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FIFA World Cup

Third place Dutch confirm gulf between Brazil and top teams at...

The Netherlands are officially the third best team at World Cup 2014. And Brazil finish fourth. But there's a huge gulf between these proud footballing...

Sergio Romero is spot kick hero as Argentina end Dutch dream...

outstanding Mascherano shines with midfield masterclass In the end even master tactician Louis Van Gaal could not stop pre-tournament favourites Argentina reaching the final. It...

Can Holland go all the way? Why Manchester United fans are...

  Louis Van Gaal is the new king of the mind games. That's my verdict on another remarkable twist at this fascinating World Cup. Holland's...

2014 World Cup | Louis Van Gaal’s Dutch courage serves up...

BY JOHN GUBBA When Tim Krul saved twice in a sensational penalty shoot out win that eliminated brave Costa Rica and earned Holland a semi-final...

2014 World Cup | Swiss punished by Messi | USA fall...

BY JOHN GUBBA Well thank heavens for Lionel Messi – that's all I can say about Switzerland parking the bus and holding out for two...

France and Germany complete Euro double but Africans earn huge respect

bravery of Nigeria and Algeria So - it's France and Germany who go through to the quarter finals at the expense of Nigeria and Algeria...

Van Gaal’s late change does trick in stunning Holland fightback to...

Just when it looked like Mexico were heading into the quarter-finals, a remarkable late fightback snatched victory for Holland with two goals in the...

Brazil break Chilean hearts in pulsating penalty shoot out 3-2 after...

Well you can't beat the drama of a penalty shoot out. Host nation Brazil surviving a roller coaster of emotion to edge out Chile. But...

2014 World Cup | Team USA qualification will spark Soccer mania...

Now then Team USA have well and truly captured the attention of the American public – and even defeat by former World Cup winners...

Messi mania inspires 120,000 Argentinian fans to invade Brazil’s World Cup

Day 14 and Messi mania has well truly arrived in Brazil - an estimated 120,000 Argentine fans arrived in Porto Alegre for their final...