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Krul revels in Dutch shootout heroics
AFP, Published on 07/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO (BRAZIL) - Dutch goalkeeper Tim Krul on Sunday revelled in the role of unexpected hero a day after he became the star of his side's shootout success over Costa Rica.
Neymar laments seeing World Cup dream taken away
AFP, Published on 06/07/2014
» Neymar battled back tears as he urged his Brazil team-mates to win the World Cup without him after suffering a fractured vertebrae in the quarter-final win over Colombia.
Belgium deny taking South Korea lightly
AFP, Published on 26/06/2014
» Belgium coach Marc Wilmots denied he was taking South Korea lightly despite saying he would field a much-changed line-up for their final World Cup group game.
Suarez awaits verdict in bite case
AFP, Published on 26/06/2014
» International Football officials met Wednesday to decide whether Uruguay striker Luis Suarez should be punished -- possibly thrown out of the World Cup -- for biting an opponent.
Greek victory forces Costa Rica to rewrite World Cup strategy
AFP, Published on 26/06/2014
» Greece's surprise qualification for the World Cup last 16 has forced Costa Rica to rewrite its strategy, midfielder Yeltsin Tejeda said Wednesday.
Suarez faces World Cup ban over bite
AFP, Published on 25/06/2014
» Football disciplinary chiefs gathered evidence against Luis Suarez on Wednesday as calls mounted for the Uruguay star to be kicked out of the World Cup after his latest biting storm.
Suarez bite storm as Uruguay sink Italy
AFP, Published on 25/06/2014
» Luis Suarez shocked the World Cup with a new biting storm Tuesday as Uruguay sensationally dumped ten-man Italy out of the tournament with a dramatic 1-0 victory.
Suarez bite storm as Uruguay sink Italy
AFP, Published on 25/06/2014
» Luis Suarez shocked the World Cup with a new biting storm Tuesday as Uruguay sensationally dumped ten-man Italy out of the tournament with a dramatic 1-0 victory.
Aussies look to increase Spanish woe
AFP, Published on 21/06/2014
» Australia are aiming to end their World Cup in style with a shock victory over reigning champions Spain, captain Mile Jedinak said Friday.
Chile fans storm Rio stadium, 85 detained
AFP, Published on 19/06/2014
» Scores of ticketless Chilean fans gate-crashed the Maracana Stadium on Wednesday, breaking through fences in a desperate rush to see their team's World Cup game against Spain, leading to 85 arrests.