FIFA 2014

Messi crucial in attack and defence for Argentina

RIO DE JANEIRO: Lionel Messi is not only Argentina's key attacking threat but he is also… Read More

Germany supremely confident of World Cup final win

SANTO ANDRE: Germany captain Philipp Lahm and forward Thomas Mueller sounded supremely confident on Friday… Read More

Defences set to dominate Argentina, Germany final

RIO DE JANEIRO: It might not be the way Brazilians wanted the World Cup to end… Read More

The nine previous finals featuring Argentina and Germany

RIO DE JANEIRO: Argentina and Germany have appeared collectively in nine previous World Cup finals… Read More

Argentina must avoid past mistakes vs Germany: Aguero

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil: Argentina must avoid the errors committed against Germany in the last World… Read More

Argentina and Germany start World Cup final preparations

RIO DE JANEIRO: Argentina and Germany were both back at work on Thursday, secretly hatching… Read More

FIFA rejects Suarez appeal against biting ban

RIO DE JANEIRO: Uruguay forward Luis Suarez, banned from all soccer activity for four months… Read More

Brazil face must-win game the Dutch don’t even want

BRASILIA: After Brazil's utter humiliation against Germany, anything less than a win in Saturday's third-place… Read More

Messi has the stage to secure his place among the greats

SAO PAULO: Lionel Messi can secure his place among the game’s greats with a World… Read More

Romero tells Argentines to savour the moment

SAO PAULO: Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero told his compatriots to "enjoy the moment" after saving… Read More