Sports / Football

Krul unapologetic about gamesmanship 08 Jul 2014 - 01:00 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: Netherlands goalkeeper Tim Krul was back defending himself after making two stunning penalty saves against Costa Rica to book his...

No dopers found as over 1,000 players tested negative: FIFA 08 Jul 2014 - 12:59 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: Every player tested for drugs at the World Cup in Brazil has been cleared of doping after more than 1,000...

New coaches join Qatar Stars League 08 Jul 2014 - 12:59 am

DOHA: With Michael Laudrup and Ivan Hasek set to start stint with the Qatar Stars League (QSL), three more new coaches will be...

Nishimura, Velasco on shortlist for Cup final 08 Jul 2014 - 12:58 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: Japan’s Yuichi Nishimura (pictured) and Spain’s Carlos Velasco, responsible for two of the most criticised refereeing performances of the World...

Costa Rica exceed all expectations 07 Jul 2014 - 01:52 am

Caption Rio de Janierio: Of the 32 teams who played at this World Cup, Costa Rica have gone the furthest in exceeding expectations,...

After the goal rush, negativity marred quarters 07 Jul 2014 - 01:50 am

A crowd of Colombian fans greet their national football team upon their arrival in Bogota after the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil,...

Brazilians look to Pele and 1962 for Cup-winning omen 07 Jul 2014 - 12:38 am

Football fans pose with masks depicting Brazilian legend Pele before the FIFA World Cup 2014 quarter-final match between Argentina and Belgium at the...

Ambassadors of Netherlands and Costa Rica join fans at Fan Zone 07 Jul 2014 - 12:37 am

Yvette Burghgraef van Eechoud (left) and Luis A Guillen Downing, the Netherlands and Costa Rica ambassadors to the State of Qatar, at the...

Messi film depicts tough route to the top 07 Jul 2014 - 12:18 am

Argentina’s Lionel Messi (right) celebrates with team-mate Marcos Rojo after their team won the quarter-final match against Belgium on Saturday. RIO DE JANEIRO:...

Neymar laments seeing Cup dream taken away 07 Jul 2014 - 12:16 am

Brazil’s star Neymar flashing the V sign before his departure to his home in Guaruya, at Granja Comary training centre in Teresopolis, Rio...

Dutch shootout win down to Krul’s reach, close study 07 Jul 2014 - 12:15 am

SALVADOR, Brazil: Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal said their World Cup quarter-final win on penalties was the result of substitute keeper Tim Krul’s...

Brazil want Silva ban scrapped 07 Jul 2014 - 12:13 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) yesterday called on FIFA to rescind a yellow card ban set to keep skipper Thiago...

‘Icecube’ Neuer is world’s best, says Kahn 07 Jul 2014 - 12:12 am

SANTO ANDRE, Brazil: ‘Icecube’ Manuel Neuer (pictured) has been dubbed ‘the best goalkeeper in the world’ by Oliver Kahn as Germany’s star shot-stopper...

Krul shoot-out saves send Dutch through 06 Jul 2014 - 05:24 am

Goalkeeper Tim Krul saves a shot by Costa Rica’s Bryan Ruiz during a penalty shoot-out in their 2014 World Cup quarter-finals at the...

Higuain hits home as Argentina do just enough to beat Belgium 06 Jul 2014 - 05:23 am

Gonzalo Higuain of Argentina (centre) celebrates with team-mates Lionel Messi (right) and Angel di Maria after scoring a goal during their World Cup...

Maharashtra warns striking doctors of action 06 Jul 2014 - 12:50 am

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has threatened to invoke provisions of the stringent Maharashtra Essential Services Maintenance Act (MESMA) against striking doctors if they...

Cong may move court for leader of oppn status 06 Jul 2014 - 12:50 am

New Delhi: The Congress is considering the option of going to court if its leader in the Lok Sabha is not recognised as...

Brazil shocked as Neymar ruled out of Cup with broken vertebra 06 Jul 2014 - 12:48 am

Brazil’s Marcelo gestures after Neymar was fouled by Colombia’s Camilo Zuniga (not pictured) during their FIFA World Cup 2014 quarter-finals at the Castelao...