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Count down begins as World Cup kicks off this week in Brazil

Rio De Janeiro: The World Cup kicks off Thursday and soccer fans from Rio de Janeiro's slums to southern India's playgrounds have been shining with their passion for the sport.   While national teams are arriving


In the final days before the World Cup, players have been training and preparing for the tournament in friendly matches. The Belgian and Tunisian teams braved a hail storm at a match at King Baudoin stadium in Brussels. Meanwhile, Brazil's star Neymar joked around with teammates Daniel Alves and Fred after a practice session at the Granja Comary training center in Teresopolis, north of Rio.