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World Cup protests spark violence in Brazil

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 08:42

Demonstrators and police clashed in Sao Paulo on Saturday during the first in a planned series of anti-World Cup protests across Brazil called by radical activist group Anonymous.

Bernie's Formula One games and the questions on its existence

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 08:44

When Bernard Charles Ecclestone announced that he has stepped down from the board of the company which runs, rather controls the sport, it could well read as the end of a regime. His name has been the byword of Formula One.

Cristiano Ronaldo patches up with Sepp Blatter

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 20:40

Cristiano Ronaldo has patched up his rift with Sepp Blatter following the FIFA president`s hairdresser jibe and apparent imitation of the Portuguese international .

Work to do for Ronaldo to become legend, reckons Pele

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 17:36

FIFA Ballon d`Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo must continue to maintain his exceptional high standards in order to be classed among the sport`s legends, according to Brazil great Pele who compared the Portuguese to Eusebio.

Cristiano Ronaldo wins 2013 Ballon d`Or ahead of Lionel Messi

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 16:38

Cristiano Ronaldo ended the four-year dominance of Lionel Messi when he was awarded the 2013 FIFA Ballon d`Or in Zurich on Monday.

FIFA dismisses `belief` 2022 Qatar World Cup will be held in winter

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 12:55

FIFA has reportedly dismissed the comments of the football governing body`s secretary general Jerome Valcke that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be held in the winter months that year, instead of the June-July tournament originally scheduled.

Blatter criticises Brazil`s World Cup preparations

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 16:43

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has criticised Brazil`s World Cup preparations, saying organisers have no excuses for ongoing delays.

Besiktas deny Ronaldinho deal

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 00:10

Besiktas have denied reports claiming Ronaldinho has signed with the Turkish club.

Del Bosque eyes another World Cup triumph

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 20:36

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has a New Year`s wish to see his country retain the FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

CONCACAF mourns T&T footballer`s passing

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 20:27

CONCACAF (Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association of Football) president Jeffrey Webb has expressed sadness on the death of Trinidad and Tobago defender Akeem Adams.

Argentine Cambiasso hopes to get picked for World Cup

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 18:39

Inter Milan`s Argentine midfielder Esteban Cambiasso hopes to get selected for his national team for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Ivanov to replace Rosetti as Russian referees`s chief

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 21:18

The Russian Football Union (RFU) has hired former FIFA official Valentin Ivanov to replace Italian Roberto Rosetti as head of the domestic referees` department, the RFU president said on Monday.