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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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Sao Paulo stadium given clearance for World Cup opener
June 10, 2014 12:33 ISTSao Paulo: Brazilian authorities have given clearance to Sao Paulo's Itaquerao stadium to host the World Cup opener between Brazil and Croatia Thursday.State news service Agencia Brasil said the city's fire department approved the venue
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FIFA World Cup: Ecuador calls up last-minute replacement
June 10, 2014 14:14 ISTQuito: Ecuador called up a last-minute replacement to their 2014 World Cup squad after Segundo Castillo got injured in a warm-up match ten days ago.Chivas USA midfielder Oswaldo Minda has been called up by coach
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FIFA World Cup 2014: 10 facts you must know about
June 11, 2014 7:52 ISTNew Delhi: The biggest soccer extravaganza is just two days away and whole world is already suffering from to what we call “Football Fever” as 32 nations will be competing against each other for one
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Brazil defense a concern ahead of World Cup opener
June 10, 2014 14:15 ISTSAO PAULO: Brazil enters its final days of preparations for the World Cup paying extra attention to its defense. Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari spent part of the team's training session on Monday making adjustments to
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FIFA World Cup: Miroslav Klose gets native dance as birthday present
June 10, 2014 14:16 ISTPORTO SEGURO, Brazil: Inside a circle of dancers wearing native costumes, Miroslav Klose stood out as he celebrated his birthday in unusual style on Monday. It wasn't a traditional "Happy Birthday" rendering for the Germany
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David Villa to retire from international football after World Cup
June 10, 2014 16:05 ISTWashington: David Villa, former Valencia, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid player, announced Monday that he will retire from international football after the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.In an exclusive interview to EFE, Villa said that he
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Football stars romancing out in the beach before the start of World Cup
June 10, 2014 16:06 ISTNew Delhi: The final countdown of FIFA World Cup has begun which begins on June 12 and all the football stars have started to land on Brazil. It will be a month full of stress
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FIFA World Cup: A look at the Boots on the ground
June 10, 2014 6:44 ISTPortland, Ore: Nike, adidas, Puma and other shoemakers are all trotting out new and innovative looks for this summer's World Cup. Gone are the old-school black boots like the fabled Puma Kings worn by Pele.
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Count down begins as World Cup kicks off this week in Brazil
June 09, 2014 12:26 ISTRio 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
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FIFA World Cup: Spain lands in Brazil to begin title defense
June 09, 2014 10:48 ISTCuritiba, Spain: Spain arrived in Brazil on Sunday as it prepares to defend its World Cup trophy. Wet weather welcomed the world champion's to the southeastern city of Curitiba, where Spain will be based throughout
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