World Cup sponsorship helps promote football in China, says FIFA official

The sponsorship of Chinese company Yingli Green Energy to the FIFA World Cup helps promote football in the country, FIFA Marketing Director Thierry Weil told Xinhua in an exclusive interview.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-7-1 10:49:29

World Cup round of 16: France 2; Nigeria 0 - final

France 2; Nigeria 0 - final Pogba (79th), Yobo (90th, own goal)
Source: Xinhua | 2014-7-1 10:12:27

Starters of Nigeria against France in the World Cup round of 16

Following is the starting lineup of Nigeria against France in the World Cup round of 16 here on Monday
Source: Xinhua | 2014-7-1 10:11:05

Robben penalty raises questions about the modern foul in soccer

Mexico defender Rafa Marquez stuck his foot out and Netherlands winger Arjen Robben went down for an injury-time penalty that took his team into the World Cup quarterfinals with a 2-1 win.
Source: Reuters | 2014-6-30 23:33:01

Argentina look to peak against Swiss

Lionel Messi's goals have fired Argentina into the World Cup last 16 but they will look for a better all-round performance when they meet Switzerland Tuesday.
Source: AFP | 2014-6-30 23:29:42

Man of the day

Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (left) makes a save on a shot by Netherlands forward Klaas-Jan Huntelaar during a Round of 16 match in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on Sunday (Brazilian time).
Source: AFP | 2014-6-30 23:28:49

Dutch advance

The World Cup served up more drama on Sunday (Brazilian time) with the Netherlands scoring two goals to beat shattered Mexico 2-1 and 10-man Costa Rica bouncing back from conceding a stoppage time equalizer to oust Greece on penalties.
Source: Reuters-Global Times | 2014-6-30 23:28:48

Ten-man Costa Rica beat Greece on penalties to reach last eight in Brazil World Cup

After been reduced to 10 men for some 60 minutes, Costa Rica beat Greece 5-3 (1-1) on penalties here on Sunday to enter World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in the country's history.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-6-30 9:08:40

Nigerian Senate charges Super Eagles to beat France in World Cup second round

The Nigerian Senate has again enjoined the Super Eagles to go all out and beat the Blues of France in their World Cup Round of 16 match on Monday.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-6-30 9:05:06

Netherlands roar into quarterfinals, rally to beat Mexico 2-1

Three-time runners-up Netherlands roared into the World Cup quarterfinals after coming back from behind in late minutes to beat Mexico 2-1 on Sunday.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-6-30 8:46:26

Wilmots enjoying playing guessing game

Belgium coach Marc Wilmots could well be described as "Tinkerman II," as at the World Cup finals he has followed the Claudio­ Ranieri line on selection policy by changing his lineup constantly, so far giving 20 of his 23 man squad some playing time.
Source: AFP | 2014-6-29 22:38:02

Rodriguez shines as Maracana rocks to the boys in yellow – Colombia

As expected, the yellow-shirted South Americans delivered a master class and threw in a spectacular goal to leave the Maracana rocking though it was not Brazil sashaying into the last eight in style but Colombia.
Source: Reuters | 2014-6-29 22:18:02

French ambitions face Nigeria test

After flashes of magnificent soccer in the group phase, France will look to confirm their World Cup credentials in Monday's last-16 tie against Nigeria.
Source: AFP | 2014-6-29 22:18:01

Man of the day

Colombia’s midfielder James Rodriguez celebrates scoring during the Round of 16 match between Colombia and Uruguay in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday (Brazilian time) during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Photo: AFP
Source: AFP | 2014-6-29 18:53:01

Brazil enter quarters

Brazil survived a huge scare to edge past Chile into the World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday (Brazilian time) as Colombia’s James Rodriguez produced an amazing goal to help send Uruguay packing.
Source: AFP-Global Times | 2014-6-29 18:48:02

Rodriguez double fires Colombia into quarterfinals

James Rodriguez scored either side of halftime as Colombia advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time with a 2-0 victory over Uruguay here on Saturday.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-6-29 9:22:01

Brazil beat Chile in shoot-out at World Cup

Hosts Brazil won the round of 16 match as expected, though in the hardest way.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-6-29 9:18:14

Suarez a scapegoat: Uruguay coach

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez said Friday that Luis Suarez had been made a scapegoat by his four-month ban for biting.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-6-28 11:04:20