World Cup winners and losers
European stalwarts won title for the fourth time when substitute Mario Goetze volleyed in a brilliant goal seven minutes from the end of extra time.
Soccer match in Rio de Janeiro's slum
2014-05-20 13:58People take part in a soccer match held at the Tavares Bastos slum in Rio de Janeiro May 18, 2014.
Brazil aims to prevent child-sex tourism at World Cup
2014-05-20 07:44As night falls, Adriana de Morais patrols the clubs and bars of Natal, one of Brazil's World Cup host cities, looking for underage prostitutes and trying to get them off the streets.
Sports brands found using toxic chemicals in products
2014-05-20 01:50Soccer wear and shoes from Nike, Adidas and Puma, whom are major producers for the upcoming World Cup in Brazil, were found to contain toxics.
Kickoff times taking heat
2014-05-19 07:36Brazil's soccer players' association Fenapaf is set to launch legal action against FIFA in a bid to shift lunchtime kickoffs during the World Cup.
Soccer celebrities modelling for big brand
2014-05-16 08:26
Riot police train for World Cup protest
2014-05-16 07:34Riot police practise crowd control during a training session, with FBI agents, for troops providing security for the 2014 World Cup, in Rio de Janeiro May 15, 2014. [Photo/Agencies]
Brazilian school children call for education standard raise
2014-05-15 16:45A protest was held by Brazilian school children to spread awareness about the need for the standard of Brazil's education system to be raised to that of its preparations for the World Cup.
Odd goods pay tribute to the World Cup
2014-05-14 09:02World Cup date offers Xi new goals
2014-05-14 07:01A possible appearance by President Xi Jinping at the World Cup soccer final in Brazil in July has been tipped to boost grassroots enthusiasm for the game while helping him to strengthen ties with the public.
Cartoonist draws World Cup teams
2014-05-13 18:07Cartoonist Sakiroo has unveiled his depictions of the 16 national football teams that will compete in the upcoming 2014 Brazil World Cup.
HK holds celebration for upcoming World Cup
2014-05-13 10:50Showgirls dressed in football shirts pose during an event to celebrate the upcoming 2014 Brazil World Cup in in Hong Kong, May 12, 2014.
