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Protesters disrupt FIFA World Cup visit

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 09:26

A small group of protesters demanding more spending on health and education disrupted a visit by FIFA officials to the 2014 World Cup stadium under construction in Cuiaba on Tuesday.

Argentina won`t take foot off throttle

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 09:23

Argentina will not hold back despite having already qualified for the World Cup finals or lost four top players including Lionel Messi to injury when they host Peru in a qualifier on Friday.

Barcelona hit with injury to Spain fullback Jordi Alba

Last Updated: Sunday, September 15, 2013, 20:27

Barcelona`s Spain left back Jordi Alba will be sidelined for around three weeks after he damaged a hamstring in Saturday`s 3-2 La Liga win at home to Sevilla, the club said on Sunday.

Netherlands and Italy celebrate World Cup places

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 19:05

The Netherlands and Italy celebrated becoming the first European teams to book places at next year`s World Cup in Brazil on Tuesday when the final pieces of the continent`s qualifying jigsaw began to fall into place.

Scolari confirms Julio Cesar as Brazil`s Cup keeper

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 14:59

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari confirmed goalkeeper Julio Cesar will definitely be going to the World Cup next year but said there are still four or five places up for grabs in his 23-man squad.

US and Costa Rica celebrate, Mexico in trouble

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 14:43

The United States and Costa Rica celebrated qualification to next year`s World Cup finals in Brazil while Mexico fell further into disarray on Tuesday after a dramatic night of action in the CONCACAF region.

World Cup not for European convenience: Blatter

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 20:56

FIFA president Sepp Blatter defended his support of switching the 2022 World Cup to winter in Qatar, saying in an interview published on Monday that rescheduling reflected the sport`s worldwide appeal.

Scolari hails Brazil`s 6-0 rout of Australia

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 15:16

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari heaped praise on midfield pair Ramires and Bernard after the Selecao`s thrashed Australia 6-0 victory in an international football friendly here.

Klose equals Mueller`s Germany scoring record

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 11:02

Miroslav Klose equalled Gerd Mueller`s record of 68 goals for Germany when he scored in the 34th minute of their World Cup Group C qualifier against Austria on Friday.

France`s World Cup hopes dented by goalless draw

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 10:03

France`s chances of qualifying directly for the 2014 World Cup finals were left hanging by a thread following a goalless draw in Georgia on Friday.

Spain close to qualification after win in Finland

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 09:55

Holders Spain eased to the brink of qualification for next year`s World Cup finals when Jordi Alba and Alvaro Negredo struck either side of halftime in a 2-0 win away to Finland in Group I on Friday.

Van Persie penalty spares Dutch embarrassment

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 09:46

Robin van Persie`s stoppage time penalty spared the Netherlands from suffering an embarrassing defeat as they drew 2-2 in Estonia to keep up their unbeaten run in the World Cup qualifiers in Tallinn on Friday.