Football
World Cup 2014: Ronaldo fitness no concern, says coach Paulo Bento
Portugal coach Bento denies Ronaldo is still hampered by a knee injury despite his subdued performance in 2-2 draw with the US.
World Cup 2014: Maradona responds to Argentina football chief with 'middle finger'
Maradona has responded to being called a "bad luck charm" by Argentina's football association president by showing him the middle finger on live TV.
World Cup 2014: Scenarios to make it to last-16 in Group G
The United States and Germany both have four points and are atop Group G over Ghana and Portugal who have one point each.
World Cup 2014: Shinji Kagawa selection dilemma hangs over Japan
Zaccheroni is facing arguably the most important team selection of his four-year tenure in Japan, and once again it revolves around whether to start Kagawa.
As it happened: Belgium vs Russia, World Cup 2014
Belgium progressed to the Round of 16 from Group H by beating Russia 1-0 at Estadio do Maracana in Rio De Janeiro.
ISL signs partnership agreement with English Premier League
In order to bring the best practices to India, Indian Super League has entered into a strategic partnership with the EPL.
World Cup 2014: Croatia face Mexico in a must-win game of Group A
Technically, Mexico doesn't even have to score against Croatia to advance to the knockout round. A scoreless draw would do.
World Cup 2014: England need to get a little bit more nasty, says Wayne Rooney
"You look at teams who have won the tournament over previous years and you can see that nastiness in them," said Rooney.
World Cup 2014: Germany's humble Klose a soft-spoken scoring giant
Miroslav Klose etched his Polish name into immortality on Saturday when he scored his 15th World Cup goal in the match against Ghana.
World Cup 2014: France showing spirit of '98, says Didier Deschamps
France are now virtually assured of qualification after a superb attacking display at the Fonte Nova arena against Switzerland.
World Cup 2014: Spain football federation backs Del Bosque despite debacle
The federation wants coach del Bosque to remain in charge despite the titleholders' stunning elimination from the World Cup after just two matches.
World Cup 2014: Costa Rica performance an 'alarm bell' for Italy
It's only the second meeting between Italy and Costa Rica, with the Azzurri having won a friendly 1-0 before the 1994 World Cup.
World Cup 2014: 'Consequences' for Spain after exit, says Del Bosque
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque said there would be "consequences", including potentially for himself, after the holders' shock elimination from the World Cup.
World Cup 2014: Suarez could struggle to recapture form, says coach
Oscar Tabarez said Suarez could struggle to recapture his free-scoring form from last season with Liverpool at the World Cup as he recovers from injury.
World Cup 2014: Spain can bounce back, says Koke
Koke praised his team-mates' reactions after the heavy 1-5 defeat they suffered against the Netherlands in their World Cup opener.
World Cup 2014: Suarez ready to return against England
Luis Suarez said he is fully fit and ready to play against England in their FIFA World Cup Group D clash on Thursday.
