Last Updated: Friday, July 11, 2014, 23:16
Uruguyan striker Luis Suarez will appeal a "fascist` four-month ban for biting a World Cup rival, his lawyer said Friday.
Last Updated: Friday, July 11, 2014, 23:10
Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella will step down after Sunday`s World Cup final against Germany, his agent told a local Argentine radio station on Friday.
Last Updated: Friday, July 11, 2014, 22:32
After deep initial scepticism, Dutch coach Louis van Gaal goes into Saturday`s third place play-off determined to down hosts Brazil and end the World Cup on a high note.
Last Updated: Friday, July 11, 2014, 22:21
Germany captain Philipp Lahm and forward Thomas Mueller sounded supremely confident on Friday that their team will be able to neutralize Argentina’s Lionel Messi and win the World Cup on Sunday.
Last Updated: Friday, July 11, 2014, 22:06
The Vatican on Friday called for a truce in wars around the globe during Sunday`s World Cup final, taking to social media with the hashtag #pauseforpeace as a conflict in the Gaza Strip escalates and killings continue in Ukraine.
Last Updated: Friday, July 11, 2014, 21:54
With Argentina meeting Germany in the World Cup final, the Vatican on Friday brushed aside talk of soccer rivalry between Argentine Pope Francis and his predecessor Benedict, a German.
Last Updated: Friday, July 11, 2014, 20:43
People in the tourist mecca of Rio de Janeiro are used to just about everything.
Last Updated: Friday, July 11, 2014, 19:22
Argentina have been fined 300,000 Swiss francs ($336,000) for failing to bring players to four pre-match news conferences during the World Cup, FIFA said in a statement on Friday.
Last Updated: Friday, July 11, 2014, 16:49
Argentina football legend Diego Maradona has said Germany will enter the final Sunday with big egos after handing hosts Brazil their worst World Cup defeat ever in the semis.
Last Updated: Friday, July 11, 2014, 16:44
Germany coach Joachim Löw said that he is looking forward to the World Cup final which will see a galaxy of the football stars.
Last Updated: Friday, July 11, 2014, 16:35
FIFA confirmed that supermodel Gisele Bundchen and former Spain international Carles Puyol will carry the World Cup to the Maracana Stadium, which will then be handed over to the champions here Sunday.
Last Updated: Friday, July 11, 2014, 16:34
Argentine goalkeeper reportedly thanked Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal in their dressing room after the World Cup semifinal for the help the Dutchman gave him at AZ Alkmaar.
Last Updated: Friday, July 11, 2014, 16:25
Germany has reportedly revealed that they have a secret plan to defend Argentine ace Lionel Messi`s attack on Sunday`s World Cup final at Rio de Janeiro`s Maracana stadium.
Last Updated: Friday, July 11, 2014, 16:09
Brazilian striker Neymar reportedly broke down in tears as he claimed that the challenge from Colombia`s Juan Zuniga that injured a vertebra in his back during their 2-1 World Cup quarterfinal win could have left him paralyzed.
Last Updated: Friday, July 11, 2014, 16:06
Argentine star Lionel Messi said the national team was just "one small step away" from becoming the champions of the 2014 Brazil FIFA World Cup.
Last Updated: Friday, July 11, 2014, 16:02
English football club West Ham United have launched a 12 million pound bid for Enner Valencia, following his impressive performances for Ecuador at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Last Updated: Friday, July 11, 2014, 15:54
Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa says he was rooting for Argentina to win the 2014 Brazil FIFA World Cup final against Germany.
Last Updated: Friday, July 11, 2014, 15:42
The summit clash of the FIFA World Cup 2014 is between Lionel Messi-led Argentina and robust Germany on Sunday at historical Maracana stadium in Rio De Janeiro. Let`s find out seven reasons why the final between these two nations is going to be a blockbuster hit.
Last Updated: Friday, July 11, 2014, 15:24
Over 10 heads of state are expected to attend the final match of the FIFA World Cup between Argentina and Germany at Rio de Janeiro`s world-renowned Maracana stadium on Sunday.
Last Updated: Friday, July 11, 2014, 15:10
In the same week he usurped Ronaldo as the FIFA World Cup`s top scorer, Germany striker Miroslav Klose said the Brazilian legend remains football`s most complete player.
Last Updated: Friday, July 11, 2014, 14:11
Brazilian ace Neymar`s agent has reportedly launched an astonishing and brutal verbal attack on coach Luiz Felipe Scolari after the hosts shock 7-1 defeat against Germany on Tuesday.
Last Updated: Friday, July 11, 2014, 12:00
Thousands of Argentine fans are expected to attend Sunday`s World Cup final but President Cristina Kirchner will not be among them as she is sick with throat trouble.