Football

India's women football team moved one place up to grab the 50th spot among 175 nations in the latest FIFA ranking.

Born with a rare genetic condition the soccer crazy family considers their uniqueness as a driving force for the national team.

Roy Hodgson's side were knocked out of the World Cup after Costa Rica beat Italy 1-0 but Mourinho ruled out any prospect of taking on the England job any time soon.

Colombia scored twice in six minutes in a lively second half to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 at the World Cup on Thursday and move to the last-16.

Hodgson expects prolific Uruguay striker Suarez to return from injury and give South Americans a much needed boost when the teams meet in the next match.

The 2-0 scoreline was kinder, but the manner of defeat was no easier to stomach for a side used to sweeping all before them.

Sterling has transferred his talents seamlessly from the Premier League to the international arena.

Australia coach Ange Postecoglou says it would be pointless trying to contain the Netherlands and hit back on the counter in their World Cup Group B match on Wednesday.

Spain's next match against Chile is a matter of "life or death" for the holders' World Cup chances, midfielder Fabregas said.

Dempsey scored one of fastest goals in World Cup history and John Brooks scored the winner in the 86th minute to give USA 2-1 win over Ghana.

Belgium return to their first World Cup in 12 years brimming with confidence and determination before the Group H opener against Algeria.

Bosnia paid the price for stage fright in their maiden World Cup appearance against heavyweights Argentina, coach Safet Susic said after their 2-1 defeat on Sunday.

Coach Vicente del Bosque said changes would be made for the must-win match against Chile on Wednesday.

Lionel Messi will be in action on Sunday when Argentina open their World Cup campaign against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Group F.

A shock 3-1 defeat to Costa Rica on Saturday showed the Luis Suarez-shaped hole in Uruguay's forward line was just too big to fill, leaving fans praying for his speedy return.

Cristiano Ronaldo is training well and will play in their opening World Cup Group G game against Germany despite concerns about his left knee, goalkeeper Eduardo said on Saturday.