Brazil’s newspapers react to the host victory over Croatia.
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Arsenal’s Bacary Sagna defects to Manchester City
Manchester City are delighted to announce that Bacary Sagna will join the Club for next season.
The 31-year-old full-back will complete his transfer from Arsenal on a three year contract following the World Cup in Brazil, where he is currently on duty with the French squad.
Sepp Blatter Booed at the opening of the World Cup
Sepp Blatter receives a frosty reception during the opening ceremony of the Brazil World Cup.
Referee running away after awarding dodgy penalty against Croatia
Referee Yuichi Nishimura runs away from the crime scene after awarding Brazil a soft penalty against Brazil.
Cesc Fabregas announces Chelsea signing
Cesc Fabregas announces he will be sining for Chelsea via his facebook page:
Firstly I would like to thank everyone at FC Barcelona where I enjoyed 3 wonderful years. It was my childhood club and I will always be proud and honoured that I had a chance to play for such a great team.
I do feel that I have unfinished business in the Premier League and now is the right time for me to return. Yes, everyone knows that Arsenal had the first option to sign me. They decided not to take this option and therefore it wasn’t meant to be. I wish them well in the future.
I considered all the other offers very carefully and I firmly believe that Chelsea is the best choice. They match my footballing ambitions with their hunger and desire to win trophies. They have an amazing squad of players and an incredible manager. I am fully committed to this team and I can’t wait to start playing.
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From the 1974 World Cup, Brazil’s free kick vs Zaire
Zaire players’ baffling tactics against a Brazil free kick from the 1974 World Cup in West Germany.
Brazil 2014 World Cup Chart in Pixels!
Via @thepixelpl who have created a delightful pixel World Cup Chart for Brazil 2014
John Oliver’s epic FIFA rant
With the World Cup just around the corner, Comedian John Oliver perfectly explains how he is deeply conflicted by his love for football and those that govern it.