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Fifa World Cup 2014

Chinese players and officials celebrate with national team coach Bora Milutinovic (centre, waving right hand) after China's 1-0 victory over Oman in Shenyang on October 7, 2001. The result secured China’s first Fifa World Cup Finals appearance. Photo: Reuters

China marks 20 years since reaching only World Cup as wait set to go on

China have qualified for Fifa showpiece once in 11 attempts as Qatar 2022 campaign looks on the brink despite high-profile support.

7 Oct 2021 - 3:41PM

On this day: China qualified for its only Fifa World Cup

7 Oct 2020 - 3:18PMvideocam

Faster, Higher, Stronger | Has Hong Kong watched its last Olympics and World Cup?

29 Feb 2020 - 6:23PM

The East Stand | Xi’s World Cup wish, tattoos and Tevez: the 2010s in Chinese football

Xi Jinping’s desire for Fifa World Cup success has brought increased scrutiny and big money signings into the Chinese game but national team have not improved.

29 Dec 2019 - 9:52PM

China’s players react after losing to Iceland in the 2017 China Cup. Photo: Xinhua

Football matches that have gone down in infamy

Several games have become known by names, such as the ‘Battle of Buffet’ in Manchester United’s long-running feud with Arsenal.

7 Nov 2019 - 4:16PM

China crash out of basketball World Cup – are they the worst hosts yet?

Host nations have a long history of under-performing on home turf across biggest events in sport.

6 Sep 2019 - 8:06AM

Pep Guardiola was desperate to coach Brazil at World Cup but FA was scared, says Dani Alves

Pep Guardiola wanted to coach Brazil at last year’s World Cup but local football officials were afraid that fans wouldn’t like having a foreign coach in charge of the national team, Barcelona defender Daniel Alves said Tuesday

8 Jul 2015 - 10:23AM

Brazilian authorities didn't want a foreigner like Pep Guardiola in charge, claims Dani Alves. Photo: AFP

Sport raises housing stakes in Brazil

After successfully staging football's World Cup, Brazil has something else to offer: property. However, will time ever be called on a bull run that has seen house prices almost double since 2008?

16 Jul 2014 - 5:48AM

Germans give world champions heroes' welcome in Berlin

15 Jul 2014 - 11:52PM

Happy days for Fifa, but foul play lurks in the rules

15 Jul 2014 - 10:15PM

The Netherlands' Arjen Robben goes down to win a penalty against Mexico during their last 16 game, which the Dutch won 2-1. Photo: AP

Fifa president Sepp Blatter hails 'special' World Cup in Brazil

15 Jul 2014 - 10:04PM

Fifa president Sepp Blatter heaps praise on the success of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Photo: AFP

World Cup Final: I can't believe it, says Germany hero Mario Goetze

14 Jul 2014 - 10:53AM

World Cup Final: Lionel Messi still an all-time great, insists Argentina coach

14 Jul 2014 - 8:45AM

World Cup Final: How baby-faced assassin Mario Goetze rose to the top

14 Jul 2014 - 8:42AM

World Cup Final: Five key moments that sent the trophy to Germany

14 Jul 2014 - 8:43AM

Mario Goetze scores the winner. Photo: AP

Update | World Cup Final: Stunning Mario Goetze volley wins title for Germany in extra time

A world-class Mario Goetze volley in extra time fired Germany to a fourth World Cup crown with a 1-0 victory over Argentina on Sunday, leaving the South Americans heartbroken.

14 Jul 2014 - 1:27PMvideocam

Liverpool will survive the departure of Luis Suarez, says Brendan Rodgers

13 Jul 2014 - 11:20PM

Goalkeepers shine on biggest stage of all

13 Jul 2014 - 9:51PM

Costa Rica's Keylor Navas won three man-of-the-match awards and conceded just once from open play in 510 minutes. Photo: AFP

INFOGRAPHIC: Why China is the real winner at the World Cup

While Germany beat Argentina in the World Cup final, the real winner is China. The country may not have sent a team to Brazil but its manufacturing might ensured China's presence was felt at every level of the tournament.

19 Nov 2014 - 11:27AM

World Cup Diary | World Cup diary: Top five unforgettable moments of an unforgettable tournament

Whether or not 2014 is remembered as the best tournament ever, it leaves us with some indelible images

13 Jul 2014 - 12:35PMvideocam

Brazil manager Luiz Felipe Scolari won't quit

13 Jul 2014 - 10:11AM

Luiz Felipe Scolari won the 2002 World Cup, but presided over Brazil's worst-ever defeat at this one. Photo: AFP

Louis van Gaal says Arjen Robben is welcome to join him at Manchester United

13 Jul 2014 - 10:11AM

Could Arjen Robben and Louis van Gaal team up at United? Photo: Reuters

Brazil 0 Netherlands 3: More ignominy for hosts as Dutch finish third

13 Jul 2014 - 1:39PMvideocam

Triad rivalry over floating casinos prompts police crackdown

Hong Kong police have launched a crackdown on two triad gangs battling over their efforts to solicit mainland customers to patronise casino ships.

13 Jul 2014 - 5:21AM

Hong Kong sees huge increase in illegal betting during World Cup

Hong Kong police confiscated more than HK$350 million in illegal betting records during the World Cup - a nearly sevenfold increase from the amount seized during the first four months of this year.

13 Jul 2014 - 9:59AM

World Cup Final: Lionel Messi stands one step from immortality

13 Jul 2014 - 10:17AM

At club level, there is no doubt about Lionel Messi's talent and he has a perfect chance to emulate his predecessor in the sky-blue and white number 10 shirt. Photo: Reuters

World Cup Final: Sabella will step down regardless of result, while Loew reaches for long-term goal

13 Jul 2014 - 10:17AM

World Cup Final: Goal-happy Miroslav Klose and Thomas Mueller united in humility

13 Jul 2014 - 10:18AM

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Fifa World Cup 2014

The 2014 Fifa World Cup from 12 June to 13 July is in Brazil for a second time after the country first hosted in 1950. Thirty-two teams from around the world will compete in 12 cities for the famous Jules Rimet trophy, with Brazil aiming to win it for a sixth time. Holders Spain, Lionel Messi-led Argentina and Germany are the other favourites. The build-up to the event has been marred by protests and disaffection among Brazilians who feel the billions of dollars spent on the tournament could have been put to better use.

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9 September, 2024