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Brazil fan dies of heart failure after Chile match

A 69-year old Brazilian fan died of heart failure while watching his country’s World Cup penalty shootout win over Chile,…

French World Cup ambitions face Nigeria test

After flashes of magnificent football in the group phase, France will look to confirm their World Cup credentials in Monday’s…

Brazil defeat Chile on penalties to reach quarter-final

Brazil survived a huge scare to edge past Chile into the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday as Colombia’s James Rodriguez…

Van Gaal wants water breaks for Mexico clash

Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal wants Portuguese referee Pedro Proenca to allow water breaks during his side’s World Cup last…

Ghana sports ministers reassigned after World Cup exit

Ghana’s sports minister and his deputy were reassigned to other ministerial duties on Saturday following the Black Stars disastrous performance…

Ghana president calls for inquiry into World Cup disaster

Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama on Friday ordered an official inquiry into the country’s trouble-scarred World Cup campaign. The ‘Black…

Suarez should seek treatment – Valcke

Luis Suarez should seek professional help to stop him from repeatedly biting opponents, FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke said Friday.…

Luke Shaw signs record-breaking Man Utd deal

England left-back Luke Shaw became the most expensive teenage footballer in history after joining Manchester United from Premier League rivals…

World Cup: Enyeama Rated Africa’s Best

Vincent Enyeama has been impressive between the sticks for Nigeria at the ongoing 2014 FIFA World Cup finals in Brazil.…

Eagles’ Progress Gladdens Onigbinde

Former Nigerian manager, Adegboye Onigbinde has awarded the Super Eagles high marks in the 2-3 loss to former champions, Argentina.…

Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Uruguay kick off q/final race

Host nation Brazil will kick off qualifications for the FIFA World Cup on Saturday 28 June, as the tournament goes…

888poker cancels sponsorship contract with Suarez

Online bookmaker 888poker has terminated its sponsorship contract with Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez following his unprofessional conduct in the World…

FIFA kicks out Suarez from Uruguay team hotel

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez must leave the team’s World Cup hotel following his four month ban from football activities for…

World Cup: Algeria hold Russia for historic feat

CURITIBA (AFP) – Algeria progressed to the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time in their history…

WORLD CUP: Algeria joins Nigeria in Group of 16

A 60th minute header by Islam Slimani gave Algeria the point they needed to reach the second round of the…

Mueller fires Germany to victory over USA

Thomas Mueller fired an unstoppable 20 metre shot to give Germany a 1-0 victory over the United States on Thursday…

Portugal, Ghana crash out of World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo wasted a succession of glorious chances as Portugal bowed out of the World Cup on Thursday despite beating…

Adidas to halt Suarez adverts in World Cup

Sportswear giant Adidas said Thursday it would stop using Luis Suarez, one of its key promotional stars, for World Cup…

Suarez banned for nine matches for biting Chiellini

Uruguay star Luis Suarez was suspended for nine matches for biting an opponent on Thursday as World Cup chiefs struck…

Wakanow May Sue NFF Over Fans’ Inability To Watch Eagles

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, may be dragged to court by Wakanow.com, its official travel partners. The travel company, which…

Ghana expels Muntari, Boateng from World Cup

Ghana stars Sulley Muntari and Kevin-Prince Boateng have both been indefinitely suspended from their national team for disciplinary reasons, the…

Nigerians In Brazil Hail Eagles’ Qualification

Taiwo Adelu/Sao Paulo It was celebration galore as Nigerians in Brazil to watch the ongoing FIFA World Cup rejoiced over…

Not enough proof against Suarez

Uruguay Football Association chief Wilmar Valdez said Wednesday there is insufficient proof to sanction star striker Luiz Suarez for biting…

World Cup: France sets up Nigeria second round clash

France will play Nigeria in the second round of the ongoing World Cup in Brazil after they played 0-0 against…

Zaccheroni quits after Japan World Cup flop

Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni announced his resignation on Wednesday and said he took “full responsibility” for the Asian champions’ winless…

Bosnia defeats Iran 3-1, as both teams bow out

Bosnia-Herzegovina ended Iran’s World Cup knockout hopes by beating the Asians 3-1 in Salvador on Wednesday. Goals from Edin Dzeko,…

Argentina, Nigeria through to second round of World Cup

A double from Lionel Messi a day after his 27th birthday inspired Argentina to a 3-2 win over African champions…

Wakanow Leaves Hundreds Of Nigerians Stranded In Sao Paulo

The hope of over 600 Nigerians that they would watch the World Cup clash between the Super Eagles and Argentina…

Suarez’s tough childhood to blame for action – Psychologist

Uruguay’s eccentric star Luis Suarez’s propensity for biting opponents stems from his under-privileged childhood, a leading sports psychologist told the…

Nigeria Vs Argentina: We Won’t Play For Draw, Says Keshi

Nigeria Coach Stephen Keshi says the Super Eagles will not play for a draw against Argentina today. Nigeria currently lie…
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