Football
FIFA World Cup 2014: Netherlands will rely on their seasoned triangle, says Iker Casillas
Spianards skipper cum goalkeeper believes Netherland will rely on their trio of Robben, Wesley and Persie for Friday's encounter.
FIFA World Cup 2014: Will Neymar outshine Messi?
Neymar's brace in the World Cup opening game meant that he has scored more goals in one world cup game than Messi and Rooney have scored in 16.
World Cup 2014: France's Giroud, Koscielny cleared to resume training
Olivier Giroud and center half Laurent Koscielny have been cleared to take part in Thursday's training session after sitting out the previous day's practice.
Bench players will decide games in Brazil: Joachim Loew
The Germany coach believes players coming off the bench will have a decisive impact on World Cup matches because of difficult weather conditions in Brazil.
World Cup 2014: France wary of physical threat posed by Honduras
The French team faces a rugged Honduras side in their World Cup Group E opener in Porto Alegre on Sunday.
This is the best England team I have played with: Wayne Rooney
Striker Wayne Rooney says the current England team is the best he has played in during his 11 years with the national team.
Uruguay sweat on Luis Suarez, but in 'better' shape than 2010
Uruguay are still sweating on Suarez's fitness for the World Cup, but are otherwise in better shape than in South Africa four years ago.
Danny Welbeck will be fit for England opener, says Wayne Rooney
"Danny will be fine. He'll be ready for Saturday. He just hasn't risked anything. He'll be available for Saturday, I'm sure," Rooney said.
FIFA World Cup: Costa Rica lose defender Heiner Mora
The fullback withdrew from the Costa Rica squad because of a broken heel.
FIFA World Cup: Turtle Big Head predicts Brazil's win against Croatia
Big Head is Brazil's answer to Germany's Paul the Octopus, who started the psychic animal craze during the 2010 World Cup.
FIFA World Cup: Brazil's president snubs FIFA gathering
President Dilma Rousseff was a no-show on Tuesday as FIFA President Sepp Blatter presided over the annual assembly of 209 member nations.
Was it a goal? Debate should end at World Cup
Within a second of a ball crossing the line, the referee's special watch will vibrate and flash "GOAL."
FIFA World Cup: Jonathan de Guzman back in training with Dutch team
Dutch coach Louis van Gaal had something to smile for as mid-fielder Jonathan de Guzman joined the team's training session after recovering from a hamstring injury.
Countdown begins: Three days left for FIFA World Cup
The World Cup kicks off Thursday and soccer fans from Rio de Janeiro's slums to southern India's playgrounds have been shining with their passion for the sport.
World Cup: Steven Gerrard revels in England captaincy
Steven Gerrard will captain England at a World Cup for the second time but believes Brazil will be the first tournament he holds the role 'for real'.
Cristiano Ronaldo relishes Portugal's underdog status in World Cup
Portugal's best result at a World Cup was third on their first appearance in 1966.
