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Nishimura made mistake, but Fifa’s tarnished reputation fans conspiracy flames

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De Kock juggling horses amid shifting conditions

Under-fire Samuel Eto’o pens defence: ‘Fought for what I believe to be legitimate’

Arena da Amazonia: A white elephant in the Amazon jungle

In pictures: Brazil World Cup opening ceremonies

Fifa levy ban on Franz Beckenbauer for non-cooperation in Qatar World Cup investigation

Ex-Tottenham coach Tim Sherwood closely linked to West Brom job

Bacary Sagna agrees to leave Arsenal for Premier League rivals Manchester City

Mexico v Cameroon preview: Marquez - ‘We can make it all the way’

Joe Root reaches unbeaten double ton as England declare at 575 v Sri Lanka

Martin O’Neill wants clarity over Roy Keane’s possible move to Aston Villa

Jack Wilshere on Andrea Pirlo threat: ‘He is the anchor’

In pictures: Neymar shines, Brazil win World Cup 2014 opener

In pictures: George HW Bush celebrates 90th birthday by skydiving

Croatian press slam ‘shameful’ penalty decision in World Cup opener

Oribe Peralta’s lone goal enough for Mexico in downing Cameroon

Volvo Ocean Race opens itself to viewers worldwide