Di Maria raises hopes of return for final

Argentina winger Angel Di Maria raised hopes of being fit for Sunday's World Cup final by returning to training on Friday.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-7-12 12:23:45

Van Gaal wants Netherlands leave with "unbeaten" record

Louis Van Gaal denied the opinion that the third-place play-off against hosts Brazil is meaningless for the Netherlands as the 62-year-old hoped his team could finish the World Cup journey with an unbeaten record which does not include penalty shootout.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-7-12 12:22:15

Where now? Brazil mull where future lies

Brazil’s humiliating World Cup exit has left some commentators in the most successful football nation on earth thinking the unthinkable: Is it time to hire a foreign manager?
Source: AFP-Global Times | 2014-7-11 22:23:01

Must-win game for Brazilians

After Brazil's utter humiliation against Germany, anything less than a win in Saturday's third-place match against an indifferent Netherlands team would deepen the gloom hanging over the World Cup hosts.
Source: Reuters | 2014-7-11 22:03:01

China's traffic cops ready for World Cup

Police across China will be out in force on Sunday night, on the lookout for drunk drivers before, during and after the World Cup final between Germany and Argentina.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-7-11 21:46:01

Man of the day

Argentina’s goalkeeper Sergio Romero reacts after saving a penalty during the penalty shootout during the semifinal match against the Netherlands at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on Wednesday.
Source: AFP | 2014-7-10 20:23:06

Argentina sink Dutch

Argentina reached their first World Cup final in 24 years on Wednesday, beating the Netherlands 4-2 on penalties after the first scoreless semi in the tournament's ­history, with their old foes Germany awaiting in Sunday's showpiece.
Source: Reuters | 2014-7-10 20:23:01

Messi has stage to secure place among the greats

Lionel Messi can secure his place among the game's greats with a World Cup triumph after Argentina defeated the Netherlands on penalties on Wednesday to reach the final.
Source: Reuters | 2014-7-10 20:13:01

Containing tactics make for historic semifinal match between the Netherlands and Argentina

The contrast between the two World Cup semifinals could not have been greater.
Source: Reuters | 2014-7-10 20:03:01

Van Gaal: No chance to substitute goalkeeper for penalty shootout

After losing 4-2 to Argentina on penalties in a World Cup semifinal in Sao Paulo on Wednesday, Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal said that if he had the opportunity to substitute keeper Jasper Cillessen for the penalty shootout, he would have done it.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-7-10 11:48:42

FIFA suspends Nigeria's FA

The world football governing body FIFA on Wednesday announced the suspension of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) with immediate effect.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-7-10 11:40:50

Brazil's Federal Police denies entry of 267 foreigners in World Cup

Since the beginning of the FIFA World Cup on June 12th, Brazil's Federal Police denied entry to the country to 267 foreign citizens for a number of reasons, local governmental news agency Agencia Brasil said on Wednesday.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-7-10 11:39:49

S. Korea coach resigns for World Cup failure

South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo resigned on Thursday for his team's disappointing performance at the World Cup.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-7-10 11:33:43

Argentina to face Germany in World Cup final after shootout victoryover Netherlands

After a flat 120-minute of play, Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-2 in penalty shootout, thanks to impressive saves from keeper Sergio Romero, in the World Cup semifinal in Sao Paulo on Wednesday.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-7-10 9:58:59

Argentina celebrates semifinal win

Thousands of jubilant Argentines spilled into the streets Wednesday to celebrate their national team's 4-2 win against the Netherlands in the World Cup semifinals.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-7-10 9:47:50

Brazilians cry and curse at humiliation

Brazilians cried, cursed their president and covered their faces in shame after their beloved soccer team’s humiliating 7-1 thrashing by Germany in the World Cup semifinal on Tuesday.
Source: AFP-Global Times | 2014-7-9 22:48:01

‘Crazy’ bets on Germany pay off for UK punters after the team’s thrashing win

Germany's stunning 7-1 World Cup semifinal victory over hosts Brazil left British bookmakers reeling Wednesday as some punters lined their pockets betting on the freak ­result.
Source: Reuters-Global Times | 2014-7-9 22:38:01

Germany one game ‘Kloser’ to their fourth title

It took 23 minutes and two bites of the cherry but Miroslav Klose is now the record scorer in World Cup Finals. His 16th goal at his fourth World Cup put him clear of Brazil's Ronaldo who was watching from the commentary box in Belo Horizonte.
Source: Global Times | 2014-7-9 19:18:01