Football

Dani Alves is meeting new Barcelona coach Luis Enrique in hopes of locking down his future at the Spanish league club.

Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez admitted that she had not watched a single one of the country's matches in the World Cup.

Jubilant Germans celebrated in the streets, lighting fireworks, honking car horns and revelling in their first World Cup win in 24 years.

He was a perfect embodiment of a sweeper keeper; charging off his line to make crucial last-ditch tackles with an astonishing precision.

Goetze scored a stunning goal in the extra-time as Germany defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final to win their fourth World Cup title.

Holding its breath for a third World Cup title, Argentina is ramping up preparations for a massive party, closing streets and setting up giant screens across the country.

Argentina have already sent the biggest contingent of fans to Brazil during the month-long tournament, flooding cities to follow their team.

Hierro returns to Madrid 11 years after surprisingly exiting alongside former coach Vicente del Bosque.

Argentina and Germany were both back at work on Thursday, secretly hatching their plans for Sunday's World Cup final at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro.

Brazilian star Neymar was injured in a challenge with Colombia defender Juan Zuniga in World Cup quarter-final.

The Netherlands ran out of steam, losing to Argentina in a penalty shootout following a 0-0 draw.

Sergio Romero stopped two spot kicks as Argentina beat Van Gaal's team 4-2 in a penalty shootout in the World Cup semi-finals, advancing to the final against Germany.

Romero saved two penalties to give Argentina the win after game finished 0-0 following extra time. Messi and Co. will now face Germany in finals.

Current La Liga champions Atletico Madrid have secured Bayern Munich's Croatian striker Mario Mandzukic.

Coach Sabella revealed Benfica midfielder Perez is likely to replace injured Angel di Maria.

Brazil's stunned football stars struggled to explain one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history after they lost their semi-final 7-1 to Germany.