supporters for staying behind him following his early own goal against Croatia.
Jun 13, 12:27
Oscar dedicates Brazil goal to family
Oscar dedicates his goal for Brazil in the opening game of the 2014 World Cup to his wife and daughter.
Jun 13, 11:35
Croatia's Vedran Corluka slams "ridiculous" penalty decision for Brazil
Croatia defender Vedran Corluka slams the referee for awarding a "ridiculous" penalty to Brazil in the hosts' World Cup opening victory.
Jun 13, 10:00
Luiz Felipe Scolari praises Oscar display against Croatia
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari praises the influence of Oscar after his side began their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Croatia.
Jun 13, 07:02
Brazil boss Luiz Felipe Scolari: 'It was a penalty'
Luiz Felipe Scolari claims that Brazil deserved the contentious penalty they were awarded against Croatia.
Jun 13, 01:41
Julio Cesar hails important victory
Julio Cesar says that Brazil have been given a confidence boost after winning their World Cup opener against Croatia.
Jun 13, 01:20
Croatia's Niko Kovac blasts lack of respect
Croatia manager Niko Kovac claims that side were not shown any respect during their defeat against Brazil.
Jun 13, 00:10
Neymar delighted with Brazil victory
Neymar expresses his delight at scoring twice during Brazil's World Cup victory against Croatia.
Jun 12, 23:54
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole dissects the action as Brazil record a 3-1 win over Croatia in the opening match of the 2014 World Cup.
Match Report
Neymar scores twice to inspire Brazil to a come-from-behind victory over Croatia in the opening match of the 2014 World Cup.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the 2014 World Cup opener in Sao Paulo as Brazil beat Croatia 3-1.
HT Report
Neymar levels things up for Brazil as they come from a goal down to go into half time of their World Cup opener against Croatia locked at 1-1.
Team News
Fred leads the line for Brazil in the opening match of the 2014 World Cup, while Neymar, Oscar and Hulk play just behind the lone striker.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup opener as hosts Brazil take on Croatia in Sao Paulo.
Form Guide
Build-up
Police fire stun grenades as protesters vent anger ahead of World Cup opener
Police use stun grenades and tear gas to disperse a reported 200-strong protest in Sao Paulo just hours before tonight's World Cup opener.
Jun 12, 15:42
Joey Barton: 'Neymar not ready yet'
Brazil striker Neymar is not yet ready for the pressure of the World Cup, according to Joey Barton.
Jun 12, 14:44
Niko Kovac promises to attack Brazil
Niko Kovac insists that the best tactic for his Croatia side against Brazil is to try to outscore them.
Jun 12, 14:00
Rio Ferdinand to watch World Cup opener at home of the Da Silva brothers
Rio Ferdinand reveals that he will watch the opening World Cup match between Brazil and Croatia at the home of former teammates Rafael and Fabio da Silva.
Jun 12, 13:29
Luka Modric expecting a "titanic tussle" in World Cup opener
Luka Modric admits that Croatia face a "titanic tussle" against hosts Brazil in tonight's World Cup opener.
Jun 12, 08:10
Niko Kovac: 'Croatia know how to stop Brazil'
Croatia manager Niko Kovac claims that his team knows how to stop Brazil ahead of their World Cup clash.
Jun 12, 01:53
Carlos Alberto Parreira: 'Brazil more than just Neymar'
Former Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira insists that Neymar will not win the World Cup on his own, but needs help from his teammates.
Jun 11, 22:49
Luiz Felipe Scolari vows to win World Cup
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari insists that this year is Brazil's chance to reclaim the World Cup.
Jun 11, 22:01
Brazil's main man Neymar admits anxiety ahead of World Cup opener
Brazilian forward Neymar admits that he is anxious ahead of tomorrow's World Cup opener against Croatia.
Jun 11, 19:53
Nikica Jelavic: 'Croatia have nothing to lose against Brazil'
Nikica Jelavic insists that Croatia have nothing to lose ahead of their World Cup opener against Brazil.
Jun 11, 05:42
Report: Luiz Felipe Scolari's nephew killed in car crash
The nephew of Brazil manager Luiz Felipe Scolari reportedly dies in a car crash just two days before the start of the World Cup.
Jun 10, 19:54
Top five opening World Cup matches
With two days to go until the World Cup gets underway, Sports Mole picks out five of the tournament's best opening encounters.
Jun 10, 11:14
Vedran Corluka: Croatia have "positive jitters"
Croatia defender Vedran Corluka says that the team have "positive jitters" ahead of facing Brazil in the opening match at the World Cup.
Jun 8, 20:18
Slaven Bilic: 'Croatia can surprise Brazil'
Slaven Bilic believes that Croatia can surprise Brazil in Friday's opening match of the World Cup.
Jun 8, 15:34
Thiago Silva expecting step up in challenge from Croatia
Thiago Silva believes that there can be no doubting the difficulty of the challenge ahead of Brazil when they take on Croatia next Thursday.
Jun 7, 02:25
