Tag: world cup
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…
Late Portugal goal denies US shock win
Portugal snatched a dramatic equaliser deep into injury time to force a 2-2 draw with the United States and keep…
Belgium beat Russia to secure 2nd round place
A late goal from Divock Origi fired Belgium into the last 16 of the World Cup here Sunday with a…
World Cup: Glo hails Eagles’ triumph over Bosnia
Sponsor of the Nigerian national teams, Globacom, has congratulated the Super Eagles for recording an important win against Bosnia and…
Referee got it wrong, says Dzeko
Bosnia-Herzegovina were sent packing from the World Cup on Saturday, and striker Edin Dzeko laid the blame for their first…
Osaze, Nigeria’s prodigal son basks in glory
Nigeria had returning Osaze Odemwingie to thank for delivering them their first World Cup win since 1998 and lifting them…
Nigeria must break World Cup jinx – Izilein
A former Golden Eaglets’ coach, Godwin Izilein, says the Super Eagles must not rest on their oars until they break…
Nigeria sends Bosnia out of the World Cup
Bosnia-Herzegovina’s maiden appearance at a World Cup finals ended in disappointment as Peter Odemwingie’s goal condemned them to a 1-0…
Nigerian journalists in Boko Haram T-shirt protest
Nigerian journalists covering their country’s World Cup match with Bosnia on Saturday wore t-shirts protesting the Boko Haram Muslim militant…
Germany comeback to draw brilliant Ghana
Miroslav Klose equalled Brazilian legend Ronaldo’s record of 15 World Cup goals with the equaliser for Germany in their 2-2…
Klose equals Ronaldo’s scoring record
Miroslav Klose equalled Brazilian legend Ronaldo’s all-time World Cup goalscoring record of 15 when he scored a minute after coming…
Messi’s superb strike breaks Iranian resilience
A stunning injury time strike from Lionel Messi spared Argentina’s blushes as they qualified for the last 16 of the…
Hurting England must restore pride, says Rooney
England striker Wayne Rooney said on Saturday that his side were “hurting” after their early World Cup elimination and urged…
Valencia double gives Ecuador new life
Ecuador moved into second place in World Cup Group E as two goals from Enner Valencia handed them a 2-1…
Costa Rica through after beating Italy
Minnows Costa Rica reached the second round of the World Cup finals as Bryan Ruiz’s header saw them to a…
Kenya urges fans to watch World Cup at home after attacks
The Kenyan government on Friday urged people to watch World Cup matches at home rather than in public places, less…
Eagles Can make It —Glo
Major partner of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and official sponsor of the national teams, Globacom, has advised the Super…
Belgium can win World Cup, says Fellaini
Belgium can justify their outsiders tag and win the World Cup for the first time, claimed attacking midfielder Marouane Fellaini…
I won’t resign as England manager – Hodgson
England manager Roy Hodgson Thursday said he had no intention of resigning despite steering his team to the brink of…
Suarez double puts England on the brink
Luis Suarez scored a late winner as Uruguay sent England spinning to the brink of elimination from the World Cup…
England, Uruguay in make-or-mar World Cup clash
England and Uruguay will be among four teams battling to avoid an early World Cup exit on Thursday in the…
Croatia dumps 10-man Cameroon out of World Cup
Striker Mario Mandzukic scored two second-half goals as Croatia knocked 10-man Cameroon out of the World Cup with a 4-0…