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FIFA World Cup: Manuel Neuer's composure stands out in win over France
July 05, 2014 3:23 ISTRIO DE JANEIRO : When France striker Karim Benzema burst into Germany's penalty area late in Friday's World Cup quarterfinal match, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer showed no signs of panic. Rather than go to ground or
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FIFA World Cup: Brazil leads Colombia 1-0 at halftime at World Cup
July 05, 2014 2:37 ISTFORTALEZA, Brazil : Thiago Silva scored an early goal Friday to give Brazil a 1-0 halftime lead over Colombia in the World Cup quarterfinals. The Brazil captain scored with his left knee in the seventh
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FIFA World Cup: Reshuffle pays off for Germany against France
July 05, 2014 2:23 ISTRIO DE JANEIRO :Joachim Loew's decision to reshuffle his lineup and return captain Philipp Lahm to right back paid off immediately Friday, galvanizing the defen least coach Loew's team didn't repeat the slapstick mistakes of
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FIFA World Cup: Maicon to start for Brazil against Colombia
July 05, 2014 1:19 ISTFORTALEZA, Brazil: Maicon will start in Brazil's defense instead of Dani Alves when the host team faces Colombia on Friday in the World Cup quarterfinals. Maicon has yet to play at this year's tournament. Also,
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Germany beats France 1-0, reaches World Cup semis
July 05, 2014 0:51 ISTRio De Janeiro: Mats Hummels' first half header proved decisive as Germany marched into the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup for a record fourth time in a row with a 1-0 win over fellow
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Know the secrets of World Cup score-fest
July 12, 2014 9:01 ISTRio De Janeiro: Since Day 1, when Brazil put three past Croatia, the World Cup has enjoyed a goal deluge as sustained as an Amazon forest downpour. A combination of factors gelled to put Brazil
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FIFA World Cup: Suarez ban was justice, not exemplary
July 04, 2014 19:04 ISTRio De Janeiro: FIFA's disciplinary committee chairman says Luis Suarez received a just punishment and was not made an example of. Claudio Sulser told reporters the Uruguay and Liverpool forward's World Cup biting case was
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FIFA World Cup: Borges is Costa Rica's lungs at World Cup
July 04, 2014 18:56 ISTSantos, Brazil: Celso Borges is the link between the two Costa Rica teams that have sprung World Cup surprises. His father, Alexandre Guimaraes, is a naturalized Brazilian who played as a striker in the Costa
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FIFA World Cup: Colombia fun at World Cup comes with duty
July 04, 2014 18:17 ISTFortaleza, Brazil: Colombia has been playing the exciting brand of football that Brazilians believe their own team should be playing at this World Cup. They've also been dancing after goals, bringing a spirit of fun
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FIFA World Cup: Travel weary Colombians keep party going in Brazil
July 04, 2014 17:47 ISTFortaleza, Brazil: In 25 attempts, Colombia has only beaten Brazil twice, and never managed it on Brazilian soil. Father-and-son Colombia supporters Orlando and Sebastian Duque are in Fortaleza hoping to see some history being made
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FIFA World Cup:A 1982 clash revived as France-Germany meet again
July 04, 2014 17:24 ISTRio De Janeiro: When Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer embarked on a series of hair-raising dashes out of his area in the second-round win over Algeria, it would have struck a chord with French football fans
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ON THIS DAY: West Germany wins 'Miracle of Bern'
July 04, 2014 16:53 ISTOn July 4 in history: West Germany surprises Hungary to win 1954 World Cup in Bern, Switzerland; Romario and Bebeto link up for Brazil to beat U.S. on Independence Day at Stanford in 1994. It
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FIFA World Cup: Germany players hit by illness before France game
July 04, 2014 16:39 ISTRio De Janeiro: Seven Germany players have been struggling with illness ahead of Friday's World Cup quarterfinal against France, although coach Joachim Loew is not expecting any of them to miss the match. Loew says,
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FIFA World Cup: Germany coach says best is yet to come
July 04, 2014 17:25 ISTRio De Janeiro: The best is yet to come from Germany. That was the promise, at least, from coach Joachim Loew ahead of Friday's World Cup quarterfinal against France at the Maracana Stadium. While Germany
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FIFA World: James Rodriguez, most feared man for Brazil
July 04, 2014 15:58 ISTFortaleza, Brazil: With his five goals, his bright yellow jersey and his boyish looks, James Rodriguez has attracted the attention of Brazil. Precocious and virtuoso are just two of the words used to describe the
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FIFA World Cup: Brazil expects fewer difficulties against Colombia
July 04, 2014 15:36 ISTFortaleza, Brazil: Luiz Felipe Scolari thinks Brazil may be at an advantage by playing in the World Cup quarterfinals against a Colombia team that likes to attack often. Scolari said he knows it will be
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FIFA World Cup:Neymar and Rodriguez to duel in World Cup quarters
July 04, 2014 14:28 ISTFortaleza, Brazil: Brazil striker Neymar and Colombia playmaker James Rodriguez have led their teams to the World Cup quarterfinals, dominating the attention and the scoring. The 22-year-old stars will go head-to-head when Brazil plays Colombia
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FIFA World Cup: Unfinished overpass in World Cup plan falls, 2 die
July 04, 2014 13:53 ISTBelo Horizonte, Brazil: An overpass under construction collapsed Thursday in this World Cup host city, killing at least two people and trapping a commuter bus, two construction trucks and a car in an embarrassment for
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FIFA World Cup: Brazil vs Colombia; Germany vs France
July 04, 2014 18:34 ISTRio De Janeiro: One thing for certain on Friday is that a South American team and a European team will secure their spots in the World Cup semifinals. A pair of 22-year-old forwards who have
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Know what unique record USA's goalie Tim Howard has made in the FIFA World Cup
August 24, 2014 7:40 ISTSAO PAULO : Tim Howard left a lasting impression on Americans from coast to coast -- and fans around the world, really -- for his incredible, improbable saves in the loss to Belgium in extra
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This Day that year:Netherlands reach 1974 World Cup final
July 03, 2014 13:52 ISTA special series on the historic significance of the day in FIFA World cup. Today we take a look on 03rd July, Johan Cruyff stars against Brazil as the Netherlands reach final in Dortmund, West
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FIFA World Cup: Germany, France mull changes in starting line-ups
July 04, 2014 9:29 ISTRio de Janeiro: Despite being unbeaten in the World Cup so far, France and Germany both face selection dilemmas ahead of their Friday's quarterfinal clash here at the Maracana Stadium.Perhaps the most intriguing is the
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Know how an unfamiliar face of Colombia can be seen at World Cup
July 04, 2014 7:50 ISTBOGOTA, Colombia : The euphoria in soccer-mad Colombia is deafening, and wonderfully contagious, ahead of Friday's do-or-die World Cup match against host Brazil.Never before has the star-crossed nation made the quarterfinals. Some are even waxing
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FIFA World Cup: Every team that banned sex, has been knocked out
July 10, 2014 7:50 ISTNew Delhi: All countries which banned their players from having sex at the 2014 World Cup have been eliminated, while those with a more relaxed view on the matter are enjoying better results on the
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Watch Cristiano Ronaldo's girl friend Irina Shayk sizzles in racy topless photo shoot...
July 04, 2014 8:46 ISTNew Delhi: Cristiano Ronaldo may not be in the news after Portugal's exit from the world cup but his hot girl friend Irina Shayk, one of the most famous models in the world, is again
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FIFA World Cup: Germany draws parallels to 1990 winning team
July 03, 2014 10:44 ISTPORTO SEGURO, Brazil : Facing criticism at home for failing to find the beautiful game, Germany is drawing parallels to its 1990 World Cup campaign, when it won the last of its three titles. Under
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FIFA World Cup : Sakho says France players have 'rage' inside them
July 03, 2014 9:47 ISTRIBEIRAO PRETO, Brazil : France defender Mamadou Sakho and his teammates will be filled with "rage" when they take on Germany in the World Cup quarterfinals. Not because they have anything personal against the Germans,
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FIFA World Cup: Brazil faces upbeat Colombia in quarter final
July 03, 2014 9:25 ISTTERESOPOLIS, Brazil : Brazil and Colombia enter the World Cup quarterfinals with totally different mindsets. Brazil is surrounded by doubts after a more difficult start than expected to the tournament it is hosting. Colombia is
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