Last Updated: Thursday, July 10, 2014, 11:50
Brazilians might have thought that their World Cup nightmare couldn`t possibly get any worse -- and then bitter rivals Argentina reached the final in their own backyard.
Barcelona has revealed that Brazilian striker Neymar is recovering very well from the fractured vertebra injury that ended his 2014 FIFA World Cup campaign.
Last Updated: Thursday, July 10, 2014, 11:00
German defender Mats Hummels has revealed that he and his teammates held a discussion in the dressing room at half-time and made a pact not to `humiliate` Brazil during their World Cup semifinal battering.
Last Updated: Thursday, July 10, 2014, 10:40
Germany has taken the "tiki-taka" passing game so intrinsically used by Spain to another level at the World Cup in Brazil, by adding ruthless efficiency to the possession philosophy.
Last Updated: Thursday, July 10, 2014, 10:26
The Netherlands` heartbreaking penalty shootout loss to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals looks to have definitively ended Arjen Robben`s hopes of exorcising his ghosts from the 2010 final.
Last Updated: Thursday, July 10, 2014, 10:13
The World Cup can only hope that Lionel Messi is leaving his best for last.In the most important World Cup match to date in his epoch-shaping career, football`s superstar was neither super nor a star.
Last Updated: Thursday, July 10, 2014, 10:11
Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella believes a well-rested Germany will have the advantage against the weary South Americans in Sunday`s World Cup final.
Last Updated: Thursday, July 10, 2014, 10:05
The Netherlands` penalty shootout loss to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday was an unjust way for them to exit the tournament, according to playmaker Wesley Sneijder.
Last Updated: Thursday, July 10, 2014, 09:19
Former Corinthians manager Tite has emerged as the favourite to succeed Luiz Felipe Scolari as coach of Brazil after the World Cup.
Last Updated: Thursday, July 10, 2014, 09:12
In the second semi-finals of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2014, Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-2 in the penalty shootout to set up a summit clash with Germany. After 24 long years, Argentina have managed to reach the final of the football World Cup.
Last Updated: Thursday, July 10, 2014, 09:01
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo apologised to the nation and announced his resignation on Thursday to shoulder the blame for his team`s early exit from the World Cup in Brazil.
Last Updated: Thursday, July 10, 2014, 05:42
Dutch striker Arjen Robben rued his team`s "grim" exit from the World Cup after being knocked out by Argentina in the semi-finals on Wednesday.
Last Updated: Thursday, July 10, 2014, 05:34
Germany’s astonishing demolition of Brazil was the brutal culmination of a long, slow decline for the five-times world champions whose production line of world-class players seems to have ground to a halt.
Last Updated: Thursday, July 10, 2014, 05:28
The world football governing body FIFA Wednesday announced the suspension of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) with immediate effect.
Last Updated: Thursday, July 10, 2014, 05:21
Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero told his compatriots to "enjoy the moment" after saving two penalties in the semi-final shootout win over the Netherlands on Wednesday to send his country into their first World Cup final since 1990.
Last Updated: Thursday, July 10, 2014, 04:59
Goalkeeper Sergio Romero pulled off two stunning saves as Argentina edged out the Netherlands 4-2 in the penalty shootout in a grinding semifinal match to set up a World Cup summit clash against Germany here Wednesday.
Last Updated: Thursday, July 10, 2014, 00:37
Brazil has presented an "encouraging report" about preparations for the 2016 Rio Games but vigilance is needed to ensure venues are ready, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Wednesday.
Last Updated: Thursday, July 10, 2014, 00:24
Argentina and the Netherlands were getting ready to play on Wednesday for the right to join Germany in the World Cup final as the inquisition into Brazil`s humiliating exit gathered pace.
Last Updated: Thursday, July 10, 2014, 00:19
Welcome to the live coverage of second semi-final between the Netherlands and Argentina being played at Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo.
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 22:55
The Brazilian media is blaming The Rolling Stones` lead vocalist Mick Jagger for Luiz Felipe Scolari`s squad`s biggest World Cup defeat in their history.
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 22:48
Rio`s iconic Christ statue will be lit up on the eve of Sunday`s World Cup final in the colours of each of the finalists` flags with Twitter users to determine which is displayed the longest.
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 21:41
According to former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen, "it is not the end of the world" for Brazil. The South African born middle-order batsman added that "sport deals some dreadful hands at times.’