Costa Rica

FIFA World Cup 2018: Costa Rica coach Oscar Ramirez says his team will start from scratch against Serbia

"(The 2014 World Cup) was one story, now we have to make another story that starts tomorrow. The most important thing is to win in order to have the possibility (to qualify for the next round)," Ramirez said. 

Jun 17, 2018, 10:39 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Serbia captain Aleksandar Kolarov hails Costa Rica's strong defence

The Roma defender reiterated that Costa Rica has a quick playing style and strong defenders, as well as well-known forwards.

Jun 17, 2018, 10:08 AM IST

England's Marcus Rashford suffers injury scare ahead of FIFA World Cup opener

Marcus Rashford is an English footballer who play as a forward for England took a slight knock injury during training session. 

Jun 13, 2018, 11:52 AM IST

Former hero Ronaldo backs Brazil to end 16-year wait for FIFA World Cup

Brazilian Hero Ronaldo, who was the top scorer when Brazil last won the World Cup in 2002, believes it's the time to end their 16 year wait and recall the history again in FIFA World Cup in Russia.

Jun 13, 2018, 11:24 AM IST

Roberto Martinez plays down Eden Hazard injury scare ahead of World Cup

Eden Hazard is doubt to play in the world cup

Jun 12, 2018, 15:34 PM IST

England beat Costa Rica in final World cup warm-up match

  England concluded their World Cup preparations in impressive fashion by comfortably beating Costa Rica 2-0 at the Elland Road stadium here.

Jun 08, 2018, 09:34 AM IST

England to rotate World Cup squad against Costa Rica

 England will ring the changes for today friendly against Costa Rica in Leeds with manager Gareth Southgate warning against complacency and keen to give his entire squad playing time before the World Cup.

Jun 07, 2018, 10:27 AM IST

Reaching quarter-finals not good enough for England, says Raheem Sterling

England will not be satisfied with reaching the quarter-finals of the World Cup as they have the skill and mentality to win the tournament, playmaker Raheem Sterling has said ahead of the team`s final warm-up match against Costa Rica on Thursday.

Jun 06, 2018, 11:56 AM IST

Costa Rica ease past Northern Ireland in penultimate warmup

Two headed goals from corners and a strike from Joel Campbell gave Costa Rica a comfortable 3-0 win over Northern Ireland on Sunday to lift the Central American side ahead of the World Cup. 

Jun 04, 2018, 11:36 AM IST

No room for error for Brazil at World Cup, says Willian

Brazil midfielder Willian believes that his side cannot make any mistakes at the upcoming Football World Cup at Russia if Brazil wanted to win its record sixth title.

Jun 01, 2018, 13:05 PM IST

Ten Americans killed when plane crashes and burns in Costa Rica

Ten Americans flying from a vacation hotspot on Costa Rica`s tropical Pacific coast died Sunday when the small plane they had just boarded crashed and burst into flames shortly after take-off, officials in the country said.

Jan 01, 2018, 07:09 AM IST

Indian-American mauled to death by shark while scuba diving in US

A woman tourist in American was mauled to death by a tiger shark while scuba diving on an island off the coast of Costa Rica, said a report.

Dec 04, 2017, 23:40 PM IST

American tourist killed by tiger shark while diving off Costa Rica coast

The attack also badly injured the 26-year-old male Costa Rican diving guide leading the group that included the American woman.

Dec 03, 2017, 07:34 AM IST

This country gets hydrogen-powered bus to fight climate change

In a bid to affrim that the region moves towards zero carbon emissions, this step has been taken.

Nov 28, 2017, 14:06 PM IST

Tropical storm Nate kills 23 in central America

Tropical storm Nate has killed 22 people in the Central American nations of Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Honduras as it battered the region with heavy rain ahead of hitting the US mainland later this week, the National Hurricane Centre (NHC) said.

Oct 06, 2017, 18:19 PM IST

UN trying to improve 'terrible' migrant detention conditions in Libya

Until recently, Libya had been a major launching off point for migrants, most of them from African countries, trying to cross the Mediterranean to Europe.

Sep 14, 2017, 13:43 PM IST

Hurricane kills 9 in Costa Rica

In neighboring Nicaragua, officials reported no casualties but dozens of homes were damaged in low-lying areas.

Nov 26, 2016, 01:40 AM IST

Hurricane, earthquake hit Central America

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega declared a national emergency to handle both potential disasters.
 

Nov 25, 2016, 08:28 AM IST

Hurricane Otto heads toward Central America, kills 3

 Tropical Storm Otto strengthened into a hurricane in the Caribbean as it lurched toward Central America, causing three deaths in Panama and prompting coastal evacuations in Costa Rica and Nicaragua.

Nov 23, 2016, 06:46 AM IST

Talamancan Palm-Pitviper: Latest species to join the slithering reptiles discovered!

A large snake might reach about 30 inches, but most are less than 24 inches.

Jul 20, 2016, 14:50 PM IST