Brazil 2014 World Cup: Germany in semi final after 1-0 win

Germany secured a familiar World Cup semifinal berth with a minimum of fuss as French hopes of avenging past injustices shrivelled and died in the Maracana. This is the fourth World Cup in a row that Germany have reached the last four of the tournament, and France had little answer to Mats Hummels' 13th-minute header. Germany always looked comfortable with the slender lead and it was Joachim Low's side who came closest to scoring again before...

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Brazil 2014 World Cup Ceremony: Shakira with others set to Close 2014 FIFA World Cup

 It has been confirmed that Shakira will perform at the closing ceremony of 2014 FIFA World Cup. The Latin singer is slated to perform her "La La La (Brazil 2014)" at the event that will take place at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on July 13. Also set to perform at the closing ceremony are Santana and Wyclef Jean. They will play the official World Cup anthem "Dar um Jeito (We Will Find a Way)". This would be Shak's third consecutive...

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Petr Cech not interested in leaving blues- agent

 The 32-year-old Czech star has been Chelsea number one for a decade after joining from French side Rennes, and he has long been regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world. However, Chelsea also have Thibaut Courtois and he is due to return to the club this summer having spent three years on loan at Atletico Madrid, where he played a starring role in their La Liga triumph last term. Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has indicated...

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R&B Singer 'Mya' Denies affair with Jay-Z

 The singer denied the sparking rumor that she and Jay-Z had been secretly dating for a long time, calling it another "illegitimate" attempt by the media to craft "ratings and numbers." She wrote on her Instagram on Thursday, July 3, "Never did, never was, never will. Illegitimate, thirsty sources with no facts and that's the 'media' for you-especially today." The statement was a response to a user asking about the rumor. "Heard you...

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Brazil 2014 World Cup: A Bridge collapses in Brazil

A bridge has collapsed on to vehicles in the Brazilian World Cup host city of Belo Horizonte, killing two people. The scene of the accident is near the busy district of Lagoa da Pampulha and the Mineirao Stadium, which has played host to several World Cup matches. The unfinished flyover was part of the World Cup infrastructure plan aimed at improving Belo Horizonte's public transport system. The concrete and steel bridge,...

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Joan Rivers Calls Michelle Obama 'A Transgender'

 Joan Rivers made a controversial comment about President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama during a recent outing. The 81-year-old comedian was caught on camera having a chat with a journalist on the street as she walked into a building. Rivers made headlines this week after she officiated an impromptu gay wedding at her book signing in New York. The man then asked her opinion if the U.S. will have a gay president one day. "We already...

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Diego Simeone: Atletico still go on without costa

Diego Simeone expects Atletico Madrid to rebound well from the loss of Diego Costa, while also wishing his former striker well at Chelsea. Costa made a long-awaited move to Stamford Bridge after the Blues met his buy-out clause of 32 million pounds. The 25-year-old led Atletico to the title in La Liga last season, scoring 36 goals in all competitions, and Simeone thanked him for his efforts. "I am always going to be thankful to the players...

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Lindsay Lohan file suit against 'Grand Theft Auto V'

 Lindsay Lohan has filed suit against a video game maker, alleging the company based the likeness of a character on her. The actress filed suit Wednesday in a Manhattan court against Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. and its subsidiaries, Rockstar Games and Rockstar North, over the character of Lacey Jones from the game "Grand Theft Auto V." According to the suit, Lohan alleges the company based the character on her and "incorporated...

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Free to move: As FIFA declared Suarez free to join Barca

FIFA's disciplinary chief has confirmed that Luis Suarez is free to join Barcelona while serving his ban for biting Giorgi Chiellini, but denied Liverpool had been punished unfairly. Suarez, 27, has been banned for four months from all football, and nine Uruguay matches, for biting the Italian centre-back during their World Cup Group D meeting on June 24. The Uruguayan FA has already submitted an appeal on the player's behalf, while Suarez...

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