Manfred Braschler

Manfred Braschler

FIFA.com - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ - News

• Wenger: Wilshere can make World Cup

  Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger expects England midfielder Jack Wilshere to recover from his hairline fracture of his foot sustained in Wednesday's friendly against Denmark in time for the FIFA World Cup.

• Brazil's love affair with the holding midfielder

  From Zito in 1958 and 1962 to Gilberto Silva in 2002, FIFA.com ​examines the role of the holding midfielder throughout Brazil's successful history at FIFA World Cups while looking ahead to this year's candidates. 

• Sturridge, Lallana have history in mind

  Daniel Sturridge says he is drawing inspiration from legends like Diego Maradona, Pele and Ronaldo ahead of this summer's finals in Brazil, while Adam Lallana is tipping Luke Shaw to be an England great himself.