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English police on high alert to curb abuse surges during World Cup

Millions across the globe have been counting down the seconds until the Fifa World Cup. But it was another story for abuse victims

Divine game: A mural by Argentine artist Santiago Spiga depicting modern demigod Diego Maradona ‘s ‘hand of God’

And God said: Let there be football

With substantially more followers than Christianity’s 2.3-billion, the beautiful game is a religion all of its own

Germany’s Bastian Schweinsteiger holds up the World Cup trophy at a fan mile zone in Berlin.

World Cup: Ecstatic crowds welcome Germany home

About a million jubilant fans lined the streets of Berlin to welcome home the German football team and their World Cup trophy on Tuesday.

Brazil have sacked manager Luiz Felipe Scolari.

Brazil sack coach Luiz Felipe Scolari – report

Following Brazil’s 3-0 defeat by The Netherlands at the World Cup, manager Luiz Felipe Scolari was fired, say reports.

Migrants died of thirst in the Sahara desert after their vehicle broke down.

Germany Gotze World Cup

Mario Götze scored an extra-time winner as Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to become the first European team to win a World Cup held in South America.

Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger.

Germany feeling no pressure ahead of World Cup final, says Schweinsteiger

Midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger says his team has the experience to cope with playing Argentina on the biggest stage of all.

Brazil’s David Luiz and Thiago Silva.

Brazil up against Netherlands in clash for World Cup third place

Will the 2014 World Cup hosts manage to salvage some pride when they go against the Netherlands in the tournament’s third place play-off?

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi with player Peter Odemwingie at the World Cup in Brazil. Nigeria was kicked out in the last 16.

Fifa suspends Nigeria over ‘government interference’

The Nigeria Football Federation has been suspended from Fifa with immediate effect after the government appointed a sole administrator to the body.

World Cup final Messi’s stage for greatness

With Argentina up against Germany in the 2014 World Cup final, Lionel Messi now has the stage to secure his place among the greats.

Lionel Messi will have to show off all his magical skill if he is to lead Argentina to a victory over Germany.

World Cup: It’s Messi vs The Machine

The world’s best player will have to put in a stellar performance to stop Germany beating Argentina in the Fifa World Cup 2014 final in Brazil.

Germany’s Toni Kroos consoles Brazil’s Dante after their semifinal match in Belo Horizonte.

Poetry and purgatory: Dante’s inferno for Brazil

Brazilian defender Dante’s personal journey through hell in Belo Horizonte, as Germany routed Brazil 7-1, is steeped in poetry, writes Adrian Ephraim.

Brazil’s Thiago Silva comforts defender David Luiz after the semifinal match between Brazil and Germany at The Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte.

Germany rout ‘worst day of my life’, says Brazil coach

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari took responsibility for Germany’s 7-1 thrashing of his star-studded side that took him to rock bottom.

Tim Krul of the Netherlands saves the last penalty shot against Costa Rica at the 2014 World Cup quarterfinals at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador on Saturday.

Dutch keeper Krul a shootout hero

The Netherlands survived a penalty shootout against Costa Rica to set up a World Cup semifinal against Argentina.

At the World Cup in Russia, Neymar was mocked for his on-field theatrics as Brazil crashed out at the quarter-final stage.

Brazil to take on Germany angered by Neymar’s World Cup injury

Brazil’s loss of their star player has dented their chances of winning a record sixth World Cup as they go on to face Germany in the semifinals.

Two decades on, Escobar still in Colombian hearts

On Wednesday, Colombians will relive the trauma of defender Andrés Escobar’s murder, days after he scored an own goal in a 1994 World Cup match.

Belgium, Argentina claim last World Cup quarterfinal spots

Lionel Messi rescued Argentina once more to help sink Switzerland as the United States’s fairytale World Cup run came to an end against Belgium.

Beware of World Cup live streaming

Looking for live broadcasts of the 2014 Fifa World Cup on the internet can cost money or leave a malicious programme on your computer, experts warn.

Nigeria, Algeria face Europe’s giants

Africa’s final remaining contenders in the World Cub will tackle Germany and France on Monday.

Mourners pay their respects at the funeral of Lonmin rock driller Lungani Mabutyana.

Brazil beats Chile, advances to World Cup quarter finals

Nervous Brazil beat Chile 3-2 on penalties to reach the World Cup quarter-finals after an epic battle that left Neymar and his teammates in tears.

Suarez says bite was not deliberate

Luis Suarez has told Fifa that he "lost his balance" and "fell on top of his opponent". Uruguay is appealing his lengthy ban.