PHOTOS: Colourful opening to world football carnival

The greatest show on the earth kicked-off with a glittering opening ceremony that encapsulated the colour, culture and character of Brazil, which is hosting the football World Cup for first time......

Argentina, the Netherlands have rich history to live up to

If the past is any guide, we should be in for something memorable on Wednesday in Sao Paulo when the Netherlands meet Argentina in the World Cup semi-final at the Corinthians arena. In their four......

Di Maria's last-gasp goal takes Argentina past Switzerland

Angel Di Maria scored deep into extra-time to give Argentina a 1-0 victory over Switzerland and seal the South Americans a place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Tuesday. After a tense 0-0......

Angry Messi slams 'Brazil fix' after Copa red card

IMAGE: Chile's Gary Medel and Argentina's Lionel Messi are shown the red card by referee Mario Diaz de Vivar during the Copa America third place play-off at Arena Corinthians, in Sao Paulo, on......

PIX: Argentina beat Venezuela, set up Copa SF with Brazil

IMAGE: Giovani Lo Celso scores Argentina's second goal in the Copa America quarter-final against Venezuela, at the Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photograph: Pilar Olivares/Reuters......