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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…
Police arrest more than 1,000 in World Cup betting crackdown
Thai police said Wednesday they have arrested more than 1,000 people, including four foreigners, in a crackdown on illegal betting…
Ivory Coast coach resigns after World Cup heartbreak
Sabri Lamouchi resigned as Ivory Coast coach minutes after his side’s hopes of reaching the World Cup second round were…
Late penalty sends Ivory Coast crashing, Greece through
A last minute penalty by Georgios Samaras gave Greece a place in the second round of the World Cup finals…
Colombia dump Japan out of World Cup after rout
Jackson Martinez scored twice as Colombia beat Japan 4-1 to end World Cup Group C with three straight wins and…
Suarez bites Chiellini as Uruguay sink Italy
Luis Suarez shocked the World Cup with a new biting storm Tuesday as Uruguay sensationally dumped ten-man Italy out of…
China student jumps to death after losing World Cup bets
A college student in China leaped to his death after losing more than $3,000 gambling on the World Cup, state…
Neymar’s brace inspires Brazil against Cameroon
Neymar hit two goals as rejuvenated Brazil beat Cameroon 4-1 to march into World Cup last 16 and the Barcelona…
Mexico beat Croatia to seal second round spot
Mexico punched their ticket to the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday following a 3-1 win over Group…
Oboabona back to training ahead of Argentina clash
Super Eagles defender, Godfrey Oboabona, returned to training on Monday after he limped off the team’s first Group match against…
Late goals help Netherlands beat Chile
The Netherlands staged a late assault with goals from Leroy Fer and Memphis Depay to beat Chile 2-0 and finish…
Spain bounce back with win over Australia
Dethroned champions Spain bowed out of the World Cup with a 3-0 win over Australia thanks to goals from David…
DStv ‘Let’s Go To Brazil’ winners land in Sao Paolo
Taiwo Adelu/Sao Paolo A delegation of 60 Nigerians who won ‘Let’s Go To Brazil’ DStv Samba 2014 promo landed in…