July 13, 2014 01:42 IST
Brazil's hopes crashed with the home team's 1-7 rout by Germany in the semifinals.
Sun, Jul 13, 2014July 12, 2014 02:31 IST
For Brazilians, their World Cup comes to an end 24 hours before the actual climax.
Sat, Jul 12, 2014July 11, 2014 02:15 IST
Argentina have won 2 World Cups while the Brazilans have won 5.
Thu, Jun 07, 2018July 11, 2014 02:12 IST
Argentina saw off Netherlands 4-2 on penalties to make their first final in 24 years.
Thu, Jun 07, 2018July 10, 2014 01:41 IST
Goal, goal, goal, goal, goal, goal, goal — and it’s end of the world as Brazil knows it.
Thu, Jul 10, 2014July 09, 2014 22:14 IST
Brazil crashed out the home World Cup after a 7-1 thrashing by Germany in the semis on Wednesday.
Thu, Jul 10, 2014July 09, 2014 01:34 IST
Sneijder, reformed and rejuvenated, has another tilt at glory, which bypassed him four years ago.
Wed, Jul 09, 2014July 08, 2014 02:41 IST
Landed in Germany in ’86, with just a football in his bag.
Tue, Jul 08, 2014July 07, 2014 01:11 IST
Brought on just before shootout vs Costa Rica, goalie saves two penalties to send the Dutch through.
Mon, Jul 07, 2014July 06, 2014 04:36 IST
Most fans and viewers felt that the referee was unfair and did not penalize clear fouls from both teams.
Sun, Jul 06, 2014July 06, 2014 00:57 IST
Brazil will also miss Thiago Silva in the semi-final against Germany who was booked for a second time.
Thu, Jun 07, 2018July 05, 2014 01:38 IST
Previously little-known Divock Origi, 19, has proven to be a fine addition to Rode Duivels strike force.
Sat, Jul 05, 2014July 04, 2014 01:39 IST
Twenty years after Escobar’s death, Colombia, who face Brazil on Friday, look to ‘set him free’.
Fri, Jul 04, 2014July 04, 2014 00:11 IST
Of eight pre-quarter matches, five were decided after regulation time, with two going to a penalty shoot-out.
Fri, Jul 04, 2014July 03, 2014 01:04 IST
Belgium break US and Tim Howard’s resolve to fix a quarter-final date with Argentina.
Thu, Jul 03, 2014July 02, 2014 01:59 IST
Germany buries ghost of Gijon with win over Algeria, their first triumph over the North Africans in the Cup.
Wed, Jul 02, 2014July 02, 2014 01:50 IST
The most common criticism by the Brasileiro on the street is that the song is generic in nature.
Wed, Jul 02, 2014July 01, 2014 01:46 IST
Costa Rica defeated Greece 5-3 in penalty shootouts to set a quarterfinal clash with the Netherlands.
Tue, Jul 01, 2014June 30, 2014 18:32 IST
A nation wept. Not out of joy or with relief of getting past a most stubborn Chile or even due to the piercing pain.
Mon, Jun 30, 2014June 29, 2014 03:38 IST
Coach Herrera’s unrestrained enthusiasm has rubbed off on the team and his countrymen.
Sun, Jun 29, 2014June 29, 2014 03:22 IST
Julio, woodwork stand firm as Brazil see off Chile 3-2 on penalties to make the quarterfinals.
Sun, Jun 29, 2014June 28, 2014 03:33 IST
Defending champions Spain bite the dust, Suarez does worse while Messi outshines Maradona... so far.
Sat, Jun 28, 2014June 27, 2014 01:35 IST
Despite 1-0 loss to Germany, USA advance as Portugal come up short on goal difference.
Fri, Jun 27, 2014June 27, 2014 01:17 IST
Extracted from fermented sugarcane juice, Pitú is the most revered drink in Brazil's northeast.
Fri, Jun 27, 2014June 26, 2014 01:21 IST
Having taken Germany to the semis in 2006, he has now invested USA with the pace and strength of his old side.
Thu, Jun 26, 2014