Just hours before taking on Portugal in a crucial World Cup match Ghana have sent home two of their top players, midfielders Sulley Muntari and Kevin-Prince Boateng. By Peter Nolan

Groups E and F wrapped up today with France and Switzerland moving on to the knockout rounds from Group E while Argentina and Nigeria advanced from F. By Peter Nolan

FIFA has announced that disciplinary proceedings have been opened against Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez, in the alleged biting incident. By Peter Nolan

It may seem like old home week for Jurgen Klinsmann and the five German-American players on the U.S. team this Thursday when the U.S and Germany meet in their final Group G match. By Peter Nolan