Football: Messi magic leaves Argentina in charge
Lionel Messi scored once and set up two goals as Argentina beat Venezuela 3-0 to remain in control of the South American qualifying race for the 2014 World Cup here Friday.
Lionel Messi scored once and set up two goals as Argentina beat Venezuela 3-0 to remain in control of the South American qualifying race for the 2014 World Cup here Friday.
Brazil’s Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte was ready to reopen on Friday after renovation work in preparation for the 2013 Confederations Cup and 2014 World Cup.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Striker Shinji Okazaki scored a late winner Wednesday as Japan beat Oman 2-1 to move closer to clinching a spot in the 2014 World Cup, while Iraq revived its campaign with a 1-0 victory against Jordan. Group A was thrown wide open after Uzbekistan beat Iran 1-0 to go top. [...]
Players’ health in Brazil has not been jeopardized to please European broadcasters, Fifa’s top 2014 World Cup official said Friday after some matches were scheduled in early-afternoon heat.
With continental powerhouses Saudi Arabia and Iran virtually assured of advancing to the next stage of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup, much of the second-round drama is expected to center on Southeast Asia this week.
COLOMBO—The Philippines’ showdown with Sri Lanka is just the start of a long, arduous journey to the sport’s showpiece event, the 2014 Fifa World Cup in Brazil. But getting there is almost impossible considering the Philippines’ stature as a developing football nation. In fact, the country has fallen at the very first hurdle in past [...]
