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Gareth Bale with the a copy of Fifa 14

Fifa 14: Tottenham forward Gareth Bale selected to appear on cover

The Welshman will appear alongside Lionel Messi on the latest addition of the game

Neymar takes part in a training session with Brazil

Danny Welbeck talks of the 'magic that sets Brazil apart '

England will play the five time World Cup winners on Sunday

Neymar: 'golden boy'

Brazil's golden boy Neymar is ready for Barcelona

After missing out on last night's Champions' League final, Barcelona are confident of starting next season with the Brazilian forward Neymar installed alongside the World Player of the Year, Lionel Messi.

Chile's Marcos Gonzalez (2nd L) celebrates with teammates after scoring against Brazil, during their friendly football match at the Mineirao stadium

Brazil booed by own fans during draw with Chile

 Luiz Felipe Scolari's side were playing their first friendly at a 2014 World Cup stadium

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney at West Ham

Kevin Garside: If Wayne Rooney stays at Manchester United, it won't be on his terms

Rooney is a phantom of the player he was in his early twenties

Ronaldino celebrates a goal before ugly scenes mar the match

Violent scenes in Brazil after Atletico Mineiro beat Arsenal overshadow Ronaldinho show in the Copa Libertadores

Gun carrying police became involved in ugly clashes in Brazil

A Blackburn Rovers fan holds up a poster in protest against the club's owners Venkys

Blackburn Rovers under Venky's - a rollercoaster ride

The Indian owners today sacked manager Michael Appleton

Wayne Rooney celebrates his goal with Glen Johnson

Wayne Rooney attempts to put victory over Brazil in perspective

Striker more concerned by World Cup qualifiers

Fred (centre) celebrates his goal with Neymar (right) and Paulinho

Brazil desperately in need of Luiz Felipe Scolari's sure touch

Chelsea's Oscar easily outshone the much-hyped Neymar

Frank Lampard celebrates his goal with Danny Welbeck

England v Brazil live from Wembley: As it happened

Minute-by-minute text commentary of England's friendly match against Brazil.

Socrates’ Brazil of 1982 are still considered the best team never to have won the World Cup

James Lawton: Why the beauty and pain of South Americans' game always guarantees emotion

From Pele's triumph in 1970 to Socrates' despair in 1982, no other nation comes close to matching Brazil's unbridled passion

Ronaldinho

Ronaldinho eyeing World Cup success with Brazil

Former Barcelona player has returned to the squad

Phil Jagielka

Phil Jagielka relishing 'high stakes' friendly against Brazil

England play the South Americans on Wednesday

Ashley Cole has reportedly agreed to sign a new contract with Chelsea

Roy Hodgson prepares to name England squad for Brazil friendly

Ashley Cole likely to reach 100 caps

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Rupert Cornwell: What if Edward Snowden had stayed to fight his corner?

The CIA whistleblower struck a blow for us all, but his 1970s predecessor showed how to win
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Comedian Seann Walsh on alcohol and stand-up

Comedy and booze go together, says Walsh. The trouble is stopping at just the one. So when do the hangovers stop being funny?
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Edinburgh to Hollywood: 10 comedic talents blowing up big

Hugh Montgomery profiles the faces to watch, from the sitcom star to the surrealist
'Hello. I have cancer': When comedian Tig Notaro discovered she had a tumour she decided the show must go on

Comedian Tig Notaro: 'Hello. I have cancer'

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Our chef made his name cooking eggs, but he’s never stopped looking for new ways to serve them
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The Last Word: Luis Suarez and Gareth Bale's art of manipulation

The Last Word: Luis Suarez and Gareth Bale's art of manipulation

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