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FIFA World Cup: Ronaldo is motivated by personal glory, says Rooney
June 12, 2014 14:29 ISTWith the World Cup round the corner, Wayne Rooney attacked Cristiano Ronaldo saying he is motivated solely by personal glory. He clamed Ronaldo is obsessed with his own achievements.Ronaldo ripped off his Real Madrid shirt
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Meet the psychic animals who are predicting the results of FIFA world cup matches
June 13, 2014 8:29 ISTNew Delhi: With few hours left for the biggest football spectacle to begin in Brazil, the fans and the supporters are debating on the possible outcome of the matches that involves their team. But after
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FIFA World Cup: Pele, Maradona impersonators compete for cash
June 12, 2014 13:06 ISTRio De Janeiro: Just outside the Maracana Stadium's main entrance, the debate rages on: Who is the greatest football player of all time? Over here is Argentinian Daniel Gonzalez, wearing Diego Maradona's 1986 World Cup
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FIFA World Cup: Will Brazil's Cup spotlight burn too bright?
June 12, 2014 12:53 ISTRio De Janeiro: Brazil's day has finally arrived.The sun rises Thursday on a tropical nation hosting its first World Cup in 64 years. Nearly half the world's population, well over 3 billion spectators, is expected
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FIFA World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo is the wealthiest footballer
June 12, 2014 11:37 ISTNew Delhi: Portgual and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is the wealthiest footballer to be competing in the FIFA World Cup, with England having the maximum representation in the rich list.With an estimated net worth
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Google celebrates the inauguration of FIFA world cup in Brazil
June 12, 2014 10:35 ISTNew Delhi: The search engine in its unique way tried to celebrate the biggest sporting event of the year. The FIFA football world cup which begins from today in Brazil has been described in an
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FIFA World Cup: Fans invade pitch at Argentina training
June 12, 2014 8:59 ISTBELO HORIZONTE, Brazil : Argentina's open training session ended in disorder on Wednesday as more than a dozen fans invaded the pitch and reached Lionel Messi and his team mates before security guards could intervene.
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FIFA World Cup: Portugal's fit-again Ronaldo arrives in Brazil
June 12, 2014 8:29 ISTCAMPINAS, Brazil : Cristiano Ronaldo strolled off a plane, lifted a hand and coolly pointed his finger to acknowledge a group of fans who were shouting out his name. The Portugal and Real Madrid star
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FIFA World Cup: Neymar anxious ahead of Brazil's opening match
June 12, 2014 8:04 ISTSAO PAULO : Brazil striker Neymar is only 22 years old, but knows he will be carrying the hopes of the host country at the World Cup. He is already getting goosebumps just thinking about
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FIFA World Cup: Croatia confident it can stun Brazil in opener
June 12, 2014 7:09 ISTSAO PAULO (AP) -- A confident Croatia is ready to spoil Brazil's party in their World Cup opener and continue a long tradition of first match upsets at the tournament. With all the pressure on
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FIFA World Cup: This day that year: Brazil best be aware of opening day shocks
June 12, 2014 11:40 ISTNew Delhi: A special series on the historic significance of the day in FIFA World cup. Today we take a look on 12th June On opening day: Brazil would be well-served if it looks back
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Only 9 percent French fans think Les Bleus will win World Cup
June 11, 2014 22:55 ISTParis: Recent polls showed that only nine percent of French fans think that France will win the FIFA World Cup in Brazil.But readings were better when it came to their chances of qualifying for the
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Nothing compares to a World Cup title: Spain coach
June 11, 2014 22:50 ISTParis: Despite winning a lot of trophies and playing in many top tournaments, Spanish head coach Vicente del Bosque underlined that winning the FIFA World Cup is still the best."Nothing compares to a world title.
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FIFA Fever: Indian fans go crazy for the World Cup
June 23, 2014 8:00 ISTNew Delhi: FIFA World Cup 2014 is under way and with the round of 16 beginning soon. It has been raining goals this year and we also witnessed some major upsets like of Spain and
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FIFA World Cup: Honduras seek to beat France
June 11, 2014 19:42 ISTSao Paulo: Honduras is eyeing more than just a draw in its FIFA World Cup opener against France on Sunday.The team's head coach Luis Fernando Suarez said his players will not settle for a draw
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FIFA World Cup: Dutch de Guzman ready for Spain opener
June 11, 2014 19:36 ISTRio de Janeiro: After recovering from his injury, Dutch midfielder Jonathan de Guzman has joined the last training session of his team ahead of the FIFA World Cup which kicks off Thursday.De Guzman is ready
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Brazil weather a concern for Spain
June 11, 2014 19:30 ISTCuritiba (Brazil): The Spanish team is concerned about the temperature changes during the FIFA World Cup in Brazil which kicks off Thursday.Spain is camping here where temperatures reach 10 degrees Celcius while the team will
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FIFA World Cup: Spain, Brazil favourites; Argentina, Belgium surprise packages
June 11, 2014 23:31 ISTSao Paulo: Defending champions Spain and hosts Brazil start as favourites for the 2014 FIFA World Cup crown but South American giants Argentina and new kids on the block Belgium can spring a few surprises.An
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Netherlands looking to stymie Spain in World Cup
June 11, 2014 18:44 ISTRIO DE JANEIRO: Spain and the Netherlands played out one of the most disappointing World Cup finals in history four years ago. They get a chance to make amends right away in Brazil. In one
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FIFA World Cup: Ronaldo returns, Portugal routs Ireland 5-1in final warm up
June 11, 2014 14:08 ISTEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.: Hugo Almeida scored the goals. Cristiano Ronaldo was the star. Almeida's two first-half goals paced Portugal to a 5-1 victory over Ireland on Tuesday, the team's final friendly before heading to Brazil
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FIFA World Cup: Match schedule
July 02, 2014 7:21 ISTNew Delhi: New Delhi: The knockout stage of the FIFA world Cup will begin from 28th June. A total of sixteen teams will battle it out in this stage to reach the quarter-finals of the
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FIFA World Cup: Germany's Philipp Lahm unsure what position he will play
June 11, 2014 10:37 ISTPORTO SEGURO, Brazil : As captain, Philipp Lahm already has a special role in the Germany team. He is not so sure about his role in the upcoming World Cup matches, however. Injuries are forcing
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FIFA World Cup: Yuichi Nishimura of Japan to referee the opening match
June 11, 2014 9:53 ISTSAO PAULO : Japanese referee Yuichi Nishimura will handle the opening game of the World Cup between Brazil and Croatia as FIFA picked the same official who oversaw the Brazilians' elimination in the last tournament
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FIFA World Cup: Messi's bouts of nausea puzzle world of football
June 11, 2014 9:56 ISTBELO HORIZONTE, Brazil : Shortly after coming on as a second-half sub in Argentina's last World Cup warm-up, Lionel Messi doubled over and appeared to vomit on the pitch. He's done it at least a
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Know Gianluigi Buffon,the Italian goalie who will be playing his fifth World Cup
June 15, 2014 8:13 ISTMANGARATIBA, Brazil: In every edition of the world cup, new records are being made while the old ones are broken. The 2014 world cup will be the fifth one for the Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon.
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FIFA World Cup: Brazil's animal oracle predicts home win
June 11, 2014 9:37 ISTPRAIA DO FORTE, Brazil : The animal oracle predictions for the World Cup have begun, with host nation Brazil getting a vote of confidence from its chosen turtle tipster. By making a patriotic choice of
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Brazil ready to finally get World Cup underway
June 11, 2014 23:20 ISTSAO PAULO : It's almost time. The day Brazilians have been anxiously waiting for is finally arriving. Brazil plays Croatia on Thursday to get the home World Cup underway, beginning its quest for a sixth
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Ghana wins warmup before World Cup opener
June 10, 2014 12:46 ISTMIAMI: Striker Jordan Ayew scored a hat trick after entering the game as a substitute Monday as Ghana won its warmup match for next week's World Cup by beating South Korea 4-0. Ghana plays the
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