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IOC chief says Brazil World Cup exit won't sour 2016 Games
AFP, Published on 09/07/2014
» International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said Wednesday he was confident Brazil's World Cup humiliation would not sour the mood ahead of the 2016 Rio Olympics, and that the city would be ready.
Ghana sports ministers reassigned after World Cup exit
AFP, Published on 28/06/2014
» Ghana's sports minister and his deputy were reassigned to other ministerial duties on Saturday following the Black Stars disappointing performance at the World Cup, which saw two key players suspended and the team fail to qualify for the second round.
Iran chase goals to reach World Cup last 16
AFP, Published on 25/06/2014
» Ashkan Dejagah is confident Iran can end their goal-drought by beating Bosnia-Hercegovina on Wednesday to reach the World Cup last 16.
Nigeria face Messi's Argentina with World Cup last 16 in reach
AFP, Published on 25/06/2014
» Nigeria face Lionel Messi's already qualified Argentina in Porto Alegre on Wednesday with a first appearance in the last 16 since 1998 tantalisingly within the African champions' grasp.
Messi stunner breaks Iranian hearts
AFP, Published on 22/06/2014
» A stunning injury time strike from Lionel Messi spared Argentina's blushes as they qualified for the last 16 of the World Cup with a hard fought 1-0 win over Iran in Belo Horizonte.
Coach Zaccheroni unhappy as Japan fail to make Greece pay at W.Cup
AFP, Published on 20/06/2014
» Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni bemoaned his side's failure to punish 10-man Greece after a 0-0 draw which leaves the Asian giants struggling to reach the World Cup knockout rounds.
Dutch on verge of last 16 after beating Australia
AFP, Published on 19/06/2014
» The Netherlands all but secured their place in the last 16 of the World Cup as they came from behind to beat Australia 3-2 in Porto Alegre on Wednesday.
Dutch on verge of last 16 after beating Australia
AFP, Published on 19/06/2014
» The Netherlands all but secured their place in the last 16 of the World Cup as they came from behind to beat Australia 3-2 in Porto Alegre on Wednesday.
Dutch work hard to beat Australia
AFP, Published on 19/06/2014
» PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - The Netherlands all but secured their place in the last 16 of the World Cup as they came from behind to beat Australia 3-2 in Porto Alegre early Thursday (Thailand time).
Spain in last chance saloon, says Pedro
AFP, Published on 17/06/2014
» Spain forward Pedro Rodriguez said Monday the world champions cannot afford any more mistakes following their shock 5-1 hammering by the Netherlands.