Atletico flop likely to end Ronaldinho's World Cup dream

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 18:32

Ronaldinho`s hopes that a good performance at the Club World Cup might earn a Brazil recall have been dashed by Atletico Mineiro`s shock elimination at the hands of Raja Casablanca.

Judge halts work on Brazil World Cup stadium

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 09:22

Work has stopped at Brazil`s Arena da Amazonia World Cup stadium after death of two workers in separate incidents Saturday, Xinhua reported Monday.

India gets down to preparing for U-17 World Cup

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 17:17

India is gearing itself to host the Under-17 FIFA World Cup in 2017, in preparation for which, the country`s parent body for football, is giving the push to short-listed host cities to put infrastructure upgradation on the fast track.

Lippi confident of Guangzhou`s opener

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 18:17

Italy`s World cup winning coach Marcello Lippi said enthusiasm and expectation for the FIFA Club World Cup would help his side Guangzhou Evergrande show true level as the Chinese club starts campaign against Egyptian side Al Ahly.

Brazilian clubs given home ban

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 18:15

Two Brazilian football clubs have been ordered to play a combined 20 matches at neutral venues following a fan riot that left four people in hospital last Sunday.

Al Ahly determined to atone for Egypt`s failure

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 18:13

African club champion Al Ahly of Egypt look forward to re-proving themselves at the 2013 Club World Cup opener against Guangzhou Evergrande here at Stade Adrar.

Italy, Germany confirm World Cup bases

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 18:04

The Italian football federation has chosen the Portobello Resort near Rio de Janeiro as the Azzurri`s 2014 World Cup base.

Maracana pitch readied for World Cup

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 18:01

A rejuvenation process in preparation for next year`s FIFA World Cup was started on the turf of Brazil`s iconic Maracana stadium.

Brazil to issue 2014 World Cup commemorative coins

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 16:29

Brazil`s Central Bank (CB) announced that beginning from Jan 24 next year, it will issue a limited edition of gold, silver and cupro-nickel commemorative coins for 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Goal-line technology to debut in Africa

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 13:12

Goal-line technology (GLT) will make its debut in Africa in the 2013 FIFA Club World Cup here.

Tough for Kolkata, Mumbai to meet Under-17 World Cup standards: AIFF

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 04:29

All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel Monday dropped hints that Kolkata and Mumbai may lose out on hosting 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup matches if infrastructure is not upgraded immediately to meet international standards.

Ronaldo, Messi and Ribery to contest Ballon d`Or

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 22:11

World governing body FIFA named Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery as the three nominations from a 10-player shortlist for the Ballon d`Or award on Monday.