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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…
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…