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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.

Lazio confirm Petkovic sacking

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 20:55

Vladimir Petkovic has been sacked as coach of Lazio and replaced by his predecessor Edoardo Reja, the club confirmed in a statement on Saturday.

Francescoli sees Uruguay going far with Suarez

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 18:49

Uruguay should be feared at next year`s World Cup in Brazil because they have the world`s best striker in Luis Suarez and the self-belief to overcome big obstacles, former captain Enzo Francescoli said on Friday.

Touts flog Brazil WC tickets for 5,779 pounds even before they are officially released

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 14:07

Tickets for next year`s Brazil World Cup group games are being offered at up to 5,779 pounds by rip-off websites, according to reports.

War-torn Bosnia surprise entry to World Cup finals

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 18:43

After the latest round of matches Tuesday, war-torn Bosnia stormed into the 2014 World Cup in Brazil from June 12-July 13 along with England, Spain, Russia, Chile and Ecuador.

Dunga on European radar

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 14:38

Brazil`s 1994 World Cup-winning captain Dunga is reportedly eyeing a coaching job with an elite European club next season.

Maicon aims to seal Brazil spot

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 15:16

Right-back Maicon has declared his intention to remain Brazil`s first-choice defender until next year`s football World Cup.

Buffon tips Italy as favourites to win World Cup

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 20:13

Italian veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is confident of Italy`s good chances of winning the next year`s FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Special Olympics Bharat athletes to leave for Bangkok

Last Updated: Friday, June 14, 2013, 20:06

Following an intensive football training program, Special Olympics Bharat Athletes leave on saturday for the qualifier round at Bangkok as one of the seven teams who are participating there.

AFC president congratulates Japan for World Cup berth

Last Updated: Thursday, June 6, 2013, 14:16

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated the Japan national team on their qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil.

Brazilian stadiums to spur growth in high-speed Internet

Last Updated: Saturday, May 4, 2013, 00:02

Brazil`s communications minister said Thursday that the 12 stadiums to be used for the 2014 soccer World Cup will serve as springboards to greater high-speed Internet access nationwide.

Brazil, Chile play a draw at World Cup venue

Last Updated: Thursday, April 25, 2013, 14:34

Brazil were held to a 2-2 draw by Chile at the Mineirao World Cup stadium here on Wednesday.