World Cup: Thiago, Paulinho steer Brazil into last 16

World Cup: Thiago, Paulinho steer Brazil into last 16 1

Brazil eased into the World Cup knockout stages after defeating Serbia 2-0 on Wednesday (Jun 27), with superstar Neymar sparkling in a win which sets up a last 16 clash against Mexico.
World Cup: Brazil beat Costa Rica 2-0 to secure first win

World Cup: Brazil beat Costa Rica 2-0 to secure first win

Dramatic late strikes by Philippe Coutinho and Neymar gave Brazil their first win of the World Cup against Costa Rica in St Petersburg on Friday (Jun 22).
Neymar fit for Brazil after World Cup injury fears

Neymar fit for Brazil after World Cup injury fears

Neymar will play in Brazil's vital World Cup match against Costa Rica on Friday (Jun 22) despite injury fears, coach Tite has confirmed.
Kolarov stunner gives Serbia World Cup victory over Costa Rica

Kolarov stunner gives Serbia World Cup victory over Costa Rica

Aleksandar Kolarov's brilliant second-half free-kick gave Serbia a 1-0 victory over Costa Rica in their opening World Cup group match in Samara on Sunday (Jun 17).
Brilliant Belgium rip into Costa Rica

Brilliant Belgium rip into Costa Rica

A powerful brace from Romelu Lukaku and a glittering performance from Eden Hazard saw Belgium beat Costa Rica 4-1 in Brussels in their finals World Cup warm up on Monday (Jun 11).
Ronaldinho, Neymar handed triple Brazil chance

Ronaldinho, Neymar handed triple Brazil chance

Brazil coach Mano Menezes has handed Ronaldinho and highly-rated Neymar a triple chance to stamp their claims as the 2014 World Cup hosts prepare to face bitter rivals Argentina as well as Mexico and Costa Rica.
Mexico, Honduras reach Gold Cup semis

Mexico, Honduras reach Gold Cup semis

Second-half goals from Aldo De Nigris and Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez lifted defending champions Mexico to a 2-1 victory over Guatemala and into the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Mexico claim group win in Gold Cup

Mexico claim group win in Gold Cup

Mexico sealed their Group A victory in the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday with a 4-1 triumph over Costa Rica.
Google Maps embroiled in Central America border dispute

Google Maps embroiled in Central America border dispute

Costa Rica on Saturday stepped up pressure on international mediators to engage in its territory dispute with Nicaragua, after Google Maps was cited in an incident that saw the neighboring countries dispatch forces to their joint border.