The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be the 20th FIFA World Cup, an international men's football tournament that is scheduled to take place in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014.The national teams of 31 countries advanced through qualification competitions that began in June 2011 to participate with the host nation Brazil in the final tournament.
For the tenth time in club history, Real Madrid is the champion of Europe.Real Madrid beat Atlético Madrid 4-1 in extra time in Lisbon Saturday, in a game that was much closer than the final score would indicate.
Spanish side Sevilla sensationally claimed a third Europa League title after a dramatic penalty shoot-out in which Benfica pair Oscar Cardozo and Rodrigo missed from the spot to extend the Portuguese giants’ European League final in Turin on Wednesday.
Battered and bruised but ultimately triumphant, Atletico Madrid celebrated their first La Liga title in 18 years after holding Barcelona to a 1-1 draw in a title decider at the Nou Camp.
Louis van Gaal has been named as Manchester United manager, with Ryan Giggs as his assistant. Van Gaal, has signed a three-years contract to succeed David Moyes. He will take charge at Old Trafford after leading the Netherlands at this summer's World Cup in Brazil.
