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Germany players (L-R) Bastian Schweinsteiger, Per Mertesacker, Manuel Neuer, Kevin Grosskreutz and Lukas Podolski celebrate with the World Cup trophy. Picture: Official DFB Facebook Page.

2014 world cup

Fifa rankings put Germany on top

By Reuters

Germany’s World Cup triumph has seen them in top spot for the first time in 20 years.

  • US Football coach Jurgen Klinsmann guided his team to the last-16 at the 2014 Fifa World Cup in Brazil. Picture: Facebook.com

    Klinsmann upbeat despite US loss

    US coach Jurgen Klinsmann is optimistic about the future of football in the United States.

    2877 days ago
  • A record 136 goals were scored during the group stage of the 2014 World Cup. Picture: Facebook/EWN

    Goals galore as group stage ends

    A record 136 goals hit the back of the net during the group stage of the 2014 World Cup.

    2882 days ago
  • Ghana midfielders Sulley Ali Muntari (L) and Kevin-Prince Boateng have been suspended from the Ghanaian World Cup squad. Picture: Facebook.com

    Ghana axe Boateng, Muntari

    The timing of the suspensions couldn’t have come at a worse time for the African side.

    2883 days ago
  • Portugal coach Paulo Bento hopes to guide his side into the next round of the World Cup. Picture: Facebook.com

    Resignation not an option for Bento

    Portugal coach Paulo Bento insists he will not resign should Portugal be eliminated.

    2883 days ago
  • Netherlands fans cheer prior to the 2014 Fifa World Cup Brazil Group B match between Spain and Netherlands at Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador, Brazil, 13 June 2014. Picture: Fifa

    World Cup neutrals who came from afar

    Football fans from all over the world have flocked to Brazil to enjoy the Fifa World Cup.

    2883 days ago
  • Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal controls the ball during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Germany and Portugal at Arena Fonte Nova on 16 June, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. Picture: Fifa.com

    Ronaldo to start for Portugal despite injury

    At a training session on Friday Cristiano Ronaldo was again seen with a brace on his left knee.

    2887 days ago
  • Didier Drogba of the Ivory Coast controls the ball against Keisuke Honda of Japan during their Group C match against Japan at Arena Pernambuco, 14 June 2014, Recife, Brazil. Picture: Fifa.

    World Cup coverage breaks viewing records

    FIFA says television coverage shattered a host of records during the first round of group matches.

    2888 days ago
  • England manager Roy Hodgson looks on during their Group D World Cup match against Italy at Arena Amazônia, 14 June 2014, Manaus, Brazil. Picture: Fifa.

    England's Roy Hodgson to stay

    Despites the English football team’s poor performance in the World Cup coach Roy Hodgson will stay.

    2888 days ago
  • Uruguay striker Luis Suarez celebrates scoring against England. Picture: Facebook.com

    Suarez sticks it to England

    Striker Luis Suarez was destroyer-in-chief against England, scoring both goals in Uruguay's 2-1 win.

    2889 days ago
  • Colombia's James Rodriguez celebrates opening the scoring against the Ivory Coast. Picture: Facebook.com

    World Cup: Day 8 belongs to S America

    Colombia and Uruguay both claimed victories in their group matches on Day 8 of the World Cup.

    2889 days ago
  • What a difference four years makes. Spain captain Iker Casillas lifts the World Cup in 2010 (left), while things didn't go to plan in 2014 (right). Picture: Facebook.com

    Spain's elimination feeds Twitter trolls

    Spain crashed out of the World Cup after losing 2-0 to Chile.

    2890 days ago
  • Spain's Diego Costa (L), David Silva (C) and Sergio Busquets look dejected after conceding the second goal in their World Cup match against Chile. Spain lost 2-0. Picture: Facebook.com

    End of Spain's soccer dynasty

    Defending champions Spain were eliminated from the 2014 World Cup after losing 2-0 to Chile.

    2890 days ago
  • England Captain Steven Gerrard looks on during a training session at the Urca Military Base in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 11 June 2014. Picture: Fifa

    'Defence is key for England'

    England skipper Steven Gerrard believes a solid defence will be vital if they are to beat Uruguay.

    2890 days ago
  • England will play Uruguay on 19 June in their second Group D match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Picture: AFP

    Cool weather could help England

    England take on Uruguay in a crunch Group D match in Sao Paulo on Thursday.

    2890 days ago
  • Cameroon midfielder Benjamin Moukandjo battles for the ball with Croatia midfielder Luka Modric. Picture: Facebook.com

    Cameroon exit World Cup

    Alex Song was sent off as Cameroon were knocked out of the 2014 FIFA World Cup by Croatia.

    2890 days ago
  • FILE: The man was arrested as he tried to board a plane to watch Mexico play against Brazil. Picture: Stock.XCHNG.

    Suspected drug trafficker arrested in Brazil

    The man was arrested as he tried to board a plane to watch Mexico play against Brazil.

    2891 days ago
  • FILE: Brazuca, the official ball for the Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup, during its launch in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 3 December, 2013. Picture: AFP. Picture: AFP.

    Jurgen Klinsmann sees US flaws

    The West Germany World Cup winner extended his perfect record in opening World Cup matches.

    2891 days ago
  • Argentina's footballers hold a banner reading "The Malvinas / Falkland Islands are Argentine" before a friendly football match against Slovenia at La Plata stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 7 June 2014. Picture: AFP.

    Fifa probe Argentina for Falklands protest

    The Argentine football team held up a banner before a World Cup warm-up match last week.

    2895 days ago
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