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Messi holds the key for defence too 13 Jul 2014 - 12:09 pm

RIO DE JANEIRO: Lionel Messi is not only Argentina’s key attacking threat but he is also instrumental in helping the defence. Long suspected...

Liverpool skipper praises departing Suarez 13 Jul 2014 - 12:08 pm

LONDON: Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard (pictured) paid an emotional tribute to Luis Suarez as the Uruguay striker’s move to Barcelona was confirmed on...

Ticket executive will be exonerated, says FIFA 13 Jul 2014 - 12:04 pm

RIO DE JANEIRO: FIFA said yesterday it was confident a World Cup ticketing services executive accused by Brazilian authorities of illegally selling match...

Germans ready to make history, says Loew 13 Jul 2014 - 12:04 pm

RIO DE JANEIRO: Joachim Loew says Germany is ready to make history by winning today’s final to become the first European side to...

Argentina prays for Messi goals in today’s final 13 Jul 2014 - 12:03 pm

BUENOS AIRES: Everyone in Rosario has a tale to tell about Lionel Messi, the Argentinian city’s most famous son who rivals Pope Francis...

Neymar on the World Cup best player shortlist 13 Jul 2014 - 12:03 pm

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil’s injured star Neymar is on a shortlist for the World Cup’s best player which also includes seven names from...

More misery for Brazil as Netherlands finish third 13 Jul 2014 - 05:34 am

Netherlands’ team pose a group photo with their medals after winning the third place play-off match against Brazil during the 2014 FIFA World...

Sharma, Kumar shine as India keep control of Test 12 Jul 2014 - 01:45 am

India’s Ishant Sharma appeals during the first cricket Test match against England at Trent Bridge in Nottingham yesterday. NOTTINGHAM: India’s seamers maintained the...

Court restores Sethi as PCB chief 12 Jul 2014 - 01:44 am

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Supreme Court yesterday restored Najam Sethi as the country’s cricket chief, a day after he was deposed by the government, in...

Espargaro sets Germany pace, Marquez shrugs off crash 12 Jul 2014 - 01:43 am

Honda rider Marc Marquez of Spain steers his bike during the training session of the German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring circuit yesterday....

West starts strong, Prinz dream comes true 12 Jul 2014 - 01:42 am

QMMF Racing Team rider Anthony West (right) speaks to his team-mates at the Sachsenring racing circuit yesterday. SACHSENRINg: After his sensational win in...

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...