World Champ Germany returns home for victory parade

World Cup champions Germany have returned home for a victory parade through the streets of Berlin. The team's final destination is the Brandenburg Gate, where they will appear on stage in front of thousands of fans.

FIFA partner boss Ray Whelan surrenders in Brazil

The British boss of a FIFA partner firm being investigated over alleged illegal World Cup ticket sales has surrendered to a judge in Brazil. Police had tried to arrest Ray Whelan four days ago but he was not at his exclusive Rio de Janeiro hotel. Mr Whelan, director of Match Hospitality, denies any ...

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari resigns

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has resigned. The country's football federation has confirmed the news.Scolari, 65, was appointed the coach of the team in 2012. Brazil finished fourth at this year's FIFA World Cup.

Germany celebrates its win in FIFA World Cup; protests in Argentina

As the FIFA World Cup came to an end last night with its 1-0 win over Argentina, Germany erupted in ecstasy, with fans dancing all the night. Fireworks exploded across Berlin as delirious supporters thronged the streets and honking cars snaked their way through crowds, with black, red and gold Germa...

Jayawardene announces retirement from Test Cricket

Former Sri Lanka Skipper Mahela Jayawardene has announced his retirement from Test Cricket following the home series against South Africa and Pakistan this year. Sri Lanka Cricket Board said that Jayawardene, 37, has written a letter to the Chief Executive Officer Ashley De Silva, announcing his wis...

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari resigns after World Cup '14

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has resigned after his country's failure to win the 2014 World Cup. Scolari, 65, won the tournament in 2002 but his side could only finish fourth when hosting this year's event. His team were thrashed 7-1 by Germany in the World Cup semi-final, thei...

Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win Football World Cup; Celebrations in Berlin & protests in Argentina

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari resigns after World Cup '14

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has resigned after his country's failure to win the 2014 World Cup. Scolari, 65, won the tournament in 2002 but his side could only finish fourth when hosting this year's event. His team were thrashed 7-1 by Germany in the World Cup semi-final, thei...

Germany win Football WC, beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time

De Kock, De Villiers star in South Africa's series win

South Africa rode on aggressive hundreds from Quinton de Kock and AB de Villiers to beat Sri Lanka by 82 runs in the third and final One-day International on Saturday.Left-hander De Kock smashed a 127-ball 128 while skipper De Villiers hit a fiery 71-ball 108, making a century off just 66 balls, as ...