Top five moments of the 2014 World Cup From James Rodriguez’s stunner to Alex Song’s crazy elbow, Brazil’s despair and sent to mourning against eventual Champions Germany to Argentina’s wonder run, the 2014 FIFA World Cup provided a wonder spectacle to the football fraternity all over the globe. The Die Mannschaft claimed their fourth crown … Read more
#452182194 / gettyimages.com A couple of weeks before the start of the World Cup, Germany were one of the favourites. They had a solid defence, some very good midfielders and an attack that was the envy of quite a few nations. Although they were in a difficult group, many expected them to go through. But … Read more
#452172690 / gettyimages.com Germany defeated Argentina in the extra-time of the exciting world cup final played at Maracana on Sunday, courtesy to Mario Gotze’s late goal deep in the extra time. Argentina looked intent and showed composure well in the normal time, but eventually lost the physical strength to compete in the game in the … Read more
#452153126 / gettyimages.com History was ready to be written. His name was set to be up in lights. The shadow of the previous icon was about to disappear. Lionel Messi was going to cement his place as one of the all-time greats and potentially make himself the greatest. All he had to do was win … Read more
World Cup 2014: Team of the tournament N.B: This article represents solely the writer’s point of view. Manuel Neuer (Germany): In a World Cup where the goalkeepers played a major role, this was a tough pick, the likes of K.Navas, G.Ochoa & Howard came close, but Neuer is my pick because of the major role he played … Read more
#452076366 / gettyimages.com Brazil was a country in chaos before the World Cup with lots of protests against the government’s decision to spend money hosting a World Cup instead of tackling the poverty issues that exist within the country. It may have been worth it had the team won the World Cup on home soil, … Read more
Possible Argentina lineup against Germany #452079562 / gettyimages.com So its al set then, The Maracana lays down the red carpet for Argentina and Germany in a Latin America against Europe battle for a place in supremacy to decide the fate of the 2014 FIFA World Cup final. The Albiceleste come into the final beating Holland … Read more
Germany v Argentina preview: A celebration of collective brilliance more than individual inspiration! #452071792 / gettyimages.com The Maracana will have to lay out it’s red carpet on Sunday evening for Brazil’s bitter rivals Argentina and a European powerhouse that reduced the Brazilians to a laughing stock in the eyes of the world. The Brazil team sang … Read more
Possible Brazil lineup vs Netherlands #452025098 / gettyimages.com A dead rubber for Brazil sees the humiliated home nation take on another beaten finalists Holland for the third place playoff in Brasilia. Can the Selecao finish with a smile or will the Dutch pile further misery and rub salts in the wounds of the hosts? We here … Read more
Brazil vs Netherlands Preview After a whole month of non-stop football action from all across Brazil, we finally reach the closing stages of the competition. With the hopes and dreams of reaching the finals of the 2014 World Cup completely diminished, both the Netherlands and the host nation, Brazil, will look to salvage their missed … Read more