The 2014 FIFA World Cup is quickly shaping up to be a dream tournament for the host nation as they prepare for their semi-final clash against Germany on Tuesday. The mood is somewhat dampened however, by the announcement that Brazilian star striker Neymar Jr. will no longer be able to take part in the tournament following an injury that he sustained during the quarterfinal match against Colombia. A day after being stretchered out of the pitch and air lifted to hospital, Neymar has released an em...
Match number 62 is the second semi-final match between Argentina and The Netherlands. Argentina won against Belgium to enter the semi-finals, whereas The Netherlands beat Costa Rica in the penalty shoot-out to move to the top four.
Match number 61 is the first semi-final match between Brazil and Germany. Brazil won against Colombia to enter the semi-finals whereas Germany beat France to move to the top four.
Two wins away from the goal of winning the 2014 World Cup, one of the tournament’s favourites takes a major blow after Argentinean Angel Di Maria strained his right thigh in their 1-0 victory over Belgium in the quarterfinals. The winger’s status in the semifinals against the Netherlands is now downgraded to doubtful after recent tests on Sunday.
The quarterfinal match between Netherlands and Costa Rica was a battle of the goal keepers and in the end, last minute substitute Tim Krul literally saved the day for the Netherlands who took the win after a penalty shoot-out. The Dutch have taken out Costa Rica and have ensured an even split of European and South American nations in the semi-finals as they prepare to face Argentina and Germany set out to go against host nation Brazil.
Napoli's Gonzalo Higuain was channeling Argentinian legend Diego Maradona who also played for the Italian club when he scored early in Argentina's quarterfinal match against Belgium to give them the lead and eventually the victory in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Costa Rica is keeping its fingers crossed for another upset against Netherlands as it takes on the Dutch Eleven in the quarterfinal game at Fonta Nova, Salvador, Saturday.
The 2014 FIFA World Cup is slowly shaping up to be a dream tournament for the home team as they come one step closer to lifting the Cup by taking out continental rivals Colombia in the quarterfinals. The 2-1 victory came off a very physical fight which leave the hosts sans their wonder boy Neymar Jr. for the semi-final against Germany.
The German team has made it to the semi-finals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil after defeating rivals France through a single headed goal by Mats Hummels. The Germans have made it to their second semi-final in a row after facing Spain in 2010 only to lose out to the eventual champions. This time, they are facing another tough semi-final clash as they are set to face host nation Brazil.
Host country Brazil and surprising Colombia meet in the quarterfinals of the 2014 World Cup on Friday at the city of Fortaleza in Brazil. With heavy pressure coming rom fans, Brazil is expected to bounce back from a near elimination loss to Chile while Colombia looks to sustain its top form after four games in the tournament.
The 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil is nearing the business end of the competition with the quarterfinals happening this weekend and with the final match taking place in less than two weeks on July 13. As expected, the grand finale will be marked not only with some spectacular football but with a grand musical extravaganza as well.The closing ceremony will be held before kick-off for the final match at the iconic Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro. FIFA has announced the line-up of performers ...
Two were confirmed to perish and 19 others were injured when an overpass which was a part of network of projects for the 2014 World Cup collapsed in Celo Horizonte, Brazil.
Algeria national football team has gained more attention after the historical World Cup campaign, following reports the team is going to donate its $9 million winnings to Gaza.
Germany and France will try to settle the score, as two of Europe's most dominant football nation clash in what could be a pivotal quarterfinal showdown in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
As Colombia prepare to face host nation Brazil in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2014, FIFA and Colombian fans pay tribute to Andres Escobar 20 years after he was brutally murdered in Colombia after a disastrous World Cup campaign with his national team
World Cup Update - France Defender Mamadou Sakho declared that their team will play with a chip on their shoulder as they face Germany for their quarterfinal match-up Saturday in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Russian bombshell Irina Shayk looked stunningly simple yet elegant in a black mini dress as she promotes her upcoming adventure fantasy movie “Hercules: The Thracian Wars” in London.
The round of 16 of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil has been concluded and only eight teams remain to battle it out in the quarterfinals. At this point, It's an even toss-up between the Americas and Europe with four representatives each. Both the African teams who made it out of the group stage were taken out by their European opponents in the knockout stage.
FC Barcelona and Liverpool are set to meet Wednesday to discuss player movements. Among them is controversial forward Luis Suarez whose contract can be transferred to Barcelona after the club sent feelers of its intention to acquire the striker.
The final match in the round of 16 of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil has arrived. European dark horse Belgium claimed the last quarterfinal spot after taking out emerging soccer nation, USA 2-1 in extra time.
Match number 59 is the third quarter-final match. Both Argentina and Belgium won in the extra-time to enter the quarter finals.
Argentina was saved from having to go through a penalty shootout against Switzerland by La Liga pair Lionel Messi and Angel di Maria. It's not very often that one can see a Real Madrid star pair up with an FC Barcelona ace to manufacture a stunning goal to win a game. This was seen in the Spanish national team in their glory days but the failure of La Roja to make a mark in the 2014 FIFA World Cup meant that players from the famous rivals won't get a chance to show much camaraderie in thi....
Match number 58 is the second quarter-final match. France won against Nigeria in normal time to enter the quarter-finals while Germany defeated Algeria in extra-time.
USA vs. Belgium Live Streaming - Team USA survived this World Cup’s “Group of Death”. On Tuesday at the Arena Fonta Nova in Salvador, Brazil, the Americans will look to prove they are legit contenders when they take on Belgium in the Round of 16 of the 2014 World Cup.
Can the Swiss tame Lionel Messi in the Argentina vs. Switzerland Round of 16 match-up in the 2014 World Cup? La Nati will surely try but they need to dig deep if they want to survive the knockout game at the Arena de Sao Paulo in Sao Paolo, Brazil on Tuesday.
Germany are favourites to win the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil after a strong performance in 2010 losing in the semi-finals to eventual champions Spain. The then very young team have since matured and gained valuable experience to hopefully help them go further in the competition this time around. They are now safely through to the quarterfinals after winning against Algeria in their round of 16 match.
France were able to seal a victory over Nigeria in the closing minutes of their match at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia in the round of 16 of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The 2-0 win is only the second match in three days that has so far been decided on regulation time.
James Rodríguez, the Colombian striker who is presently the leading goal-scorer at the 2014 FIFA World Cup with 5 goals in 4 matches, may join Real Madrid this summer.
Uruguay President Jose Mujica is still fuming about the ban on La Celeste star Luis Suarez, who was meted a four-month suspension from all soccer activities by FIFA for the biting Giorgio Chiellini in the Uruguay vs. Italy match in the group stages of the 2014 World Cup.
Match number 60 is the fourth and final quarter final match. The Netherlands won against Mexico during the last moments of the full time of the match to enter the quarter finals while Costa Rica defeated Greece in the penalty shoot-out.
