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Costa Rica not planning to play injured Uruguayan superstar Luis Suárez

Suárez underwent an operation on his knee on May 22 and has since been facing a race against time to play any part in the World Cup group stages.

Ten-man Honduras ties England; Uruguay’s Suarez kicking ball again

England were held to a goalless draw by ten-man Honduras on Saturday in their final friendly before heading to Brazil for the World Cup.

Italy ties tiny Luxembourg; England equals Ecuador; Uruguay shuts down Slovenia

A look at the three teams that Costa Rica will face in Group D at the World Cup, and how they fared today.

Injured Uruguay star Suárez in camp; England crushes Peru; key Italian player breaks leg

A look at the three other teams that Costa Rica will face in Group D at the World Cup.

Uruguay star Luis Suarez could miss Costa Rica match after knee operation

It's a relatively minor procedure, but with the surgery so close to the start of the World Cup it'll come down to the wire whether Suarez is ready for the team's opener -- which is against Costa Rica on June 14.

Italy’s tough choices in quest for fifth World Cup

Italy go to the World Cup finals looking to equal the record of hosts Brazil and lift the trophy for a fifth time. With the first Group D game against England and tricky encounters with Uruguay and Costa Rica to follow, Coach Cesare Prandelli still has tough decisions to make.

Against the odds, Costa Rica plot 1990 repeat in Brazil

Having landed themselves a nightmare group at the World Cup, Costa Rica hopes a blend of tactical stability and technical effervescence will enable them to pull off a shock in Brazil.

FIFA President Blatter assures rivals that Uruguay will play in the World Cup

FIFA President Joseph Blatter probably figured he'd be hearing this question from the press during his visit to Costa Rica on Thursday. And when the time came answer it Blatter turned toward the head of the Costa Rican Football Federation, and smirked.
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Costa Rica to Launch Online Driver’s License Renewal Service in October

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Veteran’s Failed Hijacking of Tropic Air Cessna in Belize

An United States citizen armed with a knife attempted to hijack a small plane in Belize this Thursday but was shot dead by a...

Easter Weekend in Costa Rica: Traditions, Beaches, and Pura Vida

As someone who is rooted in San José, I’ve watched Semana Santa bring Costa Rica to life each year, and this Easter Weekend is...