FIFA directives to keep their shirt on after scoring might keep many of them under wraps, but the World Cup brings together a swathe of players who don't mind getting the needle - for the sake of sporting a tattoo.
Brazil have insisted all along that they do not want to pick up the baton of favourites - their form to date suggests that could be a wise ploy - and now Argentina are doing the same.
FIFA are unlikely to take any action over Australian players betting among themselves at the World Cup, the world governing body said.
Italy are determined to make amends for their disastrous display against the USA by defeating the Czech Republic in their final first round match and reaching the World Cup's last 16.
South Korea staged another big rally to tie France 1-1 in their Group G match in Leipzig while five-time champions Brazil defeated Australia 2-0 in Munich to qualify for the last 16 at the 2006 World Cup on Sunday.
Brazil labored to another unconvincing victory at the World Cup on Sunday, qualifying for the second round by beating Australia 2-0 and substituting an ineffective Ronaldo for the second game in a row.
FIFA is pleased players and spectators have noticed World Cup referees producing plenty of yellow cards for sliding tackles and reds for elbowing. The message is getting through.
France finally got a goal, didn't get a win and now is in danger of another early exit from the World Cup.
A long-running pay dispute that threatened to mar Togo's first trip to the World Cup was settled Sunday after FIFA intervened to persuade the players to stop a planned boycott of a crucial match against Switzerland.
Japan and Croatia played to a 0-0 draw Sunday, a result that leaves both teams in danger of failing to advance at the World Cup.
A high-ranking FIFA official was sent home from the World Cup in disgrace Saturday after admitting he sold World Cup tickets for three times face value.
The United States and Ghana both kept their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup knockout stage alive after surprise results in their Group E matches on Saturday.
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