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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.
Germany's Loew faces big Brazil test
AFP, Published on 08/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Another semi-final is another battle of nerves for Joachim Loew, who risks becoming Germany's nearly man.
Algeria can settle Spain 1982 score with Germany
AFP, Published on 30/06/2014
» Underdogs Algeria have the chance to settle a 32-year-old World Cup score and create a major upset by knocking out Germany in Monday's last 16 clash.
Fear grips Nigeria capital after attack in city centre
AFP, Published on 26/06/2014
» A bombing blamed on Boko Haram in the heart of Nigeria's capital raised fears Thursday of a worsening Islamist insurgency, with security forces struggling to prevent attacks in remote villages and near the seat of government.
Brazil hope to turn on the style against Cameroon
AFP, Published on 23/06/2014
» Brazil look to book their place in the World Cup second round on Monday with fans hoping for a stylish victory over Cameroon to ignite their title challenge.
World Cup kitsch: From dog jerseys to Brazil condoms
AFP, Published on 23/06/2014
» World Cup fans are expressing their love of the game in wild ways, wearing patriotic nail polish, dressing up dogs with jerseys and showing their passion under the sheets with Brazil-inspired condoms.
Australian diplomat hopes to bring cricketers to Pakistan
AFP, Published on 22/06/2014
» Canberra's top diplomat in Pakistan has said he hoped to bring some Australian players to the country to help revive international cricket five years after militants attacked a visiting team.
Ryder Cup countdown underway, says McGinley
AFP, Published on 17/06/2014
» European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley believes that despite Martin Kaymer's convincing US Open success, honours in last week's championship were equally shared among the potential European and US team members for Gleneagle.
Colombia without Falcao beat Greece
AFP, Published on 15/06/2014
» SAO PAULO - James Rodriguez rounded off a convincing 3-0 win for Colombia over Greece as the South Americans made light of the absence of injured striker Radamel Falcao in their opening Group C match at the World Cup on Saturday.
Dutch trouncing leaves Spain reeling at World Cup
AFP, Published on 14/06/2014
» Spain's domination of world football, which has seen them win three trophies in the past six years, could be at an end after their hopes of retaining the World Cup took a huge knock when the Netherlands inflicted their worst defeat in 51 years.