World Cup 2014
Russia World Cup could be under threat over doping claims

Russia World Cup could be under threat over doping claims
Fifa urged to act over allegations 2014 squad may have been guilty of drugs offences
26 Jun 2017
Olympics 2016: What time is the football and who to watch?

Olympics 2016: What time is the football and who to watch?
Neymar will be among the stars at the Olympics with Brazil tipped in the men's tournament and USA favourites for women's gold
2 Aug 2016
Humiliated Holland fail to qualify for Euro 2016

Humiliated Holland fail to qualify for Euro 2016
A 3-2 defeat to Turkey means that the Netherlands go from World Cup semi-finalists to European also rans in two years
14 Oct 2015
2014: The year in numbers – from five to 700 billion

2014: The year in numbers – from five to 700 billion
Five years in jail for Oscar Pistorious, 6,800 dead from Ebola, 551m voters in India
28 Dec 2014
World Cup flops: Italy bounce back, but Spain lose again

World Cup flops: Italy bounce back, but Spain lose again
England's new era started badly, but what about the other teams who failed in Brazil?
5 Sep 2014
Ozil donates World Cup bonus to charity – what do others do?

Ozil donates World Cup bonus to charity – what do others do?
Fifa gives $400m to the countries at the World Cup but how they spend it is up to them
18 Jul 2014
England face World Cup crisis as they slump in Fifa rankings

England face World Cup crisis as they slump in Fifa rankings
A dire World Cup in Brazil could cause problems for the Three Lions' 2018 qualifying campaign
17 Jul 2014

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Uruguay to host 2030 World Cup after Fifa 'fascist' row?

Uruguay to host 2030 World Cup after Fifa 'fascist' row?
South American country could stage the tournament with Argentina on its 100th anniversary
16 Jul 2014
Watch Germany's bizarre World Cup dance routines

Watch Germany's bizarre World Cup dance routines
Mertesacker, Ozil and Schurrle strut their stuff in Berlin. It was probably a good idea on the plane...
15 Jul 2014
WORLD CUP: Who makes team of the tournament?

WORLD CUP: Who makes team of the tournament?
Seven players from the final but not a single Brazilian in our pick of the experts' picks
15 Jul 2014
Messi did not deserve golden ball say Maradona and Blatter

Messi did not deserve golden ball say Maradona and Blatter
Was Argentine star only named as player of the World Cup for 'marketing' reasons?
15 Jul 2014
World Cup highlights: the best and the worst of Brazil 2014

World Cup highlights: the best and the worst of Brazil 2014
The best player, the best game and the most memorable moments from a month of football
14 Jul 2014
World Cup jokes, tweets and memes: a tournament in review

World Cup jokes, tweets and memes: a tournament in review
Lively on the pitch and funny off it: here's our selection of the best World Cup jokes
14 Jul 2014
Will German World Cup win boost 'Mutti' Merkel's ratings?

Will German World Cup win boost 'Mutti' Merkel's ratings?
Football-loving Chancellor seems more popular than ever after Germany's World Cup success
14 Jul 2014
Germany win the World Cup final - in pictures

Germany win the World Cup final - in pictures
14 Jul 2014
Gotze stunner fells Argentina as Germany lift World Cup

Gotze stunner fells Argentina as Germany lift World Cup
Substitute hits injury time winner as Germany become first Europeans to win in America
14 Jul 2014
Who will win the World Cup... of fatness?

Who will win the World Cup... of fatness?
For this model, the teams were ranked in their groups according to average body mass index
11 Jul 2014
Porn websites in Brazil plea, as Thomas Muller busts a move

Porn websites in Brazil plea, as Thomas Muller busts a move
World Cup whispers: Brazil's 'humiliation' continues, Neymar in tears, Messi exhausted
11 Jul 2014
Will Brazil humiliation cost Dilma Rousseff the presidency?

Will Brazil humiliation cost Dilma Rousseff the presidency?
Brazil's failure to win the World Cup could have implications for the president's re-election
11 Jul 2014
Will Messi seize his Maradona moment at the Maracana?

Will Messi seize his Maradona moment at the Maracana?
The Argentina wizard offered little against Holland, but he can make history in the final
10 Jul 2014
Argentina into final after dire showdown with Holland

Argentina into final after dire showdown with Holland
A day after German masterclass, second World Cup semi ends in stalemate and penalties
10 Jul 2014
Germany tear up the record books with 7-1 win

Germany tear up the record books with 7-1 win
World Cup whispers: Germany and Klose set records, Argentine reporter dies
9 Jul 2014
Brazil mourns: David Luiz must carry burden of 'Mineirazo'

Brazil mourns: David Luiz must carry burden of 'Mineirazo'
Defeat will haunt Brazil for generations as parents advised on how to help children cope
9 Jul 2014
Brazil reacts to the end of the World Cup - in pictures

Brazil reacts to the end of the World Cup - in pictures
9 Jul 2014
Germany batter Brazil: funniest jokes, tweets and videos

Germany batter Brazil: funniest jokes, tweets and videos
A round-up of the best jokes as Germany v Brazil became the most tweeted game in history
9 Jul 2014
Brazil World Cup 'catastrophe' as Germany trounce hosts 7-1

Brazil World Cup 'catastrophe' as Germany trounce hosts 7-1
Brazil in shock as coach Luiz Felipe Scolari calls semi-final disgrace the 'worst day' of his life
9 Jul 2014
World Cup spray could be used in Premier League and Europe

World Cup spray could be used in Premier League and Europe
English clubs to discuss introducing the vanishing spray that has been a hit in Brazil
8 Jul 2014
Germany fear 'brutal' Brazil without Neymar and Silva

Germany fear 'brutal' Brazil without Neymar and Silva
Joachim Low calls on referee to get tough over fouls as Germany prepare to take on hosts
8 Jul 2014
Brazil in 'emotional turmoil' as Neymar final rumour denied

Brazil in 'emotional turmoil' as Neymar final rumour denied
Superstar tells team-mates to win World Cup for him, amid claims he will make shock comeback
7 Jul 2014
Dutch keeper angry over Krul twist, Brazil appeal Silva ban

Dutch keeper angry over Krul twist, Brazil appeal Silva ban
World Cup whispers: Dutch goalkeeping intrigue, Di Maria out for Argentina, farewell Ham-ez
7 Jul 2014
Scolari lashes out as Brazil adapt to ‘underdog’ status

Scolari lashes out as Brazil adapt to ‘underdog’ status
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari vents his anger at reporters ahead of Colombia clash
4 Jul 2014
Who will win the World Cup... of happiness?

Who will win the World Cup... of happiness?
For this model, the teams in their groups were ranked according to the Legatum Prosperity Index
4 Jul 2014
WORLD CUP: Shakira vs Pitbull in anthem row

WORLD CUP: Shakira vs Pitbull in anthem row
It's Ole Ola vs Waka Waka and La La La as Fifa anthem gets Brazilians hot under the collar
3 Jul 2014
Sulley Muntari 'caught smoking' and Sepp's smug overload

Sulley Muntari 'caught smoking' and Sepp's smug overload
World Cup whispers: Ghana midfielder was sent home for 'smoking during team meeting'
3 Jul 2014