Sports / Football

All eyes on Lionel Messi as Argentina kick off campaign 15 Jun 2014 - 03:45 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: Lionel Messi will be attempting to cement his legacy as an all-time great when Argentina tackle Bosnia-Hercegovina in their World...

Swiss look to shine against Ecuador 15 Jun 2014 - 03:44 am

BRASïLIA: Switzerland will look to justify their top seed tag which raised many eyebrows ahead of the draw for the World Cup finals...

Australia’s fighting spirit not enough as Chile win 3-1 15 Jun 2014 - 03:43 am

Australia’s captain Tim Cahill celebrates after scoring a goal against Chile at the Pantanal Arena in Cuiaba. CUIABA: Chile got the victory they...

Fallen hero Casillas seeks forgiveness 15 Jun 2014 - 03:42 am

Spain’s goalkeeper Iker Casillas reacts after the Netherlands’ fifth goal at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador on Friday. CURITIBA: World champions Spain’s...

Beckenbauer calls off trip to finals after ban 15 Jun 2014 - 03:39 am

FRANKFURT: Franz Beckenbauer has cancelled a trip to the World Cup in Brazil after being banned by FIFA for failing to co-operate with...

Defeat could herald end of an era 15 Jun 2014 - 03:38 am

SALVADOR: Spain’s domination of world football, which has seen them win three trophies in the past six years, could be at an end...

Ribery says he rejected French steroid injection 15 Jun 2014 - 03:38 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: France’s star winger Franck Ribery yesterday said he refused a cortisone injection that French experts claim could have saved his...

Worldcup Photo of the day 14 Jun 2014 - 07:21 am

Hector Herrera (left) of Mexico in action with Dany Nounkeu of Cameroon during the FIFA World Cup 2014 group A preliminary round match...

Group D: England, Italy lock horns for rumble in jungle 14 Jun 2014 - 07:20 am

Italy’s defender Mattia De Sciglio during a training session at “Portobello Resort” in Mangaratiba on Thursday. De Sciglio will not play in their...

Japan, Ivory Coast meet in clash of styles 14 Jun 2014 - 07:19 am

RECIFE, Brazil: Japan’s technicians must try to outfox a powerful Ivory Coast as the Asian and African powerhouses meet in a clash of...

Brazil earns approval of Qatar minister 14 Jun 2014 - 07:12 am

Sao Paulo: Qatar’s Minister of Youth and Sports H E Salah bin Ghanim bin Nasser Al Ali has congratulated the government of Brazil...

Dutch humiliate champions Spain with 5-1 thrashing 14 Jun 2014 - 05:47 am

SALVADOR, Brazil: Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben both scored twice as the Netherlands avenged their 2010 World Cup final defeat by routing...

Spain eye deja vu in opener against the Netherlands 13 Jun 2014 - 09:39 am

A combination of photos show Netherlands’ midfielder Wesley Sneijder (Left) on March 5, 2014 in Paris and Spain’s midfielder Xavi on October 15,...

Chile, Australia primed for Cuiaba meltdown 13 Jun 2014 - 09:29 am

CUIABA, Brazil: World Cup outsiders Australia are aiming to punch above their weight and give a Chile side choc-a-bloc with talent a bloody...

Platini withdraws support for FIFA’s Blatter 13 Jun 2014 - 09:28 am

SAO PAULO: UEFA president Michel Platini withdrew his support from FIFA counterpart Sepp Blatter yesterday, plunging world football into open warfare. “I am...

Messi, Ronaldo duel for Cup stardom 13 Jun 2014 - 09:27 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: One is the world’s best known footballer, the other the most valuable. They have scored the same number of Champions...

Mexico, Cameroon out to ride their luck 13 Jun 2014 - 09:26 am

NATAL, Brazil: Mexico and Cameroon would be prime contenders for the title of most fortunate qualifiers for the World Cup but both will...

Resolute Rooney determined to enjoy World Cup 13 Jun 2014 - 09:26 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: After two forgettable experiences at previous World Cups, England talisman Wayne Rooney has vowed to enjoy himself at the 2014...