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'Jesus' saves as Mexico hold Brazil in World Cup group match
AFP, Published on 18/06/2014
» An unheralded Mexican goalkeeper took centre stage at the World Cup here Tuesday, almost single-handedly keeping mighty Brazil at bay to help his side earn a precious 0-0 draw.
Rooney loses patience with media critics
AFP, Published on 17/06/2014
» England's Wayne Rooney hit out at the British media on Tuesday for suggesting that training with the squad's substitutes indicated his team place was under threat.
Ex-Nigeria star Okocha blames Keshi for Iran bore draw
AFP, Published on 17/06/2014
» Former captain Jay-Jay Okocha blamed Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi for the African champions dropping two points in a 0-0 draw against unfancied Iran in their opening World Cup match.
Brazil scoring World Cup tourism goal
AFP, Published on 17/06/2014
» Four days after the host nation set the ball rolling with a win over Croatia, Brazil is also winning off the pitch and hitting its World Cup tourism goals, the government said Monday.
Bayliss acting Aussie coach for SAfrica T20 series
AFP, Published on 16/06/2014
» Trevor Bayliss has been appointed acting coach for Australia's Twenty20 home internationals against South Africa in November, Cricket Australia said on Monday.
Messi off the mark as Argentina win World Cup opener
AFP, Published on 16/06/2014
» Lionel Messi scored a sparkling individual goal and created another as Argentina overcame a faltering performance to open their World Cup campaign with a 2-1 win over Bosnia on Sunday.
Germany's Kaymer tees off in US Open title quest
AFP, Published on 15/06/2014
» Germany's Martin Kaymer began Sunday's final round of the US Open with a five-stroke lead and looking to complete a wire-to-wire triumph at Pinehurst.
In World Cup allegiances, Japanese-Brazilians face dilemma
AFP, Published on 15/06/2014
» Chants of "Nippon!" broke out in a Japanese-Brazilian cultural center in Sao Paulo as 300 fans cheered on the Asian team in their World Cup game against Ivory Coast.
Italy's Super Mario sinks England
AFP, Published on 15/06/2014
» Mario Balotelli scored the winner as Italy beat England 2-1 in their World Cup duel in the Amazon on Saturday, while Costa Rica provided a major shock with an upset win over Uruguay.
Ivory Coast comeback stuns Japan
AFP, Published on 15/06/2014
» Two goals in two second-half minutes saw the Ivory Coast come from behind and beat Japan 2-1 in a dramatic World Cup Group C encounter late on Saturday.