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Robben rules out joining Van Gaal at Manchester United

Last Updated: Sunday, July 13, 2014, 18:32

Netherlands striker Arjen Robben will stay with Bayern Munich rather than taking the opportunity to follow national coach Louis van Gaal to Manchester United, he has told Dutch television station NOS.

World Cup`s success has shut up critics: Brazilian President

Last Updated: Sunday, July 13, 2014, 18:19

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said that the success the 2014 FIFA World Cup has shut up the critics who had expected chaos, demonstrations and violence during the tourney.

Krul will cherish fantastic World Cup memory forever

Last Updated: Sunday, July 13, 2014, 16:58

Despite finishing third with the Netherlands, in the on going FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil, goalkeeper Tim Krul said that he will cherish fantastic memories of the coveted tournament. The Newcastle United stopper said its a competition he will remember forever.

Van Gaal calms expectations ahead of United move

Last Updated: Sunday, July 13, 2014, 15:10

Louis van Gaal on Saturday sought to temper expectations among Manchester United fans excited about his impending arrival at Old Trafford after the Netherlands ended their World Cup campaign on a high.

Robben welcome at Man Utd - van Gaal

Last Updated: Sunday, July 13, 2014, 15:06

The Netherlands` Bayern Munich forward Arjen Robben is welcome at Manchester United, said Old Trafford-bound Louis van Gaal after Saturday`s World Cup play-off win over Brazil.

German coach Low feels team could `stay on top for good number of years`

Last Updated: Sunday, July 13, 2014, 13:44

Germany coach Joachim Low has said that his team could go on to play for a number of years and they play on top of the world for a good number of years.

FIFA World Cup 2014: The final will be a Messi vs Mueller contest, says Baichung

Last Updated: Sunday, July 13, 2014, 12:59

The Netherlands blanked sorry Brazil 3-0 to take the third place, whereas, Argentina and Germany will lock horns in the final on Sunday. In an exclusive chat with Aditi Tyagi of Zee Media, former Indian skipper Baichung Bhutia said the final is a game between Lionel Messi and Thomas Mueller. He also added that Brazil were too dependent on Neymar as the hosts succumbed to their second successive loss.

`Biting` again could cost Luis Suarez 3m pounds from Barcelona pay

Last Updated: Sunday, July 13, 2014, 12:29

Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez, in controversies over biting Italian defender, will lose 3 million pounds of his 10 million pounds-a-year salary if he tries to bite another opponent.

Julio Cesar admits Brazil career is over

Last Updated: Sunday, July 13, 2014, 12:21

Goalkeeper Julio Cesar admitted on Saturday that his international career is over after Brazil`s World Cup campaign ended in disappointment.

Italian referee at World Cup final

Last Updated: Sunday, July 13, 2014, 12:01

Italian referee Nicola Rizzoli will officiate the 2014 World Cup final match between Argentina and Germany in the Maracana Stadium here Sunday.

2014 FIFA World Cup Final: Germany vs Argentina - Preview

Last Updated: Sunday, July 13, 2014, 10:58

Argentina and Germany were both back at work on Thursday, secretly hatching their plans for Sunday`s World Cup final at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro.

Goalkeepers shine brightest in Brazil

Last Updated: Sunday, July 13, 2014, 10:46

Despite being a tournament labelled as the return of attack-minded football after the caution shown in South Africa four years ago, Brazil 2014 has been a platform for the world`s best goalkeepers to shine.

New loss disgusts Brazil fans

Last Updated: Sunday, July 13, 2014, 10:34

Brazil fans expressed disgust with their team after the hosts lost 3-0 3-0 to the Netherlands in World Cup third place play-off with many hoping Germany will win the final.

2014 FIFA World Cup: Argentina, Germany battle for title glory as Brazil blanked again

Last Updated: Sunday, July 13, 2014, 10:28

If the 7-1 battering by Germany exposed Brazil`s shallowness, the 3-0 loss against Netherlands for the third place put them further down in a void. A team crumbled in its home turf, in front of its native fans amidst political and economical tensions over billions of money spent for the World Cup.

Di Maria could play part for Argentina

Last Updated: Sunday, July 13, 2014, 10:25

Argentina winger Angel Di Maria may still have a role to play in Sunday`s World Cup final against Germany despite a thigh injury just days ago.

1986 victory will be repeated: Sabella

Last Updated: Sunday, July 13, 2014, 10:24

Argentina head coach Alejandro Sabella said he was confident enough that the team will repeat the title-winning performance of 1986 in the 2014 World Cup final Sunday.

Brazil pay heavy price for tactical naivety, immaturity

Last Updated: Sunday, July 13, 2014, 10:12

Brazil came into the World Cup expecting nothing less than victory but tactical naivety, a lack of emotional preparation and an inability to overcome the loss of two leading players cost them the chance of winning a sixth title.

Passionate Messi ready to join Maradona in the pantheon

Last Updated: Sunday, July 13, 2014, 10:09

Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi are great Argentine footballers with very different personalities but "Leo" became "Diego" for a brief moment when he scored in the World Cup group game against Bosnia.

Argentina need `perfect`match to beat Germans

Last Updated: Sunday, July 13, 2014, 10:06

Argentina must play a flawless game on Sunday if they are to beat a powerful German team and lift the World Cup for the third time, their coach Alejandro Sabella said.

Hard reality sets in for Brazil fans after World Cup flop

Last Updated: Sunday, July 13, 2014, 10:01

The last place Brazilians expected to be embarrassed in the World Cup was on the pitch.

Van Gaal says success based on Dutch way with novel tweak

Last Updated: Sunday, July 13, 2014, 09:49

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal said his team`s run to third place at the World Cup was proof that there was more than one "Dutch" way of playing the game.

Sad Brazil players apologise to fans after another heavy loss

Last Updated: Sunday, July 13, 2014, 09:40

Hosts Brazil lost 3-0 to the Netherlands in their final World Cup match on Saturday and their players apologised to fans after another hugely disappointing performance in the third-place match.

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