INTERNATIONAL UPDATES • Cafu is in no doubt that Brazil will meet Germany in the final of this summers World Cup. • Netherlands winger Arjen Robben, 30, reacted furiously to a robust challenge from team-mate Bruno Martins Indi, 22, during a training session at their World Cup base in Rio. • Striker Romelu Lukaku, 21, is a major doubt for Belgiums World Cup opener against Algeria on June 17 after injuring his ankle in a friendly against Tunisia. • Argentina and Tottenham legend Ossie Ardiles believes that striker Lionel Messi, 26, is now happier playing for his country than Barcelona. • England assistant coach Gary Neville had strong words for journalists after his walk on Rio de Janeiros Sao Conrado beach was disturbed. • Frank Lampard believes Chelsea made a mistake by allowing his England team-mate Daniel Sturridge, 24, to join title rivals Liverpool for £12m in January 2013. • Belgium captain Vincent Kompany, 28, organised a kick- about with young members of the countrys royal family when King Philippe came to visit the national squad ahead of their flight to Brazil. • Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has laughed off speculation linking Arsenal with a £20m move for winger Lorenzo Insigne, 23. • Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has rejected Real Madrids interest in signing Brazil midfielder Ramires, 27. • Arsenal are lining up a move for Southampton right-back Calum Chambers, 19, after accepting Bacary Sagna, 31, will leave on a free transfer. • Aston Villa are ready to renew their interest in Norwich midfielder Wes Hoolahan, with the 32-year-old Republic of Ireland star willing to move now Roy Keane has arrived at Villa Park. • Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa has revealed his £32m move to Chelsea is nearly complete in a TV interview. • Manchester Uniteds move for Southampton left-back Luke Shaw, 19, is in doubt with Louis van Gaal looking at a move for Barcelonas Jordi Alba, 25. • New promoted Queens Park Rangers are considering making Manchester United central defender Rio Ferdinand, 35, the highest paid player at the club with a salary of up to £80,000 a week. • New Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino is happy for the club to try to sign Juventus striker Mirko Vucinic, 30. • Sir Alex Ferguson believes it was his ruthless streak that ensured his long years of success at Manchester United. • Qatar will not be able to mount a legal challenge to FIFA if footballs governing body strips it of the right to stage the 2022 World Cup, having signed away any rights as part of the bidding process. • Former Sunderland midfielder Francesc Arnau says his old Barcelona B team colleague Jordi Gomez, 29, can provide the creative spark for the Black Cats next season. • World football freestyle champion Sean Garnier amazed a Brazilian crowd by joining in a local five-a-side match disguised as an old man. • Luis Suarez believes that Uruguay must be careful when they take on England at the World Cup despite the Three Lions inexperienced squad. • Glen Johnson believes Raheem Sterling can be Englands surprise package at the World Cup.
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