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Suarez to appeal 'fascist' bite ban - lawyer
AFP, Published on 12/07/2014
» MADRID - Uruguyan striker Luis Suarez will appeal a "fascist' four-month ban for biting a World Cup rival, his lawyer said Friday.
Saints prove easy prey in World Cup shop window
AFP, Published on 11/07/2014
» LONDON - The World Cup has ripped the heart out of rags-to-riches English Premier League side Southampton who could lose nearly half their first team who featured in the tournament.
FIFA rejects Uruguay, Suarez appeals - official
AFP, Published on 10/07/2014
» FIFA on Thursday dismissed appeals by Uruguay and Luis Suarez over the striker's four-month global ban for biting a World Cup opponent.
Malaysia lawmaker apologises for World Cup Hitler tweet
AFP, Published on 10/07/2014
» KUALA LUMPUR - A Malaysian lawmaker apologised Thursday for a tweet praising Adolf Hitler following Germany's World Cup win over Brazil, after Prime Minister Najib Razak rebuked him for his "unacceptable" statement.
Germany out to down Neymar-less Brazil
AFP, Published on 08/07/2014
» Joachim Loew expects his Germany side to face a battle against tough-tackling Brazil when football's titans clash in Tuesday's World Cup semi-final with the host nation desperate to win the title for injured superstar Neymar.
FIFA dismiss Silva plea, slam leniency claim
AFP, Published on 08/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - FIFA rejected Brazil's request to allow suspended captain Thiago Silva to face Germany in the World Cup semi-finals on Monday and hit back at claims referees had been ordered to take a lenient approach to foul play.
FIFA dismiss Silva plea, slam leniency claim
AFP, Published on 08/07/2014
» FIFA rejected Brazil's request to allow suspended captain Thiago Silva to face Germany in the World Cup semi-finals on Monday as they angrily hit back at claims referees had been ordered to take a lenient approach to foul play.
France 'without fear' ahead of Germany showdown
AFP, Published on 04/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - France coach Didier Deschamps insisted that his team have no reason to fear Germany when the sides clash in the World Cup quarter-finals at the Maracana Stadium on Friday.
Keshi says Nigeria split not yet formal
AFP, Published on 02/07/2014
» Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi said Tuesday that he was "shocked" by reports that he has resigned after his side's World Cup defeat.
Keshi quits as Nigeria coach
AFP, Published on 01/07/2014
» Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has confirmed he has quit the Super Eagles in the wake of Monday's World Cup last 16 loss to France.