Portugal choose Campinas as World Cup base

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 10:51

Portugal`s football federation (FPF) has chosen the city of Campinas in southeastern Brazil as the national team`s 2014 World Cup base.

World Cup hero Geoff Hurst does England no favours in draw

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 19:42

Geoff Hurst was a national hero when he scored a hat-trick in England`s 1966 final victory but he did his country no favours when he drew the former champions in one of the toughest 2014 World Cup groups.

World Cup goals record `there to be broken`: Ronaldo

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 14:43

Brazil`s legendary footballer Ronaldo has said he will not mind if Miroslav Klose breaks his World Cup scoring record next year.

Roy Hodgson bides time with mercurial Ravel Morrison

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 09:06

England manager Roy Hodgson has told West Ham United starlet Ravel Morrison that he must prove his worth over several months if he wants to play at the World Cup.

Spain qualifier unlikely to be affected by explosion

Last Updated: Friday, October 11, 2013, 09:38

Spain`s World Cup qualifier against Belarus on Friday is unlikely to be affected by an electrical explosion at the San Moix stadium hosting the match in Palma de Mallorca, Real Mallorca officials said.

Jerome Valcke keeps heat on Brazil for 2014 World Cup venues

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 09:17

FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke kept the heat on Brazil on Monday, saying his visits to World Cup venues were a means of keeping up the "pressure" for the country to be ready for next June.

Roy Hodgson admits to nerves over England`s doomsday scenario

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 17:44

England manager Roy Hodgson will wait with bated breath hoping his squad emerge unscathed from Premier League assignments this weekend as he bids to avoid a "doomsday" scenario.

Netherlands and Italy qualify for 2014 FIFA World Cup

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 10:16

The Netherlands and Italy celebrated becoming the first European teams to book places at next year`s World Cup in Brazil on Tuesday.

Ethiopia, Togo fielded suspended stars in World Cup qualifiers

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 19:31

Ethiopia and Togo fielded suspended stars in 2014 World Cup qualifiers during June, according to FIFA match records of the competition.

Ordinary India eye miracle vs Australia in FIH WL quarters

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 14:42

An error-prone India need nothing short of a miracle to secure a direct berth in next year`s hockey World Cup as they take on formidable Australia in the quarterfinals of the men`s competition of the FIH World Round 3, here on Tuesday.

Confederations Cup a test of the best: Hernandez

Last Updated: Friday, June 14, 2013, 11:53

Mexico striker Javier Hernandez says the Confederations Cup will provide his team with a welcome break from their stuttering 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign.

Uruguay beat Venezuela to restore football World Cup hopes

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 10:32

Uruguay have restored their 2014 World Cup qualification hopes after a first-half strike from Edinson Cavani gave them a 1-0 away victory over Venezuela.