World Cup 2014: 12 stars that will amaze you this summer

It's been four year since Spain's goalkeeper Iker Casillas lifted the most coveted trophy in the footballing world as the modern tiki-taka initiators emerged winners in South Africa in a highly competitive tournament.

Whilst this term's World Cup tournament would kick-start on June 12, with 32 top countries gracing the showdown in Brazil, fans and lovers of football are expecting to see superb performances from players who have been exceptional in the last four years - particularly last season.

Unfortunately, players like Isco, Carlos Tevez and Samir Nasri - who were instrumental in their teams' successes last season, have all been left out of this summer's tournament. However, there are still players who will create chances, score wonderful goals and show good skills in Brazil this June.

Champions League: What To Expect In The Semi Finals

With the success of the UEFA Champions League draw which took place at Nyon, Switzerland, a wonderful set of matches is set to come.

Former Madrid star Luis Figo was in the house to carry out what he was paid to do. Here is the fixture list following the draw:

Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea
Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich

Both Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will be playing the first leg as the home team, at the Bernabeu and the Vicente Calderon respectively.

Giggs: United are no underdogs to Bayern

As Manchester United face Bayern Munich in a Champions League game on Tuesday, veteran midfielder Ryan Giggs has rejected the popular notion that the Red Devils are approaching the contest as underdogs.

Since the change of manager last summer, United have played below par - losing many local matches and fumbling in European competitions; like against Olympiakos when they were almost knocked out.

Following that poor run of form, majority of football spectators, all over the globe, have tipped Pep Guardiola's men to be favourites to survive the next stage; but the 40-year-old Welsh has rejected that global view.

Bayern Munich president sentenced to jail

The president and board chairman of FC Bayern Munich, Uli Hoeness, has been sentenced to jail by the Munich District Court II for evading  €28.5 million in taxes. The 62-year-old, who played for the Bavarians between 1970-1979, has been a very influential force behind the successes of the German Champions over recent years; as he maintained a good rapport with both players, managers and fans. However, evading taxes, according to Uli, was one of the greatest mistakes he ever committed; of which the evaded sum was approximately $39.6m. Continue...