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Netherlands strike in dying minutes to eliminate Mexico 30 Jun 2014 - 11:39 am

Mexico’s Francisco Rodriguez reacts after losing against Netherlands at the Castelao Arena in Fortaleza yesterday. RIGHT: Klaas Jan Huntelaar of the Netherlands kicks...

Algeria eye glory, revenge against ruthless Germans 30 Jun 2014 - 11:38 am

Algeria’s Bosnian coach Vahid Halilhodzic (centre) takes part in a training session on Saturday in Sorocaba. RIGHT: German head coach Joachim Loew speaks...

Youth ambassadors enjoy Brazil experience 30 Jun 2014 - 11:35 am

The young ambassadors pose for a group photo during their tour of Brazil for World Cup matches under the ‘Generation Amazing’ programme. DOHA:...

Onus on Benzema as France look to overcome Nigeria 30 Jun 2014 - 11:34 am

France’s forward Karim Benzema controls the ball during a training session at the Santa Cruz Stadium in Ribeirao Preto on Saturday. BRASILIA: When...

Rodriguez and Neymar steal the spotlight on the grandest stage 30 Jun 2014 - 11:33 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: James Rodriguez and Neymar showed the bright and sporting side of individual South American football talent in Saturday’s last 16...

Tabarez refuses to blame Suarez 30 Jun 2014 - 11:32 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez said his team’s World Cup hopes had been ended by Colombia’s quality and not the fallout...

Brazil must improve, says Scolari 30 Jun 2014 - 11:30 am

SAO PAULO: Brazil’s players had yesterday off after an exhausting win over Chile but they will be back at work early today when...

beIN SPORTS gets 6m ‘Likes’ on Facebook 30 Jun 2014 - 11:30 am

Doha: Qatar’s beIN SPORTS’ huge global following was reflected yet again on the network’s official Facebook page, which received a landmark 6m “Likes”...

FIFA to probe alleged player-official clash 30 Jun 2014 - 11:29 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: FIFA is probing an alleged confrontation between a Brazilian press official and Chile player Mauricio Pinilla (pictured) in the tunnel...

Costa Rica defeat Greece on penalties 30 Jun 2014 - 05:30 am

Costa Rica's players react as goalkeeper Keilor Navas makes a save against Greece's Theofanis Gekas during their penalty shootout in their 2014 World...

Rodriguez brace takes Colombia into quarters 29 Jun 2014 - 09:07 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: James Rodriguez knocked Luis Suarez out of the headlines with an exquisite goal as Colombia beat Uruguay 2-0 yesterday to...

Venezuela: Suarez punished for hurting football powers 29 Jun 2014 - 09:03 am

Uruguay’s striker Luis Suarez holds his children Benjamin and Delfina as he greets fans from his mother’s home in Lagomar, near Montevideo on...

FIFA defends Suarez ban 29 Jun 2014 - 08:59 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: FIFA defended the harsh punishment it handed down to Uruguay striker Luis Suarez for biting an opponent during the World...

Cesar Brazil’s hero in Chile win 29 Jun 2014 - 02:10 am

Brazil’s coach Luiz Felipe Scolari (right) celebrates with Brazil’s forward Neymar at the end of the Round of 16 match of the 2014...

Mexicans aim high against Van Persie-powered Netherlands 29 Jun 2014 - 12:14 am

Netherlands’ coach Louis van Gaal (right) hugs Netherlands’ forward Robin van Persie during a team training session at the Presidente Vargas Stadium in...

New-look Greece, Costa Rica target maiden World Cup quarter-final berth 29 Jun 2014 - 12:10 am

Costa Rica’s forward and captain Bryan Ruiz attends a training session at the Vila Belmiro Stadium in Santos on Thursday. RECIFE: A solid...

Van Gaal wants water breaks for clash 29 Jun 2014 - 12:04 am

FORTALEZA: Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal wants Portuguese referee Pedro Proenca to allow water breaks during his side’s World Cup last 16 encounter...

Pinto rejects favourites tag ahead of Greece tie 29 Jun 2014 - 12:03 am

RECIFE: Coach Jorge Luis Pinto fought to maintain Costa Rica’s underdog status as they prepare to face Greece in the last 16 today....