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IT'S meant as the ultimate insult. 'Have we become Australia'?
That's former England player Jamie Redknapp speaking — son of QPR coach Harry and a man who played 15 times for his country in the mid to late 1990s.
Redknapp is a TV and newspaper pundit and in his latest column he launched that double edged attack on England and the Socceroos.
"There is too much acceptance, too much tolerance, there are too many people shrugging their shoulders. They seem to be saying: England are out, but we didn't expect much from them anyway.
"Why not? Are we all happy to write off England, out after eight days, and go on holiday thinking, 'There's only two months to the start of the Premier League?' Has the national team fallen so far in our hopes and expectations? That's embarrassing.
"Have England become the equivalent of Australia or South Korea — a country just happy to be here? Home before the bit with the penalty shootouts.
Would you rather be an England fan?
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DIEGO MAGIC
He was banned from Argentina's first game (allegedly) and then left game two before Lionel Messi screamed in a winner. But Diego Maradona can't stay out of the headlines.
Maradona has responded angrily to claims by the head of the Argentine Football Association that the former star is a "jinx" on the national team.
Maradona called Julio Grondona a "poor fool" during an appearance on Venezuelan broadcaster Telesur after the match and then made his point very clear!
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SIX FINGERED FAMILY CHEER FOR BRAZIL
A Brazilian family is counting on the fingers of a single hand its hopes for Brazil to win a sixth World Cup championship, reports The Associated Press
All the members of the Silva family living in Aguas Claras, a town on the outskirts of the capital of Brasilia, were born with an extra digit on each hand as a result of a genetic condition known as polydactyly.
Six appeal! Members of the Silva family. The family was born with an extra digit on each hand as a result of a genetic condition known as polydactyly. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres) Source: AP
Rather than recoil in the face of stares by curious onlookers, the 14 members of the family spanning four generations seem to embrace their physical difference with pride.
And that pride never shines more brightly than during the World Cup as they relish the attention of Brazilian media, which have trained cameras on the family as much of the South America nation crosses its fingers hoping the national team will add to its record five World Cup titles.
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"Since the last World Cup we wanted Brazil to become hexacampeao," said Ana Carolina Santos da Silva, using the Portuguese term for "six-time champion" that would be the envy of the football world. "But it didn't happen, so this year we really want Brazil to achieve the sixth."
Far from a hindrance, having an extra finger seems to help the Silva family perform domestic chores and pursue musical talents.
EXOTIC LOCALES
Where are you watching the Cup? Stuck on the sofa in ugg boots and a doonah in the wee hours?
Check out the set up of these guys - if you have a more exotic viewing area, shoot us an image to @FoxFootball.
DRESSING UP FOR THE CUP
World Cup fans are expressing their love of the game in wild ways, wearing patriotic nail polish, dressing up dogs with jerseys and showing their passion under the sheets with Brazil-inspired condoms.
The usual football frenzy fashion is on full display in the South American host country's streets and stadiums, from the inevitable replica team jerseys to colourful wigs and flag-themed face paint.
But pet owners, fashionistas and love-struck fans have found their own ways to wear their team colours, with Brazil football kits for dogs, designer clothes for women and caipirinha-flavoured condoms for couples.
In the sprawling business hub of Sao Paulo, World Cup souvenirs — from the kitschiest to the trendiest — can be found anywhere, from upper-class neighbourhoods to bustling street markets.
In one well-to-do district, the MVet pet store sells a yellow, round doggie poop bag dispenser with a football printed in the middle.
A rather embarrassed looking dog wearing a Brazilian jersey. Source: AFP
Since February, DKT International, a US-based nonprofit that promotes family planning and HIV prevention, has sold 2.1 million condoms flavoured like caipirinha, Brazil's famous cocktail.
Sold under the Prudence brand, the condom is yellow with a green tip. The first 850,000 were supposed to last three months but sold out in 15 days. A pack of three sells for $1.40.
"I think there must be foreigners who will take it home as an inexpensive souvenir," said Daniel Marun, DKT's Brazil director.
"What's important for us is to pass on a message of safe sex, but also fun and pleasurable sex."
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MARTINEZ BANNED
THERE is major embarrassment for Everton manager Roberto Martinez who has been kicked out of the Cup.
FIFA took action against Martinez, who is working ESPN, after he allowed his accreditation to be used by someone else who wanted to watch the Netherlands train.
The FIFA pass is strictly non-transferable and it's understood the impostor was spotted by security at Holland's Rio practice facility.
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ARE YOU FOR WHEEL?
A PICTURE of a Brazilian fan standing in front of her wheelchair and clapping at a World Cup stadium has sparked controversy over the alleged "miracle." FIFA has not confirmed the authenticity of the picture and similar ones of other fans circulating on social media, but the football governing body condemned any bid to fraudulently acquire seats for the handicapped.
"We strongly condemn any attempt to wrongly use tickets reserved for disabled members of the general public," a FIFA spokesman.
"FIFA asks fans to be respectful and only request these seats if they qualify for them."
The most controversial picture shows the back of a fan wearing Brazil's yellow team jersey at the Castelao Stadium in the north-eastern city of Fortaleza, standing and applauding in front of the wheelchair.
The photo was apparently taken during Brazil's 0-0 draw with Mexico on June 17, but te authenticity is not confirmed.
More images circulated on Tuesday of other fans, including this one at the Argentina game. But as many pointed out there are people who need wheelchairs but are still able to stand.
HAIR WE GO
France and Arsenal striker Oliver Giroud pulled off a stunning bicycle kick during French training on Monday, only to cop some hair jibes by the Daily Mirror.
Stop the presses — Olivier Giroud's hair may have fallen out of place," the paper wrote
The Arsenal forward may have the most painstakingly-preened barnet (hair do) in world football, but he has risked it all while on World Cup duty.
"While training with Les Blues the 27-year-oldlaunched himself into the air for an acrobatic overhead kick.
All did not go to plan though as he crashed to the floor in a heap, an albeit very stylish heap.
But never fear, he got back up and his do can and will be rebuilt — nothing some Brylcreem can't fix."
Still it made for some great images.
France's forward Olivier Giroud (R) jumps to kick the ball. Source: AFP
Contact. Giroud's spectacular overhead kick. Source: AFP
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