Novice Scaloni looks to outwit master Van Gaal at World Cup
Argentina's Lionel Scaloni is the youngest coach at this World Cup, but the 44-year-old intends to prove his relative inexperience is no obstacle against Louis van Gaal and the Netherlands in Friday's quarter-final.
Read moreDutch, Argentines meet again with World Cup history in the air
Merely a glance at their iconic orange or blue and white striped shirts is enough to evoke memories of World Cups past and more history will surely be written on Friday when the Netherlands face Argentine in their quarter-final.
Read morePeru president impeached despite bid to dissolve Congress
Peru's Congress on Wednesday impeached President Pedro Castillo, sacking him as it ignored his decision to dissolve the legislature.
Read moreSexuality and fame in focus as Sundance film festival returns to Utah
Documentaries exploring sexuality and fame via the life stories of supermodel Brooke Shields, singer Little Richard and author Judy Blume are among the lineup for next month's Sundance film festival unveiled Wednesday.
Read morePeru president dissolves Congress, vows to rule by decree
Peru's President Pedro Castillo on Wednesday dissolved Congress and said he would rule by decree, in a move slammed as a "coup" just hours before a debate was due over his impeachment.
Read moreFlick to remain Germany coach despite World Cup fiasco
Germany coach Hansi Flick will keep his job and lead the team to Euro 2024 despite their crushing World Cup disappointment, the German Football Association (DFB) said on Wednesday.
Read moreElon Musk briefly loses top spot on Forbes billionaire list
Tesla-owner Elon Musk briefly lost the top spot on Forbes' billionaire list on Wednesday to Bernard Arnault, whose family owns the world's leading luxury group, LVMH.
Read moreNo convictions sought in French court over 2009 Rio-Paris crash
French prosecutors said Wednesday it was "impossible" to convict Air France and plane maker Airbus over the 2009 crash of a Rio-Paris flight, enraging victims' families after an eight-week trial.
Read moreScotland wing Graham suffers Six Nations setback
Scotland wing Darcy Graham has been ruled out until February because of a knee injury that now threatens his involvement in the early rounds of this season's Six Nations Championship.
Read moreFIFA fine Croatia over fans' xenophobic chants
FIFA on Wednesday sanctioned World Cup quarter-finalists Croatia following abuse by their fans targeting Canada's goalkeeper Milan Borjan.
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