Five memorable World Cup opening ceremonies
AFP, Sao Paulo : Five memorable moments at World Cup opening ceremonies ahead of the 2014 edition in Sao Paulo on Thursday: 2010 — South...
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Neymar anxious ahead of Brazil’s World Cup opener
Brazil striker Neymar is only 22 years old, but knows he will be carrying the hopes of the host country at the World Cup. He...
World Cup records
AFP, Sao Paulo :World Cup records according to world governing body FIFA ahead of the 2014 edition which begins in Sao Paulo on Thursday: Most...
Five new technologies at the World Cup
AFP, Rio De Janeiro :The 2014 World Cup will represent the first time that goal-line technology has been used at football’s showpiece event, but technological...
Ronaldo leads rampant Portugal to big win
AFP, East Rutherford :Cristiano Ronaldo had a hand in a goal and hit a post on his return as Portugal concluded their World Cup preparations...
World Cup bonuses cause stir from Spain to Cameroon
AFP, Paris :From Cameroon’s players refusing to board their plane for Brazil to Spain’s massive offer, World Cup bonuses have already caused a stir before...
Brazil desperate to make mark in World Cup opener
AFP, Sao Paulo :Brazil are desperate to make a powerful statement of intent in Thursday’s World Cup opener against Croatia as they seek to relieve...
Brazil hold highest WC records
A.T.M.Nurun Nabi :Soccer’s world governing body, International Football de Associations (FIFA), an organisation of 208 members, was formed in Paris on May 21 in 1904,...
Goldman Sachs predict Brazil win
Sports Desk :Experts at America’s investment banking firm Goldman Sachs have predicted the outcome of the FIFA World Cup 2014. According to them, hosts Brazil...