FIFA World Cup: Brazil 0 Mexico 0

Brazil failed to impress in Fortaleza on Tuesday as the hosts and favourites to lift the FIFA World Cup were held to a 0-0 draw by Mexico.
Having won their opening fixtures last week, both sides came into the clash knowing a win would all but assure them of a place in the second round.
Unlike much of the action previously seen at the finals, what followed was a disjointed affair devoid of any real pattern, although the hosts created the clearer goalscoring opportunities.

Premier League Preview: Manchester City v Norwich City

Manchester City will aim to recover their league form against Norwich City in a fixture that has produced 25 goals in the last two seasons.

Manuel Pellegrini's men sit six points off the pace in the Premier League as they seek to regain to the title they won in 2011-12.

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Bruce charged by FA following ref rage

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has been charged by the Football Association for comments made following Sunday's defeat at Tottenham.

Bruce was left enraged when referee Michael Oliver penalised Ahmed Elmohamady for handball and Roberto Soldado made no mistake from the resulting penalty at White Hart Lane with the only goal of the game.

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Blatter apologises for Ronaldo remarks

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has apologised to Cristiano Ronaldo regarding comments made about the Real Madrid forward.

Blatter came under fire from the Portugal international, Real manager Carlo Ancelotti and club president Florentino Perez after he stating a preference for Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi during a speech at the Oxford Union.

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Bale needs time to adjust, says Fabregas

Cesc Fabregas has urged Real Madrid to give Gareth Bale time to adapt to Spanish football following his world-record move.

The Wales international has struggled with injuries since his switch from Tottenham to the Bernabeu and has only been able to start two matches for the club.

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League Cup Preview: Arsenal vs Chelsea

High-flying Arsenal will look for their first win against Chelsea in more than two years in the fourth round of the League Cup on Tuesday.

The Premier League table-toppers bounced back from their first loss in more than two months - which came in the UEFA Champions League against Borussia Dortmund - with a 2-0 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Mikel Arteta from the penalty spot and Olivier Giroud scored the goals for Arsenal, who have not lost an away match in any competition since March.

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