Psychologist Helps Brazilian Footballers to Overcome Emotional Upheavals
July 4, 2014 R K Gupta
Brazil World Cup 2014, Football, World CupThere is no doubt that the Brazil team is carrying a huge burden of expectations from their countrymen. In that respect, hosting of the FIFA World Cup on home soil has been a bit of a handicap since they carry the hopes of millions of Brazilians with them. It has affected Brazilian players more emotionally […]
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FIFA World Cup Quarterfinal Line-up Decided after Matches Played on Monday & Tuesday
July 2, 2014 R K Gupta
Brazil2014, FIFA World CupAt the end of four matches, over the last two days, it is now clear as to who will play whom for semifinal berths in the Brazil World Cup. In Monday’s two matches, France beat Nigeria 2-0 to set up a showdown with Germany, who were less than convincing in their 2-1 victory against Algeria […]
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Cesar, James Steal Show on Saturday; Holland Get Lucky and Costa Rica win on Sunday.
June 30, 2014 R K Gupta
Brazil2014, Costa Rica, Football, World CupFirst two days of knock-out phase saw enthralling football in Brazil’s World Cup cities of Belo Horizonte, Rio de Janeiro, Fortaleza and Recife. In Saturday’s first match, Brazil were seriously challenged by Chile and the score remained 1-1 even after extra time. Later, Julio Cesar excelled in penalty shoot-out to lend a lucky victory to […]
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With World Cup League Phase Concluded; It Is Do-Or-Die For The Teams From Now Onwards
June 28, 2014 R K Gupta
Brazil World Cup 2014, Brazil2014, FIFAIt has been a wonderful two weeks in Brazil thus far. After 48 games in league phase until June 26, time has now come for the play-off games in the FIFA World Cup. On the last day, Portugal went out of the competition despite beating Ghana. In Group G, they tied with USA on 4 […]
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World Cup 2014: Review of Round of 16 matches
June 28, 2014 John Welsh
Brazil2014, FIFA, Lionel Messi, World Cup 2014Entertainment and goals were an integral part of the group stages of the 2014 World Cup and it is to be hoped that the knockout phase will continue the trend. Eight games spread over four days constitute the next Round of 16 ties and those matches are summarised below. Brazil v Chile Brazil will start […]
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Die-Hard Argentinian Fans Spend Day and Night on Streets of Porto Alegre and Other Side-Stories
June 27, 2014 R K Gupta
Argentina, Brazil World Cup 2014, Lionel Messi, World CupFootball frenzy knows no bounds in Latin America. Like the two super powers of football, Brazil and Argentina hold sway and not just amongst their southern American member-nations but all over the world. For four decades now, the great Pele has been a revered figure in Brazil and the Brazilian government and World Cup Organizing […]
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Another Messi Dazzle, Ecuadorian Heartbreak, Cheers for Switzerland & Fitting Win for Bosnia
June 26, 2014 R K Gupta
Argentina, Brazil2014, Lionel Messi, World Cup 2014Lionel Messi inspired yet another Argentinian victory, this time against Nigeria in their last Group clash on Day 14. Both Messi’s goals were breathtaking but Nigerians fought valiantly until the finish. In a match played at the same time, Bosnia-Herzagovina defeated Iran before bidding an emotional adieu to their first-ever World Cup appearance. Ecuador stifled […]
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Luis Suarez: A gifted footballer but with an inherent temperament problem?
June 26, 2014 John Welsh
Football, Luis Suarez, Uruguay, World CupThe current World Cup tournament has provided the spectators with several fascinating football matches and attacking play within pleasant stadium environments, but the sight of Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez allegedly biting Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini on the shoulder during the later stages of a match thrust the darker side of football into the spotlight. Suarez […]
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Uruguay, Costa Rica, Colombia and Greece Are Through to Round of 16, Luckless Italy Exits
June 25, 2014 R K Gupta
Brazil World Cup 2014, Colombia, Costa Rica, Greece, UruguayDay 13 at FIFA World Cup saw lady luck smiling on Uruguay and Greece while Colombia and Costa Rica consolidated their status as early entrants to the knock-out phase. The worst fate beckoned on Italy, who just needed a draw from their match against Uruguay but ended up losing narrowly. Greece was another lucky team […]
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Neymar Shines in Brazil’s Win on Monday as Holland, Mexico & Spain Also Record Victories
June 24, 2014 R K Gupta
Brazil World Cup 2014, Brazil2014, FIFA, NeymarBrazilian striker Neymar was the toast of the home crowd at Estadio Nacional in Brasilia on Monday. When the brilliant forward scored his first goal in 17th minute against Cameroon, he created two century marks. His goal was the 100th of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and it came with Brazil playing their 100th World […]
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|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viktor AXELSEN | 72,500 |
| 2 | PRANNOY H. S. | 66,730 |
| 3 | CHOU Tien Chen | 61,240 |
| 4 | Jonatan CHRISTIE | 61,110 |
| 5 | Kodai NARAOKA | 55,370 |