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Neymar dares to back Messi’s Argentina in final amid hostility 12 Jul 2014 - 12:50 am

Argentina’s Lionel Messi (right) heads the ball next to team-mate Fernando Gago during a training session in Vespasiano yesterday, ahead of their 2014...

Barcelona complete deadly trio as they rope in disgraced Suarez 12 Jul 2014 - 12:43 am

Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez gestures in a handout photo released by FC Barcelona yesterday. FC Barcelona have reached an agreement with English club...

Klose to turn ‘party beast’ if Germany win 12 Jul 2014 - 12:41 am

SANTO ANDRE: The World Cup’s top-scorer Miroslav Klose has threatened to abandon his strict fitness regime to become a ‘party animal’ if Germany...

Argentina coach to step down after Cup final 12 Jul 2014 - 12:41 am

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella is to step down after the World Cup final against Germany regardless of the result, his agent...

Trentin excels to claim 7th stage 12 Jul 2014 - 12:41 am

Omega Pharma-Quick Step team’s rider Matteo Trentin of Italy reacts after crossing the finish line to win the 234.5 km seventh stage of...

James exits Miami for ‘home’ Cleveland 12 Jul 2014 - 12:39 am

LeBron James speaks to the media prior to practice before game four of the 2014 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs in...

Rose eyes back-to-back wins with 2nd round 68 12 Jul 2014 - 12:38 am

ABERDEEN, United Kingdom: Justin Rose boosted his hopes of rare back-to-back PGA and European Tour successes after moving into the clubhouse lead on...

Brazil look to salvage some pride against reluctant Dutch 11 Jul 2014 - 11:35 pm

Brazilian player Neymar embraces coach Luiz Felipe Scolari during a training session at Granja Comary in Teresopolis yesterday. The injured star paid a...

Police launch manhunt after FIFA partner executive flees arrest 11 Jul 2014 - 11:34 pm

Raymond Whelan, the CEO of Match Hospitality, a subsidiary company of FIFA in charge of World Cup ticket packages, at a police station...

AFC president to seek re-election 11 Jul 2014 - 11:32 pm

SINGAPORE: The head of Asian football has said he will seek re-election next year as he tries to revamp regional soccer after previous...

The nightmare continues for Brazil 11 Jul 2014 - 07:39 am

Brazil fans react after the World Cup semi-final match against Germany at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday. RIO DE JANEIRO:...

Argentina wary of ‘rested’ Germany in World Cup final 11 Jul 2014 - 07:35 am

Germany’s assistant coach Hans-Dieter Flick answers questions during a press conference in Santo Andre yesterday, during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Germany will...

Messi on target to match Maradona 11 Jul 2014 - 07:34 am

SAO PAULO: Lionel Messi says Argentina have “one little step left” to climb against Germany in the World Cup final on Sunday where...

Dutch press lights up campaign 11 Jul 2014 - 07:32 am

THE HAGUE: The Netherlands woke up yesterday to the pain of a penalty defeat against Argentina, but local media praised the team that...

Neymar to join Brazil for third place play-off 11 Jul 2014 - 07:32 am

TERESOPOLIS, Brazil: Brazil’s injured striker Neymar will attend tomorrow’s third place play-off when the battered World Cup hosts take on the Netherlands. Brazil...

FIFA rejects Uruguay, Suarez appeals: Official 11 Jul 2014 - 07:31 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: FIFA yesterday dismissed appeals by Uruguay and Luis Suarez over the striker’s four-month global ban for biting a World Cup...

Record last-wicket stand gives India upper hand 11 Jul 2014 - 07:30 am

NOTTINGHAM, United Kingdom: India number 11 Mohammed Shami embarrassed England with the bat and then ensured home captain Alastair Cook’s poor run of...

Marquez aims to extend perfect record to nine 11 Jul 2014 - 07:29 am

SACHSENRING, Germany: Runaway world championship leader Marc Marquez targets a ninth win in nine races at the German Grand Prix on Sunday with...