Football SportsNeuer wins World Cup Golden GloveAFPJuly 14, 2014July 14, 2014 by AFPJuly 14, 2014July 14, 2014 Rio de Janeiro: Germany’s Manuel Neuer won the World Cup Golden Glove award for the tournament’s best goalkeeper after helping his side to a 1-0...
Football SportsBrazil ready for World Cup farewell on eve of finalAFPJuly 13, 2014 by AFPJuly 13, 2014 BRASILIA: Brazil was poised to bid farewell to the World Cup on Saturday as excitement mounted in Rio de Janeiro on the eve of the...
SportsProtests as Brazil hosts Confederations finalAFPJuly 1, 2013 by AFPJuly 1, 2013 RIO DE JANEIRO: Protests, samba dancing and football all mingled Sunday as Brazil geared up to face Spain in the final of the Confederations Cup,...
SportsParty time as Maracana Stadium reopensAFPApril 28, 2013 by AFPApril 28, 2013 RIO DE JANEIRO: Rio’s fabled Maracana Stadium reopened after a multimillion-dollar makeover that will make the legendary arena the showpiece venue of the 2014 World...
SportsOlympics 2016: Site to be ready six months before opening ceremonyNasir QureshiNovember 21, 2012November 21, 2012 by Nasir QureshiNovember 21, 2012November 21, 2012 Rio De Janeiro: Preparations for Olympics 2016 in Rio De Janeiro are in progress as organizers arranged a visit for media to see under construction...