RECIFE: Shunning the flamboyance and individuality that has previously characterised their game, Costa Rica and their collection of nimble attacking talents face Italy...
RECIFE: Shunning the flamboyance and individuality that has previously characterised their game, Costa Rica and their collection of nimble attacking talents face Italy...
Uruguay’s forward Luis Suarez celebrates after scoring his first goal against England at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo yesterday. Uruguay beat England...
Robin van Persie (9) of the Netherlands celebrates with team-mates after scoring a goal, as Australia’s Alex Wilkinson and his team-mate Ryan McGowan...
England’s Wayne Rooney attends a training session for the 2014 World Cup in Rio de Janeiro yesterday. SAO PAULO: Heavyweights England and Uruguay...
Ivory Coast’s forward Didier Drogba takes part in a training session in Aguas de Lindoia, Brazil, yesterday. BRASïLIA: Colombia are planning to rely...
Spain’s forward Fernando Torres wipes tears from his eyes after Spain lost their Group B football match against Chile in the Maracana Stadium...
Russia’s Alexander Kerzhakov celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2014 World Cup Group H match against South Korea at the Pantanal Arena...
MANGARATIBA, Brazil: After being at the centre of controversy at the 2006 and 2010 World Cups, Daniele De Rossi (pictured) now wants to...
FORTALEZA, Brazil: Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari declared himself “satisfied” with his team’s 0-0 draw against Mexico in Fortaleza on Tuesday, and the...
RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazilian media yesterday urged their World Cup favourites to pull their socks up after a goalless draw with Mexico held...
Belgium’s forward Dries Mertens on his way to scoring his side’s second goal against Algeria during a World Cup Group H match at...
Mexico’s goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa jumps to save the ball. FORTALEZA: Guillermo Ochoa threw up an impenetrable shield around his goal as stubborn Mexico...
BRASILIA: Since Friday’s shock 5-1 World Cup reverse to Group B rivals Netherlands, Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has been bombarded with advice...
NATAL: German-born United States defender John Brooks came off the bench to stun Ghana with a late winner in a 2-1 victory in...
SANTO ANDRE: Argentina legend Maradona says Germany’s powerful performance in their 4-0 win over Portugal is cause for concern among the other World...
RIO DE JANEIRO: England’s Wayne Rooney hit out at the British media yesterday for suggesting that training with the squad’s substitutes indicated his...
DETROIT: Omar Infante showed the Detroit Tigers what they’re missing. Infante hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning and had an RBI...
PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil: After the Netherlands’ demolition of holders Spain in their opening World Cup match, Australia will have to plug the dyke...
