Tag: world cup
Ronaldo returns to boost Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo handed Portugal a huge boost on Saturday as he returned to training after leg injuries that had threatened…
Onigbinde hails introduction of goal-line technology
Former coach of the Super Eagles, Adegboye Onigbinde, on Saturday described the introduction of goal-line technology at the 2014 Brazil…
World Cup: Nigerians assured of visa to Brazil
Minister of Sports, Tammy Danagogo, on Thursday assured that Nigerians seeking entry visa into Brazil for the 2014 World Cup…
Reus set to miss World Cup after ankle tear
Germany winger Marco Reus is set to miss the World Cup after suffering a partially torn ankle ligament in Friday’s…
Police, strikers clash in Brazil World Cup host city
Brazil’s World Cup preparations endured a rough Friday, as police clashed with striking subway workers in Sao Paulo, massive traffic…
Klose becomes Germany’s top scorer
Veteran striker Miroslav Klose became Germany’s all-time top-scorer on Friday when he netted his 69th goal in his 132nd appearance…
Reus injury dampens Germany’s six-goal romp
Germany were left counting the cost of a 6-1 thrashing of Armenia here Friday after an injury to Marco Reus…
FIFA: We’re Ready For World Cup
FIFA is “not afraid” things will go wrong at the start of the World Cup, despite preparation problems in Brazil.…
France’s Ribery out of World Cup
Star winger Franck Ribery was ruled out of the World Cup on Friday dealing a huge blow to France’s hopes…
US, Nigeria play final World Cup friendly match
Hoping to launch their journey to Brazil with maximum momentum, the United States will play host to fellow World Cup…
Portugal fears grow over Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo’s chances of being fit for Portugal’s opening World Cup clash with Germany were thrown into further doubt Thursday…
First daily TV ratings service debuts in Africa
The first ever daily TV ratings service in Africa has been unveiled by GeoPoll, the world’s largest real-time mobile survey…
Mba And Other Stars Snubbed By Countries
While some of the world’s biggest stars will be gracing the World Cup this month, others can only watch on…
World Cup: Fashola’s Aide Tips Super Eagles For Q/Final
The Special Assistant to Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola of Lagos State on Football Matters, Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye has said that…
Brazil goes up, Nigeria unchanged in latest FIFA rankings
Brazil move up to third in the last FIFA rankings released before the World Cup starts in one week. Reigning…
David Villa to retire from Spanish national team
Spain’s all-time leading goalscorer David Villa said he will retire from international duty after the World Cup in Brazil, in…
World Cup: Brazil thrash Panama 4-0
World Cup hosts Brazil strolled to a 4-0 win over Panama in their penultimate warm-up on Tuesday, goals from Neymar,…
World Cup: Military Warns Football Fans
Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Chris Olukolade, has advised fans and owners of viewing centres to be vigilant during World…
Platini says Qatar claims ‘tarnishing’ his image
UEFA president Michel Platini on Tuesday attacked a British newspaper for seeking to “tarnish” his reputation by drawing him into…
World Cup: Football fans should be vigilant – Military
Major General Chris Olukolade, Director of Defence Information, on Monday advised fans and owners of viewing centres to be vigilant…
World Cup: Osaze, Yobo in 23-man team, Mba, Uzoenyi out
Super Eagles head coach, Stephen Keshi, has finally released his 23-man list for the World Cup in Brazil. Keshi named…
10 days to World Cup, a rush to finish stadiums
With 10 days until the World Cup begins, Brazil was rushing Monday to finish installing seats in stadiums and to…
World Cup: Mourinho Picks Nigeria, 15 Others To Advance From Group Stage
Yahoo global football ambassador and Chelsea Football Club manager, Jose Mourinho has named 16 countries that he believes could advance…
World Cup: Anxiety Grips Super Eagles
Taiwo Adelu There is tension in the camp of the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Philadelphia, United States as the…
Match-Fixing Scandal: I Remain Loyal To Nigeria, Says Onazi
This is not the best time for Lazio midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi who was allegedly named in a match-fixing scandal involving…
Germany, France held, Belgium see off Sweden
Germany and France were held to draws while Chelsea duo Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku scored for Belgium in the…
Ronaldo hopes to avoid Ballon d’Or curse
When Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded last year’s Ballon d’Or in recognition of his dazzling achievements over the course…
Mexico’s Montes fractures leg, misses World Cup
Luis Montes will not compete for Mexico at the World Cup in Brazil after suffering a serious leg fracture during…
Probe exposes World Cup match-fix mess
A confidential FIFA report raises concerns about World Cup match-fixing vulnerabilities 12 days before the global football showdown kicks off…
French has no worries over Ribery injury
French playmaker Franck Ribery will be fit to play in the World Cup, French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet…