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The goalie underwent medical scans on Sunday that revealed a leg muscle strain, with the defending champions listing him as day-to-day.
Former England World Cup Star David James is keen to ba a part of the much anticipated Indian Super league football tournament.
Scoring against Spain was always a possibility for the Netherlands but five goals in a rampant victory was far beyond expectations, said coach Louis van Gaal.
The Netherlands thrashed Spain 5-1, toying with the defending champions in the second half and gaining a measure of revenge for their 2010 loss in the World Cup final.
Gerrad and his team-mates were satistified with the surface quality of the pitch ahead of their World Cup Group D clash against Italy.
A defense that helped to win Spain's last three major tournaments was totally ripped to shreds in a 5-1 defeat by the Netherlands.
Injuries have depleted Germany's defense in such a way that its opening match against Portugal may see four central defenders in the starting line-up.
"It seems to me (Postecoglou) has wanted to play in another way, which means a great evolution for Australian football," says coach Sampaoli.
Italy plans to train as planned at the Arena da Amazonia in Manaus despite concerns about the pitch at the jungle World Cup venue.
Hasebe has declared himself "ready to go" for his team's World Cup Group C opener against Ivory Coast, shrugging off worries over a knee injury.
The Mexican Football Federation has said the city of Santos in Sao Paulo state welcomed their national team for the FIFA World Cup with celebration.
Yuichi Nishimura, who showed Felipe Melo a red card as Brazil crashed out of the World Cup quarters four years ago, will officiate Thursday's opening match.
Brazil, who are clear favorites to become the fourth hosts to win the World Cup, are expected to storm through their opening matches of the tournament.
Newcastle United have signed midfielder Jack Colback from fierce local rivals Sunderland on a free transfer, the Premier League clubs announced on Monday.
The soccer fan clubs called "barras bravas" in neighboring Argentina are notoriously violent and Brazilian police are taking no chances.
Hannover have signed former Real Madrid striker Joselu from Bundesliga rival Hoffenheim.