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World Cup stars fail to sparkle on Premier League return
Their dazzling displays lit up the World Cup, but the stars of the summer have failed to arrive on time for the Premier League party, with one of the tournament`s flops stealing the early limelight.
Change of guard at Old Trafford, Adnan Janujaz gets Ryan Giggs` number 11
It was a sort of change of guard at Old Trafford on Saturday. Not to be confused with the arrival of Louis van Gaal as the new Manchester United manager, though! The opening match of the 2014-15 English Premier League season between United and Swansea witnessed a new player in the number 11 shirt manning the left-wing at Old Trafford.
Wayne Rooney ready to lead from the front for Manchester United
Wayne Rooney believes he is ready to play a lead role in Louis van Gaal`s Manchester United revolution after being appointed as the team`s new captain.
Wayne Rooney should lead Louis van Gaal`s red army
Oh captain, my captain! Louis van Gaal will look to hand over the skipper`s arm band to Wayne Rooney as the United stalwart looks destined to prosper under the new role. Rooney loves responsibility and going by the players the Dutchman has under his belt, the England striker is his best bet.
ISL side Delhi Dynamos tie-up with Feyenoord Rotterdam
Amidst much fan fare, Delhi Dyanamos, the Delhi franchise of the Indian Super League (ISL), was unveiled here Thursday.
Hard reality sets in for Brazil fans after World Cup flop
The last place Brazilians expected to be embarrassed in the World Cup was on the pitch.
Netherlands blank Brazil 3-0 in FIFA World Cup play-off
Brazil lost its face, its pride one more time in the space of four days after the Netherlands embarrassed the hosts 3-0 in the third-place play-off match of the World Cup, as boos and jeers from the fans dressed in canary yellow reverberated across the Estadio Nacional here.
2014 FIFA World Cup: Brazil vs Netherlands Match Preview
After Brazil`s utter humiliation against Germany, anything less than a win in Saturday`s third-place match against an indifferent Netherlands team would deepen the gloom hanging over the World Cup hosts.
Time for Argentina to avenge 1990 World Cup final loss against Germany
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.
Van Persie doubtful for Holland: Van Gaal
Netherlands captain Robin van Persie is a doubt for his side`s World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday with a stomach problem, coach Louis van Gaal said.
Van Persie bids to end knockout-phase hoodoo
Prior to the Netherland`s World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday, Robin van Persie is still waiting for his first goal in a knockout match at a major international tournament.
Five Dutch players with outside interests
Footballers have been accused of being solely focused on their sport but here AFP Sport highlights five of the Dutch squad, who face Argentina in their World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, who have time for other matters whether it be hobbies or charity work.
Manchester United unveil new home kit for 2014-15 season
English Premier League giants Manchester United have finally unveiled their new home kit for the 2014-15 season. This news was confirmed through the official twitter account of the club.
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Shooter Tara Sahdev alleges husband of forceful conversion
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Bad days ahead for Dhoni?
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Indian team needs to be wary of Alex Hales in ODIs
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BCCI to restrict WAGs during foreign tours?
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Virat Kohli's pyar ke side effect on team India
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Rank
Country
Points
1
Australia
115
2
India
112
3
Sri Lanka
111
4
South Africa
111
5
England
109
6
Pakistan
100
7
New Zealand
98
8
West Indies
94
9
Bangladesh
72
10
Zimbabwe
57
Rank
Country
Points
1
South Africa
124
2
Australia
123
3
Pakistan
103
4
India
102
5
England
100
6
Sri Lanka
95
7
New Zealand
93
8
West Indies
74
9
Zimbabwe
39
Rank
Country
Points
1
India
131
2
Sri Lanka
131
3
Pakistan
123
4
South Africa
121
5
Australia
112
6
New Zealand
110
7
West Indies
110
8
England
96
9
Ireland
87
10
Bangladesh
72
ATP Ranking
WTA Ranking
Rank
Name & Nationality
Points
1
Novak Djokovic (SRB)
12, 860
2
Rafael Nadal (ESP)
11, 670
3
Roger Federer (SUI)
6, 670
4
Stanislas Wawrinka (SUI)
5, 850
5
Tomas Berdyc (CZE)
4, 410
6
David Ferrer (ESP)
4, 255
7
Milos Raonic (CAN)
3, 955
8
Grigor Dimitrov (BUL)
3, 620
9
Andy Murray (GBR)
3, 150
10
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA)
2, 910
Rank
Name & Nationality
Points
1
Serena Williams (USA)
9, 150
2
Simona Halep (ROU)
6, 785
3
Li Na (CHN)
6, 565
4
Petra Kvitova (CZE)
5, 930
5
Agnieszka Radawanska
5, 625
6
Maria Sharapova (RUS)
4, 986
7
Angelique Kerber (GER)
4, 570
8
Eugenie Bouchard (CAN)
4, 450
9
Jelena Jankovic (SRB)
3, 900
10
Victoria Azarenka (BEL)
3, 683
Drivers
Constructor
Rank
Driver &Country
Points
1
Nico Rosberg -German
202
2
Lewis Hamilton -British
191
3
Daniel Ricciardo-Australian
131
4
Fernando Alonso-Spanish
115
5
Valtteri Bottas -Finnish
95
6
Sebastian Vettel-German
88
7
Nico Hulkenberg -German
69
8
Jenson Button-British
60
9
Felipe Massa-Brazilian
40
10
Kevin Magnussen-Danish
37
Rank
Country
Points
1
Mercedes
393
2
Red Bull
219
3
Ferrari
142
4
Williams
135
5
Force India
98
6
McLaren
97
7
STR Renault
17
8
Lotus
8
9
Marussia Ferrari
2
10
Sauber
0
Men
Rank
Country
Points
1
Rory McIlroy (NIR)
11.27
2
Adam Scott (AUS)
9.28
3
Henrik Stenson (SWE)
8.21
4
Sergio Garcia (ESP)
7.75
5
Justin Rose (ENG)
7.45
6
Jim Furyk (USA)
6.87
7
Matt Kuchar (USA)
6.66
8
Bubba Watson (USA)
6.60
9
Phil Mickelson (USA)
6.28
10
Jason Day (AUS)
6.28
FIFA-Men
Rank
Country
Points
1
Germany
1724
2
Argentina
1606
3
Netherlands
1496
4
Colombia
1492
5
Belgium
1401
6
Uruguay
1330
7
Brazil
1241
8
Spain
1229
9
Switzerland
1216
10
France
1202
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