Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta, who scored the extra-time winner for Spain in the World Cup final against the Netherlands, said he always believed his side could win.
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta, who scored the extra-time winner for Spain in the World Cup final against the Netherlands, said he always believed his side could win.
LYON — French first division side Lyon are to offer new contracts to Brazilian defender Cris and France midfielder Jeremy Toulalan, club president Jean-Michel Aulas announced on Tuesday.
BRASILIA - President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva hit out at critics of Brazil’s preparations for the 2014 World Cup on Tuesday after a report highlighted serious delays in preparations for the huge event.
LONDON — World Cup final referee Howard Webb arrived home in England on Tuesday insisting he had done a tough job in difficult circumstances to the best of his ability.
New Zealand’s World Cup football coach Ricki Herbert has resisted overseas offers and will continue coaching the Wellington Phoenix in the Australian A-League.
Spain erupted with its biggest fiesta in memory when its football team returned to a jubilant nation after winning the World Cup.
Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta’s dramatic extra-time winner against Netherlands in the World Cup final was the crowning moment for a golden generation of players, local media said on Monday.
JOHANNESBURG - FIFA President Sepp Blatter on Monday complimented Africa on staging the World Cup, saying the continent had proved that it could organise the tournament.
JOHANNESBURG - Three World Cup finals and the Dutch still have nothing to show for it. After Sunday, in fact, even less — since its reputation as one of the world’s most beautiful teams to watch was also.
KAMPALA, Uganda - Explosions tore through crowds watching the World Cup final at a rugby club and an Ethiopian restaurant, killing at least 64 people. Police feared an al-Qaida-linked Somali militant group was behind the attacks, as Uganda’s president declared Monday “we shall get them wherever they are.”