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FIFA World Cup: On this day Pagliuca becomes 1st keeper sent off
June 23, 2014 13:00 ISTOn 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 ISTSao 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 ISTBRASILIA, 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 ISTMANAUS, 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 ISTSao 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 ISTRECIFE, 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 ISTMANAUS, 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 ISTPORTO 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 ISTRio 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 ISTSao 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 ISTMumbai: 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 ISTRIO 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 ISTTERESOPOLIS, 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 ISTRio 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 ISTRio 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 ISTMOGI 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 ISTA 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 ISTCUIABA, 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
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FIFA World Cup: Algeria lowers target before South Korea match
June 22, 2014 6:24 ISTPORTO ALEGRE, Brazil: Algeria hasn't won a World Cup match since 1982, and the team's coach is out to lower expectations before its next one in Brazil. "The South Korean team is basically better than
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FIFA World Cup: We must improve says Messi
June 22, 2014 6:16 ISTBelo Horizonte (Brazil): Lionel Messi admitted Saturday that Argentina must improve if they are to remain in contention for a third FIFA World Cup title.The Albiceleste struggled to break down a stubborn Iran at the
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FIFA World Cup: Nigeria beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-0
June 22, 2014 5:54 ISTCUIABA, Brazil: Nigeria eliminated Bosnia-Herzegovina from World Cup contention with a 1-0 win over the tournament newcomers on Saturday, with Peter Odemwingie's first-half goal getting the African champions closer to the knockout stage. Odemwingie sealed
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Meet your favorite FIFA 2014 stars flaunting their body art
June 23, 2014 8:24 ISTNew Delhi: There was a time when only bikers and sailors used to have tattoos but today they are flaunted by everyone from movie stars to sportspersons, and most of your friends too! This year
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FIFA World Cup: Brazil wary of already eliminated Cameroon
June 22, 2014 2:39 ISTTERESOPOLIS, Brazil: Brazil faces what should be a relatively simple task to advance past the group stage at its home World Cup -- draw or beat a Cameroon team that is playing its last match
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FIFA World Cup: Germany draws 2-2 with Ghana in Group G game
June 22, 2014 2:52 ISTFORTALEZA, Brazil: Ghana held Germany to a 2-2 draw on Saturday despite veteran striker Miroslav Klose coming on as a substitute to tie the World Cup scoring record with the equalizer in their highly entertaining
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FIFA World Cup: Wayne Rooney apologizes to fans after England's disastrous exit
June 22, 2014 1:02 ISTRio de Janeiro: Wayne Rooney on Saturday apologized to England fans for the country's disastrous exit from the World Cup after two defeats.The 28-year-old Manchester United striker said on his Facebook page that he was
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FIFA World Cup: Messi gives Argentina 1-0 Cup win over Iran
June 21, 2014 23:51 ISTBELO HORIZONTE, Brazil: Lionel Messi scored a superb goal in stoppage time to give Argentina a 1-0 victory over Iran on Saturday and secure his team's place in the second round of the World Cup.
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FIFA World Cup: Match Preview:Argentina switches to 3-man attack against Iran
June 21, 2014 21:24 ISTBELO HORIZONTE, Brazil : Argentina has returned to a three-man attack consisting of Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuain and Sergio Aguero in its World Cup match against Iran on Saturday. Coach Alejandro Sabella started with a
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FIFA World Cup:Germany's Sami Khedira puzzled by second-match woes
June 21, 2014 20:45 ISTFORTALEZA, Brazil : Germany midfielder Sami Khedira is mystified as to why some teams, including his own, seem to run into problems in their second matches at big tournaments. Already at this World Cup, Italy
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