Football

Vandals have attacked and burnt a six-metre high replica of the World Cup a few miles from where Brazil's squad will be based for next month's finals.

A group of 25 Dutch players headed to the Algarve where they will start work under coach Louis van Gaal.

Lahm and goalkeeper Neuer will be fit in time for the World Cup despite sustaining injuries in the German Cup final, Bayern Munich said Monday.

Organizers of the FIFA 2014 conducted the first and only official test of facilities at Sao Paulo's still-incomplete Arena Corinthians stadium on Sunday.

Alexis Sanchez gave Barcelona the lead in 34th minute but Diego Godin scored the equaliser for Atletico Madrid in 49th minute.

African teams have often struggled at World Cups, with Cameroon becoming the first side from the continent to reach the quarterfinals in 1990.

Aiming to beef up the technical know-how ahead of the 2017 Under-17 World Cup, AIFF suggested the formation of a special committee involving Bhutia and Chhetri.

Brazil striker Fred has revealed his desire to meet Argentina in an all-South American FIFA World Cup final in July.

Coates was handed a World Cup lifeline when Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez named the Liverpool player in his provisional 25-man World Cup squad on Monday.

Immobile, who joined Juventus in 2009 before being loaned out to several clubs, has scored 21 goals in 32 league games this season to top the scorers' list.

David Beckham lobbied Miami lawmakers on Wednesday to approve his proposed 25,000-seat soccer stadium on the city's prized bayfront real estate.

Arturo Vidal will have knee cartilage surgery in Barcelona on Wednesday, casting doubt over his hopes of playing for Chile at the World Cup.

Barcelona had written off their title defense after drawing 2-2 with Getafe, but their rivals' stumbles have put them right back in the hunt.

Edin Dzeko's brace helped Manchester City come from behind to beat Everton 3-2 and stay in control of the Premier League title race.

West Ham guaranteed their EPL survival with a 2-0 win over 10-man Tottenham in a London derby that took the pressure off Hammers manager Sam Allardyce.

Aguero gave one City fan the shock of a lifetime when he turned up unannounced at his home and offered him the chance to work for the club.