FIFA World CUP 2014

Brasilia (Brazil),30 June-2014, (Reuters): The World Cup served up more nerve-shredding drama with Netherlands scoring two late goals to beat shattered Mexico 2-1 and 10-man Costa Rica bouncing back from conceding a stoppage time equaliser to oust Greece on penalties …

Rio de Janeiro, June 28 (IANS): Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has said controversial striker Luis Suarez had been made a scapegoat by his four-month ban for biting Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini. Controversial striker Luis Suarez a scapegoat: Uruguay coach Speaking …

Brazil, FIFA World Cup: International soccer authority FIFA is looking into reports of fans appearing in blackface at several games during the ongoing World Cup tournament in Brazil. Petition Demands Barring of Fans in Blackface from World Cup Games Racism …

Mexico City, June 18 (IANS): Mexico football fans have celebrated their 0-0 tie with Brazil at the 2014 Brazil World Cup Tuesday.”Sports commentators on major TV stations and news media also praised the team’s goalkeeper, saying Ochoa’s performance was sensational …

Havana, June 16 (IANS): Once every four years, Cubans leave behind their passion for baseball and surrender themselves to football’s charm as FIFA World Cup arrives. Cubans surrender to football’s charm in recent world cup The Cuban people, government and …