Indian men close in on Kho Kho World Cup knockouts

IMAGE: India's Ramji Kashyap goes flying as he attempts a touch during the Kho Kho World Cup match against Brazil in New Delhi on Tuesday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kho Kho World Cup/X The Indian......

Goalkeeper Casillas set to retire after heart attack

IMAGE: Spanish soccer player Iker Casillas speaks to journalists . Photograph: Rafael Marchante/Reuters Spain's World Cup-winning captain Iker Casillas is likely to announce the end of his......

Watch out for Robben's dives, says Costa Rica coach

Costa Rica coach Jorge Luis Pinto urged referee Ravshan Irmatov to keep a close eye on Dutchman Arjen Robben in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against the Netherlands."We are really worried......

World Cup: Costa Rica can leave with their heads held high

Costa Rica achieved "wonderful things" at this World Cup and are proud to bow out having conceded only two goals and without losing a game, coach Jorge Luis Pinto said on Saturday. "During this......

Costa in FIFA Ballon D'Or short-list; Suarez misses out

Diego Costa of Chelsea. Photograph: Paul Gilham/Getty Images Chelsea’s Spanish striker Diego Costa was named along with usual suspects Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the 23- man FIFA......