Maldini, Leonardo resign from FIGC roles amid Italy’s World Cup crisis
The dramatic development comes only days after the former AC Milan figures agreed to spearhead a major overhaul of Italian football, with Maldini appointed technical director and Leonardo brought in as his adviser.
Eagles’ first practice session
The Super Eagles first training session held at Estádio Brinco de Ouro on Wednesday afternoon and lasted for two and a half hours.
Keshi not thinking of Messi
Speaking to reporters shortly after the Nigeria delegation arrived Sao Paulo, Super Eagles manager, Stephen Keshi says his mind is not focused on Barcelona and Argentina striker Lionel Messi.
Maradona tells Messi: Win the World Cup for Argentina
Diego Maradona has told Lionel Messi to go out and win the World Cup for Argentina and enjoy the adulation of his people for the rest of his life.
Brazil’s Marcelo scores first goal as World Cup kicks off
The 20th edition of the FIFA World Cup tagged “Brazil 2014’’ on Thursday got underway officially in Sao Paulo with a colourful opening ceremony.
2014 world cup: CNN to deliver live, interactive multimedia coverage
As the world 2014 begins in Brazil, CNN International has disclosed that it will be bringing its audiences a range of in-depth news, analysis and features across TV, online and mobile during the build-up to event and throughout the tournament.
