Brazil rethink future after World Cup failure
AP, Sao Paulo :The World Cup held potential disaster for Brazil – the country, not the team.Yet the country pulled off a magnificent tournament, albeit...
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German coach Loew tells fans: We are all world champions
AFP, Berlin :Germany coach Joachim Loew told hundreds of thousands of jubilant fans in Berlin Tuesday celebrating his team’s World Cup victory that they shared...
Scolari out as Brazil coach after WC failure
AP, Sao Paulo :Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari resigned after the team failed to win the World Cup, the Brazilian Football Confederation said Monday.Scolari promised...
Sheikh Jamal clinch BPL title
Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club confirmed title of Nitol Tata Bangladesh Premier Football League with two matches in hands when they registered a solitary goal victory...
Joy, fireworks in Berlin after World Cup thriller
AFP, Berlin : Germany erupted in ecstasy Sunday, with fans dancing the night away, after the World Cup final win against Argentina that handed the...
Mix of tears, cheers & violence in Argentina
AFP, Buenos Aires :Argentines reacted with tears, cheers and violence after the dream of a third World Cup title slipped through their fingers Sunday, as...
Record TV audience in Germany for World Cup final
AFP, Frankfurt :A record 34.65 million Germans watched the nail-biting World Cup final between Germany and Argentina on Sunday evening, viewing figures showed on Monday....
Fans helped carry Germany to title: Schweinsteiger
Bloodied and bruised, Bastian Schweinsteiger paid tribute to Germany’s fans after a historic victory saw the country become the first Europeans to win the World...
Messi laments lack of killer instinct
Argentina captain Lionel Messi regretted his side’s missed chances as Germany beat La Albiceleste 1-0 in the World Cup final on Sunday thanks to Mario...
2014 World Cup FIFA awards
The 2014 World Cup awards as designated by FIFA after Sunday’s final:Best Player of the Tournament:1) Lionel Messi (ARG)2) Thomas Mueller3) Arjen Robben (NED) Top...