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  FIFA World Cup: Brazil leads Cameroon 2-1 at halftime in Group A

  June 24, 2014 3:11 IST

  BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) -- Neymar scored twice to give Brazil a 2-1 lead over Cameroon at halftime of their last Group A match.Neymar scored on either side of Cameroon's goal in the 26th. He opened

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  FIFA World Cup: Mexico, Croatia scoreless at halftime

  June 24, 2014 2:57 IST

  RECIFE, Brazil :  Mexico and Croatia were scoreless at halftime in their World Cup Group A match on Monday.Needing only a draw to advance to the second round of the World Cup for a sixth

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  FIFA World Cup: Match Preview: Hulk returns to Brazil lineup against Cameroon

  June 24, 2014 1:15 IST

  BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) -- Striker Hulk is back in Brazil's lineup for Monday's decisive Group A match against Cameroon, while injured Samuel Eto'o will again start on the bench for the African team.   Brazil will

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  FIFA World Cup: Spain salvages pride with 3-0 win over Australia

  June 24, 2014 0:23 IST

  CURITIBA, Brazil :Defending champion Spain salvaged some World Cup pride on Monday with a convincing 3-0 victory over Australia in their last match at the tournament.   After losing their previous matches in Group B to

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  FIFA World Cup: 'Super-Subs' score as Netherlands beat Chile 2-0 to top group

  June 24, 2014 0:12 IST

  Sao Paulo:  Substitutes Leroy Fer and Memphis Depay converted brilliant assists provided by Arjen Robben as The Netherlands beat Chile 2-0 to finish on top of group B in the World Cup.     Fer scored with

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  FIFA World Cup: Nigeria eyes place in 2nd round against Argentina

  June 23, 2014 19:50 IST

  Porto Alegre, Brazil: The Lionel Messi show is coming to this southern Brazilian city, along with hordes of the Argentina striker's loyal fans.   Porto Alegre is close to the Argentine border, and thousands have already

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  FIFA World Cup: Portuguese seek culprits for World Cup flop

  June 23, 2014 18:04 IST

  Lisbon, Portugal: Portugal fans searching for explanations for their team's disappointing FIFA World Cup performances are finding plenty of possible culprits.   A last-gasp 2-2 draw against the United States on Sunday, following a 4-0 thrashing

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  FIFA World Cup: Coaches and their varying styles

  June 30, 2014 13:06 IST

  Sao Paulo: In the perfect picture of contrasting coaches' styles at this World Cup, Alejandro Sabella of Argentina stood near midfield dressed in a suit that looked appropriate for Wall Street, while Bosnia's Safet Susic

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  FIFA World Cup: Klinsmann says US wants win, not tie vs Germany

  June 23, 2014 15:25 IST

  Manaus, Brazil: American players still were showering off the sweat from the steamy Amazon night when the first questions about a possible conspiracy were asked: Would the United States and Germany try to play to

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  FIFA World Cup: Meet Jale Berahimi, the hot reporter

  June 29, 2014 8:34 IST

  New Delhi: Beside soccers stars Jale Berahimi, a repoter, is the one who is making splash in the social media for in this world cup for her stunning looks.Who would have thought that Costa Rica

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  FIFA World Cup: On this day Pagliuca becomes 1st keeper sent off

  June 23, 2014 13:00 IST

  On June 23 in World Cup history: Italy's Gianluca Pagliuca becomes first goalkeeper to be sent off against Norway in East Rutherford, New Jersey, in 1994.   In the 21st minute of this group match, Pagliuca

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  FIFA World Cup: In Brazil camp for Dutch fans, color helps unite

  June 23, 2014 12:26 IST

  Sao Paulo: It's not simple to stand out during the World Cup in Brazilian stadiums carpeted by yellow and green. But along the edges of a dam in the southern part of Sao Paulo, Dutch

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  FIFA World Cup: 'Stupid' to say Brazil will pick opponent says Scolari

  June 23, 2014 9:16 IST

  BRASILIA, Brazil: Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari said Sunday it would be "stupid" to think his team would consider playing deliberately for a draw against Cameroon in order to choose its second-round opponent at the

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  FIFA World Cup: Slim it may be, but Portugal still has a chance

  June 23, 2014 7:48 IST

  MANAUS, Brazil: Portugal still has a chance to advance at the World Cup, albeit a really small chance.   But as Cristiano Ronaldo proved again on Sunday, anything can happen when the world player of the

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  FIFA World Cup: Netherlands, Chile to play out crucial match in Group B

  June 23, 2014 7:01 IST

  Sao Paulo (Brazil): Although both teams are already through to the last-16, the last match in Group B between the Netherlands and Chile could decide who takes on Brazil in the next round.The result of

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  FIFA World Cup: Croatia confident it can crack Mexico defense

  June 23, 2014 6:18 IST

  RECIFE, Brazil: Niko Kovac points to the resumes of his top attacking players as he outlines why he expects his Croatia team to be the first in this World Cup to score against Mexico.   If

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  FIFA World Cup: Portugal rescues 2-2 draw vs US in last 30 seconds

  June 23, 2014 6:07 IST

  MANAUS, Brazil: Cristiano Ronaldo set up Varela for a late equalizer on a hot and humid night in the jungle Sunday to give Portugal a 2-2 draw with the United States and hope for a

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  FIFA World Cup: Algeria beat South Korea 4-2 in Group H

  June 23, 2014 2:59 IST

  PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil: First half strikes by Islam Slimani and Rafik Halliche helped Algeria to beat South Korea 4-2 on Sunday and become the first African team to score four goals in a World Cup

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  FIFA World Cup: Belgium beat Russia by a late strike to enter Round of 16

  June 23, 2014 0:23 IST

  Rio de Janeiro: Young forward Divock Origi vindicated his coach Mark Wilmots' decision to introduce him in the second half as his opportunistic strike in the 88th minute helped Belgium defeat a gutsy Russian team

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  FIFA World Cup: Italy's De Rossi ruled out of Uruguay clash

  June 22, 2014 23:16 IST

  Sao Paulo:  Italian veteran midfielder Daniele de Rossi has been ruled out of Tuesday's crucial match against Uruguay in the third round match of Group E due to a muscle injury.De Rossi's ability to play

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  Indian Super League sign partnership deal with English Premier League

  June 22, 2014 23:03 IST

  Mumbai:  The Indian Super League (ISL), the new franchise-based football tournament, has entered into a strategic partnership with the English Premier League (EPL) - the world's most popular and successful football league - to bring

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  FIFA World Cup: Kompany starts for Belgium against Russia

  June 22, 2014 20:55 IST

  RIO DE JANEIRO:  Belgium captain Vincent Kompany has recovered enough from a groin strain to anchor the defense against Russia, which has made two changes for Sunday's World Cup Group H match at the Maracana

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  FIFA World Cup: Brazil trying to take pressure off Neymar

  June 22, 2014 19:59 IST

  TERESOPOLIS, Brazil : Teammates and coaches are trying to take some of the pressure off Neymar at the World Cup, saying the Brazil star shouldn't be the only one expected to play well and lead

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  FIFA World Cup: Drug tests for Costa Rica players routine says FIFA

  June 22, 2014 18:09 IST

  Rio de Janeiro:  World football's governing body, FIFA said that the drug tests conducted for seven Costa Rican players after their 1-0 win over Italy was a “routine procedure”.Costa Rica stunned Azzurri Friday and qualified

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  FIFA World Cup: Pepe red card hotter on Twitter than Messi's goal

  June 22, 2014 17:45 IST

  Rio de Janeiro: Portuguese defender Pepe's red card during his side's 0-4 loss to Germany in the 2014 FIFA World Cup got more reactions online on social media network Twitter than Lionel Messi's goal against

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  FIFA World Cup:Match Preview: Belgium vs Russia top clash of Group H

  June 22, 2014 20:05 IST

  MOGI DAS CRUZES, Brazil : With the second round just one victory away, Belgium is sweating on the fitness of captain and defender Vincent Kompany ahead of its World Cup game against Russia.   After wearing

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  This day that year: Maradona's 'Hand of God' against England

  June 22, 2014 16:53 IST

  A special series on the historic significance of the day in FIFA World cup. Today we take a look on 22nd  June. On this day: Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" helps Argentina beat England in

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  FIFA World Cup: Bosnia-Herzegovina's 1st outing at World Cup lasts 1 week

  June 22, 2014 16:34 IST

  CUIABA, Brazil : Proclaimed an independent state in 1992, Bosnia-Herzegovina has been waiting more than two decades to appear at a World Cup. When the country did finally make it to football's biggest stage, the