Sports

Franz Beckenbauer banned by FIFA for 90 days

FIFA has banned German legend Franz Beckenbauer from all its activities for "failing to co-operate" with its inquiry into the…

10 years ago

Chuck Noll dies in Pennsylvania aged 82

Chuck Noll, the man who was known as the most successful NFL coach of all time, has died at the…

10 years ago

Donald Sterling hires private investigators to dig up dirt on NBA commissioners and owners

Donald Sterling's lawyers have hired four private investigation firms to dig up dirt on the NBA's former and current commissioners…

10 years ago

World Cup 2014: Opening ceremony kicks off Brazil tournament

The 2014 World Cup officially got under way with a colorful opening ceremony before hosts Brazil kicked off against Croatia.…

10 years ago

Brazil: Clashes at World Cup protests in Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo riot police have used tear gas to break up a protest against Brazil’s World Cup, hours before the…

10 years ago

Brazil’s World Cup Big Head turtle oracle

Four years ago the Germans had Paul, the octopus, who caught the world's attention with his surprisingly accurate predictions of…

10 years ago

World Cup 2014: Thailand’s junta offers free TV matches

The Thai ruling junta has ordered TV regulators to ensure that soccer fans will not have to pay to watch…

10 years ago

World Cup 2014: Opening ceremony pays tribute to nature, people and football

FIFA’s World Cup 2014 begins today with Brazil opening the tournament against Croatia. The month-long tournament sees 32 nations compete…

10 years ago

World Cup 2014: Jennifer Lopez denies opening ceremony cancellation

Jennifer Lopez has denied the cancellation of her performance at the World Cup opening ceremony in Brazil, despite claims she…

10 years ago

Dilma Rousseff: Brazil is ready for World Cup 2014

President Dilma Rousseff says Brazil is ready for the football World Cup which starts on Thursday. In a TV address,…

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