Entertainment

Saturday, July 26th 2014 - 05:45 UTC
FIFA rejects calls to strip Russia of the 2018 World Cup over Ukraine crisis

Amid mounting criticism of Russia over the MH17 plane tragedy and conflict with Ukraine, FIFA rejects calls for the country to be stripped of 2018 World Cup hosting rights and says a boycott is no solution to the crisis.
Friday, July 25th 2014 - 21:22 UTC
“Malvinas banner” display costs Argentina 30.000 Swiss francs fine

FIFA has fined the Argentine Football Association 30,000 Swiss francs (£19,540) as punishment for the displaying of a provocative banner relating to the Falkland Islands.
Tuesday, July 22nd 2014 - 19:54 UTC
Falklands' largest ever squad competing at Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Commonwealth Games take off in Glasgow, Scotland on Wednesday with the Falklands squad the largest the Islands have ever sent to the Games. Falklands will be competing in Badminton, Lawn Bowls and Shooting. The Games are estimated to have a global audience of 1.5 billion during the lavish opening ceremony.
Saturday, July 19th 2014 - 07:15 UTC
FIFA's calendar of world cups: US in 2026 and Uruguay/Argentina 2030?

Two strong favourites have emerged to host the 2026 and 2030 World Cups. The UK is hopeful that they can follow Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022 and bring the cup to the country for the first time since 1966.
Tuesday, July 15th 2014 - 06:55 UTC
Alleged illegal World Cup ticket sales chief surrenders to judge in Brazil

The British boss of a FIFA partner firm being investigated over alleged illegal World Cup ticket sales has surrendered to a judge in Brazil. Police had tried to arrest Ray Whelan four days ago but he was not at his exclusive Rio de Janeiro hotel. Mr. Whelan, director of Match Hospitality, denies any wrongdoing.
Tuesday, July 15th 2014 - 03:10 UTC
Blatter praises Brazil's “very special World Cup” and leaves Rio 'a happy man'

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has praised a “very special World Cup” in Brazil on Monday and gave the hosts a mark of 9.25 out of 10, slightly better that the 9 he had given South Africa four years ago.
Monday, July 14th 2014 - 05:07 UTC
Brazilians join Germans in celebrating the World Cup and Argentina's defeat

Brazilians bitter about their team's disastrous World Cup celebrated Argentina's defeat to Germany in the final Sunday by dancing and launching fireworks, relieved that their arch-rivals failed to triumph on their soil.
Monday, July 14th 2014 - 04:58 UTC
“Show the world you are better than Messi”, Löw told Götze

“Show the world you are better than Messi and you can decide the World Cup”, German coach Joachim Löw told Mario Götze before sending him to the field, and effectively scoring the only goal of the match that gave Germany its fourth Cup.
Saturday, July 12th 2014 - 10:24 UTC
Cristina Fernandez will miss the Maracana final; ten leaders are expected to attend

Argentine president Cristina Fernandez will not be attending the Brazil World Cup final in Maracana stadium on Sunday when Argentina clashes with Germany, but will be present for the BRICS-Unasur-Mercosur summit scheduled for next week.
Friday, July 11th 2014 - 05:53 UTC
UK businessman associated with FIFA and accused of ticket scalping is on the run

An executive from the World Cup’s hospitality services firm escaped out the back door of his plush Rio de Janeiro hotel Thursday to avoid arrest on charges of illegally selling tickets, police said.