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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.

Portuguese legend Eusebio dies aged 71

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 17:40

Portuguese football legend Eusebio, who was the top scorer in the 1966 World Cup, has died Sunday at the age of 71, his former club Benfica confirmed.

Gary Lineker OBE reveals plans for `big year` 2014

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 21:22

Gary Lineker OBE has revealed that he has a lot on his plate in 2014 so it will be a big and busy year for him.

Bradley named as new Stabaek coach

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 22:58

Former US and Egypt coach Bob Bradley was on Friday named as new manager of Norwegian club Stabaek.

Paralysed teen may kick off 2014 Football World Cup`s opening game

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 14:23

A paralysed teen, using an advanced mind-controlled exoskeleton, may get to provide the first ceremonial kick of the opening game of the 2014 Football World Cup

Chilean sports official on World Cup

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 13:42

Chile`s chances of winning the 2014 World Cup in Brazil are slim, Chile`s National Football Association (ANFP) President Sergio Jadue said Tuesday.

Sleep with your football, Carlos tells youngsters

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 17:41

Observing that hard work was the only avenue to become a world class footballer, Brazilian legend Carlos Alberto Torres Monday urged budding Indian players to toil tirelessly.

Hosting U-17 football World Cup will inspire kids: Ganguly

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 18:22

A self-confessed football fan, Sourav Ganguly on Sunday hoped Indian football would get a huge boost by hosting the Under-17 World Cup in 2017 and said he was looking forward to see Brazil in its elements in the 2014 extravaganza.

India can qualify for 2022 football World Cup, says Sachin Tendulkar

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 16:58

Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar found himself in a slightly different territory on Sunday as he pitched for football, saying that with the 2017 Under-17 World Cup coming to the country, qualifying for the 2022 senior main event is a realistic target.

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.

FIFA shifts World Cup kickoff timings

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 16:38

World football`s governing body FIFA has changed the kickoff timings for seven 2014 World Cup matches, including three in the Amazonian city of Manaus.

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.