Schurrle, Ozil scrape Germany into France showdown
Jul 01, 2014, at 03:38 pm
Porto Alegre, July 1 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Extra-time goals from Andre Schurrle and Mesut Ozil proved enough to edge Germany past Algeria and into a FIFA World Cup quarter-final against France. After the first 90 minutes ended goalless, Schurrle’s sublime flick broke the deadlock and Ozil doubled the European giants’ lead, with Abdelmoumene Djabou’s 11th-hour goal proving too little, too late for the spirited north Africans.
Paes-Black crash out of Wimbledon
Jul 01, 2014, at 07:05 am
London, June 30 (IBNS): Indian Tennis icon Lender Paes and his mixed double partner Cara Black of Zimbabwe crashed out of the Wimbledon after they were defeated in the hands of USA's Eric Butorac and Hungarian Timea Babos in the second round here on Monday.
Suarez apologizes for biting Giorgio Chiellini
Jul 01, 2014, at 06:23 am
Rio de Janeiro, June 30 (IBNS): Uruguay striker Luis Suarez on Monday apologized to Italy's defender Giorgio Chiellini for biting him during a World Cup match recently.
Jul 01, 2014, at 05:23 am
Brasilia, June 30 (FIFA.com/IBNS) France have marched through to the FIFA World Cupâ„¢ quarter-finals with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Nigeria in Brasilia. Didier Deschamps' side were given a tough time of it by the African champions, but edged this tight encounter in the Estadio Nacional thanks to a Paul Pogba header and an injury-time own goal by Joseph Yobo.
Navas-inspired Ticos win shootout, reach quarters
Jun 30, 2014, at 04:10 pm
Recife, June 30 (FIFA.com/IBNS): Costa Rica made history in Recife by overcoming Greece on penalties to reach the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. In doing so, they denied their opponents the opportunity to set a similar benchmark after 120 minutes ended with the score at 1-1.
Dutch delight at late turnaround
Jun 30, 2014, at 05:36 am
Fortaleza , June 29 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Two goals in the final few minutes put the Netherlands through to the quarter-finals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil with a 2-1 victory over heartbroken Mexico in Fortaleza.
Rodriguez brace sets up Brazil showdown
Jun 29, 2014, at 12:54 pm
Rio De Janeiro, June 29 (FIFA.com/IBNS): A sublime James Rodriguez double helped make history for Colombia as they reached the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup for the first time by overcoming Uruguay 2-0 in Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil through as Chile pay the penalty
Jun 29, 2014, at 06:05 am
Belo Horizonte, June 28 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Hosts Brazil have squeezed through to the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup on penalties after a tense, thrilling 1-1 draw with Chile at the Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte. Gonzalo Jara hit the post with the decisive kick, while Julio Cesar saved two, to give Brazil a 3-2 win in the shootout and send the valiant Chileans home.
Novak reaches fourth round of Wimbledon
Jun 28, 2014, at 04:35 am
London, June 27 (IBNS): Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic moved to the fourth round of the Wimbledon men's singles event by defeating Gilles Simon here on Friday.
Algeria book Germany date, eliminate Russia
Jun 27, 2014, at 03:25 pm
Curitiba, June 27 (FIFA.com/IBNS): Islam Slimani's second-half header secured Algeria a 1-1 draw with Russia that sent them into the knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup for the first time. Fabio Capello's side had been on course to seize the runners-up spot in Group H thanks to Alexander Kokorin’s early goal, but Vahid Halilhodzic’s men rallied to secure a trip to Porto Alegre to face Germany on Monday.
Koreans crash to ten-man Belgium
Jun 27, 2014, at 03:23 pm
Sao Paulo, June 27 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Korea Republic have exited the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil after a 1-0 defeat to ten-man Begium in Sao Paulo. Jan Vertonghen scored the only goal of this Group H fixture as Marc Wilmots side maintained their 100 per cent record despite the first-half dismissal of Steven Defour.
Rafael Nadal reaches 3rd round of Wimbledon
Jun 27, 2014, at 06:29 am
London, June 26 (IBNS): Surviving a scare, Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal defeated Lukas Rosol to reach the third round of the Wimbledon men's singles event here on Thursday.
Both through as Germans edge US
Jun 27, 2014, at 06:03 am
Recife, June 26 (FIFA.com/IBNS): Germany beat USA 1-0 on a rain-soaked day in Recife, a result that takes both sides through from a highly competitive Group G at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil.
Ronaldo downs Ghana but Portugal crash out
Jun 27, 2014, at 06:01 am
Brasilia, June 26 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed Portugal a 2-1 win over Ghana in Brasilia, but it was insufficient to keep them from crashing out of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil on goal difference.
FIFA bans Uruguay's Suarez for four months for biting opponent
Jun 27, 2014, at 04:37 am
Rio De Janeiro, June 26 (IBNS): International football body FIFA on Thursday banned Uruguay striker Luis Suarez from all football related activities for four months for biting an opponent at the World Cup.
Free-scoring France foiled but Ecuador bow out
Jun 26, 2014, at 03:54 pm
Rio De Janeiro, June 26 (FIFA.com/IBNS): Goals dried up for free-scoring France in a 0-0 Group E stalemate with ten-man Ecuador, confirming top spot and a knockout tie against Nigeria for Didier Deschamps’ team while the CONMEBOL outfit bowed out of the FIFA World Cup.
Shaqiri treble takes Swiss through
Jun 26, 2014, at 03:52 pm
Manaus, June 26 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Xherdan Shaqiri hit a hat-trick as Switzerland qualified for the Round of 16 with a comfortable 3-0 win over Honduras at the Arena Amazonia in Manaus.
Wimbledon: Novak reaches third round
Jun 26, 2014, at 07:35 am
London, June 25 (IBNS): Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic fought hard to reach the third round of the Wimbledon men's singles round by beating Radek Stepanek here on Wednesday.
Nigeria through despite Messi-inspired defeat
Jun 26, 2014, at 05:36 am
Porto Alegre, June 25 (FIFA.com/IBNS):Argentina secured top spot in Group F and preserved their unblemished record at Brazil 2014 with a 3-2 win over Nigeria illuminated by braces for Lionel Messi and Ahmed Musa.
Bosnians bid farewell by eliminating Iran
Jun 26, 2014, at 05:35 am
Salvador, June 25 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Bosnia and Herzegovina concluded their maiden FIFA World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over Iran that thwarted their opponents’ hopes of squeezing into the Round of 16 at the expense of Nigeria in Group F.
FIFA opens 'disciplinary proceedings' against Luis Suarez
Jun 26, 2014, at 02:10 am
Sao Paulo, June 25 (IBNS): The world football body FIFA on Wednesday confirmed that it has opened disciplinary proceedings against Luis Suarez of Uruguay for allegedly biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini.
Cruising Colombia triumph, send Japan home
Jun 25, 2014, at 02:59 pm
Cuiaba , June 25 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Colombia beat Japan 4-1 to storm into the Round of 16 with a perfect record and end their opponents' hopes of a late escape from elimination.
Ticos top group with England draw
Jun 25, 2014, at 02:58 pm
Belo Horizonte, June 25 (FIFA.com/IBNS)Costa Rica have secured top spot in Group D after a 0-0 draw with England in Belo Horizonte's Estadio Mineirao. Roy Hodgson's Three Lions created the better chances in this match, but they again failed to capitalise and head for home bottom of the section having failed to win any of their three matches.
Greek spot-kick drama denies Ivorians
Jun 25, 2014, at 02:57 pm
Fortaleza, June 25 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Incredible drama unfolded in Fortaleza when Georgios Samaras converted a stoppage-time penalty to secure Greece a 2-1 victory over Cote d'Ivoire to set up a Round of 16 clash against Costa Rica at the FIFA World Cup.
Godin delights Uruguay, sends Italy home
Jun 25, 2014, at 05:30 am
Natal, June 24 (FIFA.com/IBNS) A fortunate conversion from Diego Godin proved golden for Uruguay as they booked a spot in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 with a late 1-0 victory over ten-man Italy in Natal.
Mexico beat Croatia to spark Recife fiesta
Jun 24, 2014, at 02:12 pm
Recife, June 24 (FIFA.com/IBNS): Mexico booked their place in the knockout stages of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil with a 3-1 win over Croatia in their third and final Group A game in Recife. Rafael Marquez, Andres Guardado and Javier Hernandez provided the goals and El Tri will now meet the Netherlands in the Round of 16, while the Croats head for home.
Neymar double helps Brazil book Chile tie
Jun 24, 2014, at 02:10 pm
Brasilia, June 24 (FIFA.com/IBNS): Brazil celebrated their 100th FIFA World Cupmatch with a fittingly entertaining 4-1 victory over Cameroon to arrange a mouthwatering Round of 16 meeting with fellow South Americans Chile.
Villa and Spain bow out on a high
Jun 24, 2014, at 05:05 am
Curitiba , June 23 (FIFA.com/IBNS): David Villa brought the curtain down on a glorious international career by scoring a wonder goal that helped Spain end a forgettable FIFA World Cup campaign with a 3-0 win over Australia in Curitiba.
Koreans crushed by impressive Algeria
Jun 23, 2014, at 02:15 pm
Porto Alegre, June 23 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Algeria have moved up to second in Group H with a convincing 4-2 win over Korea Republic at Porto Alegre's Estadio Beira-Rio.
Varela strikes to save Portugal
Jun 23, 2014, at 02:14 pm
Manaus, June 23 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Portugal have avoided early elimination from the FIFA World Cup in the most dramatic of circumstances after Varela's 95th-minute goal secured a 2-2 draw with USA in Manaus.