No other sporting event captures the world’s attention like the FIFA World Cup. Ever since the first competition staged in Uruguay in 1930, FIFA’s flagship event has constantly grown in popularity and prestige. The original gold trophy bore Jules Rimet’s name and was contested

For Costa Rica it was fairy tale ride in Brazil World Cup 2014. They were rank outsiders in the group of death D with fancied Italy, Uruguay and England were tipped to make merry with the perceived weakest team of the group.  But astonishingly little Costa Rica almost unknown in the

Two losing semifinalists of a major international tournament especially world cup soccer usually have broken hearts. Making them play against each other may be injustice done to the team that loses. After a great world cup may be they have to bear the ignominy of two defeats in a row. We

DHAKA: The Selecao's skipper is set to return to the side after suspension and says the hosts are keen to beat Netherlands after defeat to the Dutch at the 2010 World Cup Brazil captain Thiago Silva says his side's shock 7-1 loss at home to Germany on Tuesday is something that won't be

DHAKA: FIFA has fined the Argentine Football Association 300,000 Swiss francs ($340,000) for failing to bring players to pre-match news conferences at the World Cup. The FIFA Disciplinary Committee said Thursday that Argentina, which plays in the World Cup final against Germany on

DHAKA: Brazilian superstar Neymar said he wants Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi to lead Argentina to victory in the World Cup final against Germany. He said it at an emotional press conference on Thursday. With Brazil's dream of winning a sixth World Cup decimated by their 7-1 hammering

DHAKA: Diego Maradona is confident that Argentina have what it take to beat Germany in Sunday's World Cup final at the Maracana. Joachim Low's men hugely impressed in the semi-finals with a 7-1 win over hosts Brazil, while Argentina needed penalties to see off Netherlands in their

It was not unexpected and it is not world turned around as two of the top favorites of World Cup 2014 are up against each another and are set to fight for the greatest glory in the world football. It Germany gets through it will be their fourth and if Argentina gets there it will be

DHAKA: Brazilian football star Neymar on Thursday revealed he will support Brazil's biggest rivals Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final against Germany.Neymar who is undergoing treatment after Zuniga's raised-knee challenge during a rough quarter-final when Brazil beat Colombia 2-1 left

DHAKA: An emotional Neymar cried as he recalled the challenge that ended his World Cup on Thursday and said he felt blessed not to have ended up in a wheelchair.Zuniga's raised-knee challenge during a rough quarter-final when Brazil beat Colombia 2-1 left Neymar with a broken

DHAKA: Football-mad Pope Francis ‘might’ watch the World Cup final on Sunday between his native Argentina and Germany but is unlikely to do so alongside his German predecessor Benedict XVI, contrary to media speculation.The Vatican said, reports The Straits Times.‘He might want

DHAKA: This post is probably more exciting (we hope) than the 120-minute snoozefest that was Argentina versus the Netherlands.The outcome of this morning’s World Cup semi-final match, which set up a final clash between Argentina and Germany, produced some hilarious memes and jokes of

DHAKA: Lionel Messi dedicated Argentina's World Cup semi-final victory over Netherlands to an Argentine journalist who was killed in a road traffic accident on the morning of the game. Jorge 'Topo' Lopez - who was covering the tournament for La Red Radio - died when a stolen vehicle

DHAKA: Furious Netherlands head Coach Louis Van Gaal blasted FIFA for its refusal to scrap the World Cup's third-place consolation game and insisted the controversial playoff should be consigned to history. Van Gaal's Dutch side will be forced to play host nation Brazil in Brasilia

DHAKA: Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella has praised his players for having made history in reaching the World Cup final with a penalty shoot-out win over Netherlands. After a 0-0 draw, the Albiceleste won 4-2 on penalties to set up a clash with Germany at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro

If one is asked to name the team which consistently loses at the business session of World Cup Soccer. The name everyone will tell is Holland. They are also called Netherlands meaning Neverland. Most of the area of the country has been reclaimed from the sea making dykes. The country is

DHAKA: Fifa insist Liverpool striker Luis Suarez is banned from training with his club during his four-month ban, after apparently backtracking on earlier claims to the contrary. Claudio Sulser, head of Fifa's disciplinary committee, previously stated it would be “disproportionate”

DHAKA: Nigeria was suspended from all sorts of international football by Fifa amid allegations of government interference in its football federation. The ban means no Nigerian team including club sides can play internationally, BBC sport reported.    Fifa had given Nigeria's

After a dull, drab, dreary full time and extra time more fancied team of the two Argentina got the better off Netherlands 4-2 on penalty shoot out. Maracana and world will see the greatest player of the world Lionel Messi having a crack at the most coveted trophy against a very lively

DHAKA: After 120 goalless minutes, the Albiceleste won in a shootout to book their place in the final against Germany. Argentina secured their place in the World Cup final after they beat Netherlands by 4-2 in a penalty shootout in the semi-final on Wednesday night. Argentina reached