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Deila eyes Euro boost to start Celtic reign
AFP, Published on 15/07/2014
» LONDON - Celtic manager Ronny Deila will call on all three of his World Cup stars as the Norwegian looks to start his reign with a crucial Champions League victory against KR Reykjavik on Tuesday.
World Cup excitement peaks with Germany-Argentina clash
AFP, Published on 13/07/2014
» World Cup fever swept the globe Sunday ahead of the tournament final between Lionel Messi's Argentina and a formidable German team seeking a fourth title.
Putin backs Argentine call for 'multipolarity' on visit
AFP, Published on 13/07/2014
» Russian President Vladimir Putin met with his Argentine counterpart Cristina Kirchner Saturday, backing her call to curb Western dominance of international relations as they cemented a nuclear energy deal.
'We're still here': The enduring anguish of Korea's ferry tragedy
AFP, Published on 10/07/2014
» JINDO (SOUTH KOREA) - When steel worker Huh Hong-Hwan heard his teenaged daughter might be trapped in a sinking ferry, he didn't hesitate.
Messi-dependent Argentina face Belgium test
AFP, Published on 05/07/2014
» BRASíLIA - Argentina will once again turn to Lionel Messi for inspiration when they tackle star-studded Belgium in Brasilia on Saturday in a World Cup quarter-final haunted by ghosts of yesteryear.
Nigeria fall to France, blame ref
AFP, Published on 01/07/2014
» BRASILIA - Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi hit out at American referee Mark Geiger after his side lost 2-0 to France in the World Cup last 16 in Brasilia on Monday.
Korea boss not relying on divine help
AFP, Published on 26/06/2014
» South Korea coach Hong Myung-Bo Wednesday said he would not be praying for divine help against Belgium but he still harbours hopes of a miraculous World Cup escape.
Balotelli lashes out at 'racist' detractors
AFP, Published on 25/06/2014
» Controversial star Mario Balotelli has hit out at what he describes as his "racist" detractors after being blamed for Italy's World Cup exit.
Asian power Japan suffer reality check on global stage
AFP, Published on 25/06/2014
» Regional bully boys or serious contenders on the international stage? Where do Japan stand in the global football pecking order after a limp display in Brazil sees them packing their bags early?
Portugal's Ronaldo delivers cold dose of reality after draw with USA
AFP, Published on 23/06/2014
» Portugal are not good enough to win the World Cup their world footballer of the year Cristiano Ronaldo admitted after Sunday's thrilling 2-2 draw with the United States.