A-Z of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil

A-Z of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil A - Abysmal Asia The continent's four teams failed to grab a win in Brazil, the first time Asia has gone without a victory at a World Cup since 1990 when United......

Player of the day: Hero Neymar comes to Brazil's aid

A lot was expected from Brazil forward Neymar and boy, he matched expectations and how! The 22-year-old came up with a man-of-the-match performance to rescue the hosts after an early blunder.......

Take a look at the 'biggest club in Asia'

Players of Australia's Western Sydney Wanderers hold the trophy. Photograph: Faisal Al Nasser/Reuters The Western Sydney Wanderers hailed themselves Asia's biggest club after displaying trademark......

World Cup chit-chat: Brazil's Fred denies diving claims to win penalty

Brazil striker Fred has denied accusations he cheated to win a crucial penalty in the 3-1 opening World Cup win over Croatia and said contact from a defender was enough to "knock me off the ball......

Talking point: Blundering referee puts officiating under scanner

Brazil lit up the World Cup with a controversy-ridden 3-1 opening win against Croatia on Thursday. Japanese referee Yuichi Nishimura wrongly awarded a soft penalty to Brazil, which brought the......