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Soccer fans celebrate thrilling USA v/s Portugal match at Rio's Fan Fest

Rio de Janeiro, June 23 (ANI): Thousands of soccer fans gathered in Rio de Janeiro's FIFA Fan Fest on the city's landmark Copacabana, where they were given an exciting show as the USA and Portugal came out of their Group G match with a drama-filled 2-2 draw. Supporters cheered and jumped as each side scored their goals, with Portuguese substitute Silvestre Varela grabbing the dramatic stoppage-time equalizer to secure the draw and keep his team's hopes alive. Just as it looked as though the Americans had secured a come-from-behind victory to qualify for the second round, Varela scored with a flying header from a Cristiano Ronaldo cross. The result means that after two games the U.S. are in second place, level with Germany on four points.

Jun 23, 2014

Belgian fans celebrate last minute win over Russia in World Cup

Rio de Janeiro, June 23 (ANI): Belgium fans were relieved as they filed out of Rio de Janeiro's Maracana after their side squeaked by Russia and into the last 16 of the World Cup. Divock Origi struck the game's only goal in the 88th minute securing a 1-0 victory over the Russians in a largely lifeless Group H match at the Maracana. The striker rifled in following great work from Eden Hazard just minutes after Kevin Mirallas crashed a free kick against the base of the Russian post to give Belgium six points from two games. The 73,000 fans that filled the stadium regularly booed both sides in the largely forgettable match, but Belgium fans said they would take the win. At just 19-years-old, Origi became the first teenager to score in the World Cup since Argentina's Lionel Messi in 2006 and is the youngest to find the net at these finals. Despite the slow game on the pitch, the party atmosphere outside the stadium was already picking up as Belgium fans made their way back into the beachside city leaving the Russians to weep.

Jun 23, 2014

US Women's Open Golf Results: Michelle Wie Claims First Major Championship

World number one Michelle Wie has won her first major title by claiming the US Women's Open Golf championship on Sunday at Pinehurst.

Jun 23, 2014

FIFA World Cup 2014 Highlights: Varela's Last Minute Strike Helps Portugal Draw against USA [Photos and Videos]

Portugal managed to rescue a point in their second group game of the 2014 World Cup against USA thanks to an injury time goal from Silvestre Varela.

Jun 23, 2014

Watch 2nd Test Day 4: England vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming Information

Fine half-centuries from Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara have placed the second Test match in balance as Sri Lanka built a 106 runs lead over England on third day of the Headingley Test on Sunday.

Jun 23, 2014

FIFA World Cup 2014 Highlights: Belgium Through to Final Sixteen After Last Minute Win over Russia [Photos and Video]

Belgium registered their place in the last sixteen of the 2014 World Cup following a narrow 1-0 win over Russia courtesy of a late strike by Divock Origi.

Jun 23, 2014

FIFA World Cup 2014: Portugal in Difficult Situation, Admits Coach Paulo Bento

Portugal's coach Paulo Bento has admitted that a draw against the United States on Sunday has left his team in a difficult situation, as now they are dependent on results of other teams to advance into the Round of 16 of the World Cup.

Jun 23, 2014

Belgium advance as Russia downed in the World Cup Group H

Teenage substitute Divock Origi fires Belgium into the last 16 of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Russia. Fans celebrate. Duration: 00:58

Jun 23, 2014

FIFA World Cup Schedule: Group A and Group B Places to be Decided as Brazil Look to Find their Mojo

FIFA World Cup Schedule -- An entire nation, and then quite a bit more, will wait with baited breath as Brazil look to qualify from Group A, as Netherlands and Chile, two of the most impressive sides at this 2014 FIFA World Cup, slug it out for top position in Group B.

Jun 23, 2014

FIFA World Cup 2014 Results: Ronaldo, Varela Combine to Save Portugal in Humdinger Against USA

Cristiano Ronaldo was staring at the abyss, the abyss that waits gleefully to swallow you up, with criticism, ridicule and pain cranked up a few thousand notches more, before the superstar forward decided to, at the very least, prolong his fall into that abyss, by picking up the ball on the right, putting in a perfect-as-they-come cross for Silvestre Varela to head home easily to save Portugal's blushes against the USA.

Jun 23, 2014

Ecuador train before game against France

Ecuador are expecting to be overworked in defence in their World Cup clash with France at the Maracana on Wednesday. France are the joint top scorers in the World Cup so far having plundered eight goals in two games. Duration: 01:02

Jun 23, 2014

World Cup: Brazil fans cheer on their idols

Around 200 screaming fans of all ages were camped in front of the Brazilian team hotel, all hoping for a glimpse of their idols. The hosts go head to head with Cameroon in Brasilia on Monday, for the final match of group A. Duration: 01:24

Jun 23, 2014

World Cup: Algeria fans delighted with historic win

Algerian fans are delighted after their sides 4-2 victory over South Korea. But Korean fans remain hopeful they can still qualify for the next round. Duration: 00:54

Jun 23, 2014

Costa Rica aims for top spot in World Cup Group D

Costa Rica return to their training camp, amid alleged doping scandals. The coaches have brushed this off, and insist that they're aiming to come out on top of Group D. Duration: 01:00

Jun 23, 2014

France has a football 'team for the future'

President of the French Football Federation vows to remain focused on the path to the World Cup, and hails France's "team for the future." Duration: 01:03

Jun 23, 2014