Dutch deny Brazil send-off, seal third place
Jul 13, 2014, at 09:08 am
Brasilia , July 13 (FIFA.com/ IBNS) The Netherlands secured the consolation of third place at the 2014 FIFA World Cup courtesy of a straightforward 3-0 victory over Brazil, who were denied an opportunity to sign off from their own tournament in style at the Estadio Nacional.
Brazil gears up for semis without Neymar
Jul 06, 2014, at 01:56 am
Fortaleza, July 5 (IBNS): With key player Neymar thrown out of thw ongoling World Cup due to injury, the rest of the Brazil team are now focusing on the crucial semi-final clash against Germany next week.
Brazil through as Chile pay the penalty
Jun 29, 2014, at 06:05 am
Belo Horizonte, June 28 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Hosts Brazil have squeezed through to the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup on penalties after a tense, thrilling 1-1 draw with Chile at the Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte. Gonzalo Jara hit the post with the decisive kick, while Julio Cesar saved two, to give Brazil a 3-2 win in the shootout and send the valiant Chileans home.
Brazil to face Croatia in WC opener
Jun 12, 2014, at 07:26 am
Sao Paulo, June 11 (IBNS): The much-awaited football World Cup will start from Thursday as hosts Brazil will face Croatia in the first match of the tournament here.