Recent World Cup 2014 Stories

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  World Cup qualifying reaction – England must go perfect at Wembley27 Mar 2013

  The latest round of World Cup qualifying games is over, and there were mixed fortunes for some of the biggest nations bidding to book a place in Brazil. England were unable to regain top spot in Group H and Ireland were denied by a last-gasp goal, but there was better news for World and European ch...

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  Northern Ireland team to play Israel in World Cup 2014 qualifier26 Mar 2013

  Alex Bruce is set to win a three-way battle to be given the holding midfield role for Northern Ireland in their World Cup 2014 qualifier at home to Israel. Match odds (BetVictor)23/10 Northern Ireland23/10 Draw    7/5 Israel The Hull City player, son of Tigers manager Steve Bruce, is vyin...

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  Wales team to play Croatia in 2014 World Cup qualifier26 Mar 2013

  Gareth Bale has been confirmed fit to start for Wales in their World Cup 2014 Group A qualifier against Croatia at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff. Match odds (Bet365)19/4 Wales11/4 Draw7/10 Croatia The hugely influential Tottenham Hotspur winger was substituted at half time during Friday's 2-1 vic...

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  Republic of Ireland team to play Austria in World Cup 2014 qualifier26 Mar 2013

  Conor Sammon will start in place of injured Robbie Keane when the Republic of Ireland host Austria in their World Cup 2014 qualifier. Match odds (Paddy Power)13/10 Republic of Ireland  11/5 Draw23/10 Austria Manager Giovanni Trapattoni has stuck to his usual policy of naming the team in advanc...

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  Scotland team to play Serbia in World Cup 2014 qualifier26 Mar 2013

  Jordan Rhodes will be given the chance to lead the Scotland attack in their World Cup 2014 qualifier in Serbia following the injury suffered by Steven Fletcher. Match odds (Bet365)7/10 Serbia11/4 Draw  5/1 Scotland The Sunderland striker could be out for six weeks with an ankle problem and Rho...

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  England team to play Montenegro in World Cup 2014 qualifier26 Mar 2013

  Steven Gerrard heads the list of England players who will return to the team for the vital World Cup 2014 qualifier in Montenegro after being rested against San Marino. Match odds (Coral)7/2 Montenegro5/2 Draw4/5 England The captain and midfielder sat out the 8-0 romp in Serravalle to ensure he was...

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  Serbia v Scotland tips – Scots to salvage some pride in Serbia26 Mar 2013

  Scotland can record a morale-boosting victory when they face Serbia in a World Cup qualifier this evening. Serbia are fourth in Group A, and like their opponents, they won't be qualifying for Rio 2014. Former star player, Siniša Mihajlović is the current head coach but he has hardly pulled up any ...

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  Armenia v Czech Republic tips – Czechs to leave with the spoils26 Mar 2013

  The Czech Republic will look to add to Armenia’s recent struggles at home when they meet in a World Cup qualifier tonight. Vardan Minasyan's Armenian side currently sit fifth in their World Cup qualifying group - and will be desperate for three points in order to pile the pressure on those sides a...

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  World Cup qualifying tips – Ronaldo absence aids tasty Tuesday night double26 Mar 2013

  The second round of March World Cup qualifiers takes place tonight, and delving into the handicap markets can reap some reward from games involving Holland and Portugal. Portugal and Holland were in the same group at the last European Championships, but although a Cristiano Ronaldo double helped th...

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  Montenegro v England tips – Rooney revenge on the cards in Pogdorica26 Mar 2013

  Despite sitting behind their hosts in their World Cup qualifying group, England are odds-on 4/5 favourites to get the better of Montenegro. And while some could be tempted to take the 7/2 odds regarding the unbeaten group-toppers, that price at Ladbrokes should be approached with caution. The draw ...

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  Bettingpro.com Bet of the Day - Bank on a Maltese massacre tonight26 Mar 2013

  Italy are no longer a dull, stoic side and they can be relied on to dish out a thrashing to neighbours Malta in World Cup qualifying this evening. Watch and bet on Malta v Italy live at bet365>livestreaming>football from 19:45 GMT tonight. San Marino, Andorra, Malta, you sometimes wonder why ...

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  Arrogant England strong favourites to beat Montenegro26 Mar 2013

  Hi Everyone, There’s been plenty of trash talk ahead of Tuesday night’s match between Montenegro and England, although the bookies make the Three Lions strong favourites to be top of the group when the final whistle blows. Does the draw offer better value in Podgorica?Bettingpro.com’s Jon Wilde cer...

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  Montenegro v England betting tips - Draw to deny Three Lions top spot in Group H26 Mar 2013

  England may have to settle for a draw when they visit Montenegro on Tuesday seeking a win that would put them top of World Cup 2014 qualifying Group H. Best match oddsMontenegro – 4/1 (Blue Square)Draw – 13/5 (Bwin)England – 5/6 (BetVictor) This is the second consecutive qualifying campaign in whic...

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  World Cup 2014 qualifier betting tips - 3 home teams you should lay on Tuesday25 Mar 2013

  Another busy programme of World Cup qualifying matches is scheduled on Tuesday and we identify three teams who are worth opposing when it comes to placing your bets. Lay Turkey against Hungary @ 1.75 on Betfair Behind runaway leaders the Netherlands, Group D is shaping up to be a three-horse race f...

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  Mexico v United States live stream preview – Mexico still seeking first victory25 Mar 2013

  Mexico and the United States meet in a big World Cup qualifying match on Wednesday, with both sides seeking a win in the North, Central America and Caribbean section. Hosts Mexico are still seeking their first victory of this stage after settling for draws against Honduras and Jamaica. The current...