Hassan Chamas

Atletico Madrid sprung a big surprise by winning La Liga last season, but Barcelona and Real Madrid are out to assert their dominance over the new campaign. We assess the 2014/15 La Liga season.

The 2014 World Cup has closed its doors, with Germany winning their fourth crown after beating Argentina in the final. For some players it was a tournament to remember. We pick the best eleven to grace Brazil.

Spain becoming the first World Cup holders to crash out of the tournament in their first two games has raised difficult questions for the country. As an era looks to have ended, La Roja must rise from the ashes.

Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, have to find a way past Germany if they wish to top Group G at the World Cup. However, Ghana and the USA are not just there to make up the numbers.

Louis van Gaal leads Holland to a World Cup at the second time of asking, but has Spain, Chile and Australia for company in Group B. We assess all the teams in the section and their chances.