Football
World cup 2014: Take that England, says joyful Luis Suarez
Suarez said his two-goal match-winning performance against England in Thursday's 2-1 win in World Cup Group D was the perfect response to his critics.
World Cup 2014: Beating Spain does not mean we are World Champions already, says Van Gaal
Dutch national manager Van Gaal reminded his team to stay grounded ahead of their clash against unfancied Australia.
World Cup 2014: Netherlands still have a long way to go, says Robin Van Persie
Skipper Van Persie was happy with the impressive win against Spain in their World Cup opener but admit they still have a long way to go before lifting their maiden World Cup trophy.
World Cup 2014: Pepe faces possible three-game ban after red card
Portugal defender Pepe earned a three game ban due to his violent conduct during their opening match against Germnay.
World Cup 2014: Portugal coach Bento accuses referee of favouring Germany
Bento suggested the referee was biased in favour of Germany after his side had a penalty awarded against them and a player sent off in their 4-0 World Cup defeat.
World Cup 2014: Germany seek impressive start against Portugal
Germany always prepares meticulously for their opening match at a tournament and has the results to show for it - winning 12 of their 17 WC openers.
World Cup 2014: With Van Gaal, Dutch are dangerous again
Van Gaal has transformed the squad while crucially keeping core of players who were truly irreplacable - Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben and totally overhauling his defence.
World Cup 2014: Kagawa wants world to take notice of Japan in Brazil
Japan will open Group C campaign against Ivory Coast on Saturday and are confident to display their abilities in Brazil.
World Cup 2014: Yaya Toure fit for Ivory Coast opener against Japan
Toure had picked up a hamstring injury in April playing for club side Manchester City as they went on to win the English Premier League title.
World Cup 2014: Coach Jorge Sampaoli taking nothing for granted after Chile win
The Chileans joined the Dutch on three points with a 3-1 victory over Australia in their Group B opener at the Pantanal arena on Friday.
Chelsea's David Luiz signs 5-year deal with PSG
Paris Saint-Germain has completed the transfer of David Luiz from Chelsea, with the Brazil international signing a five-year deal with the French champions.
World Cup 2014: New-look England face Italy test
A fresh-faced England, largely unburdened by past failures, play a wizened Italy, with a squad still imbued with their 2006 World Cup success.
World Cup 2014: We reacted strongly to turn the match around, says Neymar
Neymar struck twice and Oscar scored the third goal in injury time to give Brazil a winning start against the resilient Croatians.
Football World Cup 2014: Seven reckless predictions based on the Brazil, Croatia game
Neymar gave Brazil a winning start to their home World Cup, scoring twice to lead the host nation to a 3-1 victory over Croatia in the opening game.
Neymar brace gives Brazil win over Croatia in World Cup 2014 opener
After Marcelo's own goal in the 11th minute, Neymar scored in each half and Oscar scored in the 91st minute to give Brazil 3-1 win.
PM Modi releases commemorative 2014 FIFA World Cup postage stamps
PM Narendra Modi said that the sport brings about a spirit of amity and belongingness among nations of the world.