Krul saves Dutch in penalty drama against Costa Rica
Netherlands moved into the World Cup semi-finals after a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory in Salvador on Saturday.
Ex-Real Madrid star Di Stefano suffers heart attack
Former Real Madrid star Alfredo Di Stefano was in a critical condition Saturday after suffering a heart attack in the Spanish capital.
Blatter loses Platini’s support

Under-fire FIFA president Sepp Blatter has lost the support of UEFA chief Michel Platini.

Under-fire FIFA president Sepp Blatter has lost the support...

Former F1 driver Berger thinks Ricciardo is world champion calibre

Former Formula One driver Gerhard Berger says he believes Red Bull racer Daniel...

Former Formula One driver Gerhard Berger says he believes...

GROUP B: Spanish fans looking to Costa, Silva rather than veterans Villa and Torres

Spanish fans would rather see Diego Costa and David Silva linking up in attack Friday against the Netherlands rather than Fernando Torres and David Villa -...

Spanish fans would rather see Diego Costa and David Silva...

Factbox: World Cup teams in Groups G and H

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Learn about all the teams from Group G and H

Factbox: World Cup teams in Groups E and F

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Learn about all the teams from Group E and F

Factbox: World Cup teams in Groups C and D

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Dejected restaurateur ‘gives up fight’ against St Julian’s big screen

‘If authorities want the big screen to happen, it will happen,’ says established restaurateur Peter Darmanin

‘If authorities want the big screen to happen, it...

[WATCH] Interview with Bebeto: 'Brazil is Brazil'

This World Cup will be very tough because all world champions are set to play...

This World Cup will be very tough because all world...

Factbox: World Cup teams in Groups A and B

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Learn about all the teams from Group A and B  

Blatter seeks another term as FIFA boss

Joseph Blatter seeks four years of added on time as FIFA president, and the members of the ruling football body have shown a red card to a limit on age and...

Joseph Blatter seeks four years of added on time as FIFA...

Brazil aim to deliver against Croatia as World Cup starts

With all eyes on the host nation, Brazil go into the opening game of...

With all eyes on the host nation, Brazil go into the...

GROUP A: Neymar certain about his World Cup goal: 'All I want is the title'

Brazil's star striker Neymar and team coach Luiz Felipe Scolari are relaxed as they appear before reporters ahead their World Cup opener against Croatia.

Brazil's star striker Neymar and team coach Luiz Felipe...

Evergreen Pirlo stays on at Juventus

The 35-year-old Italy international Andrea Pirlo extends his contract with Juventus to 2016, the Serie A champions say Wednesday.

The 35-year-old Italy international Andrea Pirlo extends...

Wawrinka, Murray make winning Queen's grass-court starts

Swiss Stan Wawrinka spends a mere 17 minutes on the court Wednesday as opponent...

Swiss Stan Wawrinka spends a mere 17 minutes on the court...

Puttinu Cares football initiative

The protagonists for this year’s opening for the Puttinu Cares Football Marathon, which is backed by the Malta Football Association, were the National...

The protagonists for this year’s opening for the...

Mancini leaves Galatasaray

Roberto Mancini has left his post as Galatasaray manager, the Turkish club have confirmed.

Roberto Mancini has left his post as Galatasaray manager,...

GROUP G: Lahm warns against slip-up in opener

German national team captain Philipp Lahm warns that the three-time world...

German national team captain Philipp Lahm warns that the...

GROUP F: Messi's Argentina arrive in Brazil with an eye on the title

Lionel Messi's Argentina arrive in Brazil late Monday with an eye on what...

Lionel Messi's Argentina arrive in Brazil late Monday...