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FIFA World Cup: JLo won't perform in World Cup opener
June 09, 2014 10:41 ISTSao Paulo: Jennifer Lopez won't perform the World Cup's official song alongside fellow artists Pitbull and Claudia Leitte during the tournament's opening ceremony in Brazil, FIFA officials said Sunday. Soccer's governing body said Lopez cannot
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FIFA World Cup: Iran beats Trinidad 2-0 in last World Cup warm-up
June 09, 2014 9:59 ISTSao Paulo: Iran defeated Trinidad and Tobago 2-0 in a World Cup warm-up Sunday played on a training ground that was empty apart from a few journalists. Ehsan Haji Safi scored late in the first
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FIFA World Cup:France thrashes Jamaica 8-0 in final warm-up match
June 09, 2014 9:51 ISTLille, France: France heads to Brazil with its confidence high after rounding off its World Cup warm-up matches by thrashing Jamaica 8-0 on Sunday, with striker Karim Benzema scoring two and creating two in an
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FIFA World Cup: Dutch drop attacking system to counter Spain
June 09, 2014 9:33 ISTRio De Janeiro: The days of fluent, attacking "total football" are long gone for the Netherlands. Now, results matter more than the way they are achieved. It's a bitter pill to swallow for an older
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Germany arrives in Brazil with injury worries
June 08, 2014 19:25 ISTPORTO SEGURO, Brazil: Germany arrived at its World Cup base by ferry on Sunday, welcomed by flag-waving schoolchildren and a small crowd of well-wishers. Joachim Loew's injury-hit squad enjoyed the sunshine during the short ride
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Cameroon's players refuse to travel over bonus pay
June 08, 2014 21:03 ISTPARIS: Cameroon's World Cup team refused to board a plane due to take them to Brazil on Sunday because of a long-running dispute over bonus payments for the tournament. Cameroon team spokesman Raphael Nkoa told
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When FIFA World Cup trophy visited India
June 09, 2014 9:21 ISTNew Delhi: With the football fever starting to grip all the nations across the globe, the world cup trophy was presented before the audience in a glittering ceremony which was held in Kolkata .The master
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FIFA World Cup: Fernando Torres sees Spain as favourites
June 08, 2014 14:14 ISTMadrid: Spain striker Fernando Torres is confident that his country can continue their incredible winning run in major tournaments when the World Cup kicks off June 12.Torres scored the goal which set Spain on their
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FIFA World Cup: The crucial five players for Germany
June 16, 2014 7:33 ISTNew Delhi: One of the most consistent side in the recent times. The European nation has been the semi-finalist in the previous edition of World Cup where they were beaten by the ultimate winners Spain
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FIFA World Cup: Diego Costa looks healthy as Spain tops El Salvador 2-0 in warm up
June 08, 2014 9:56 ISTLANDOVER, Md: Diego Costa's hamstring withstood 74 minutes on a hot and humid afternoon just six days before Spain opens the defense of its World Cup title. He showed bursts of speed, jostled with defenders
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FIFA World Cup:Alvarez, Messi score as Argentina beats Slovenia in warm up
June 08, 2014 8:38 ISTLA PLATA, Argentina: Argentina easily beat Slovenia 2-0 in its last World Cup warmup with goals from Ricardo Alvarez and Lionel Messi on Saturday. Alvarez put a second-string Argentina ahead in the first half with
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FIFA World Cup: Luiz Scolari not likely to change team for the opener
June 08, 2014 7:39 ISTSAO PAULO : Luiz Felipe Scolari is unlikely to change Brazil's starting lineup for the World Cup opener despite struggling in its final warm-up matches. Scolari said adjustments need to be made to the squad
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FIFA World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo trains with Portugal
June 08, 2014 6:51 ISTLISBON, Portugal : Cristiano Ronaldo resumed training with the Portugal squad on Saturday after recovering from leg injuries that threatened to sideline him from their World Cup opener against Germany. The Portuguese Football Federation said
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Reus ruled out of World Cup for Germany
June 07, 2014 20:51 ISTBERLIN: Germany attacking midfielder Marco Reus was ruled out of the World Cup on Saturday with an ankle injury sustained in a 6-1 friendly win over Armenia. The German Football Federation said that Reus suffered
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Former Brazilian football player killed in crash
June 07, 2014 20:45 ISTSAO PAULO: The Brazilian football team Internacional says former striker and coach Fernando Lucio da Costa, better known as Fernandao, has died in a helicopter crash. The team says on its website that the 36-year
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Happy to play for Spain, but still a Brazilian: Costa
June 07, 2014 20:02 ISTMadrid: Spain's Brazilian born striker Diego Costa has defended his decision to play for his adopted home rather than his homeland in the forthcoming 2014 World Cup finals.Costa is eligible to play for Spain despite
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Bebeto recreates cradling a baby after 20 years
June 09, 2014 9:45 ISTNew Delhi: 1994 world Cup is remembered for amazing goals and skill but its also remembered for a celebration that made former Brazilian striker Bebeto overnight celebrity.Bebeto celebrated the 20th anniversary of one of the
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FIFA World Cup: Officials approve temporary stands for opener
June 07, 2014 11:01 ISTSAO PAULO: Brazilian officials have authorized the use of temporary stands at the stadium hosting the World Cup opener in Sao Paulo next week. Authorities inspected the Itaquerao stadium on Friday and said it will
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FIFA World Cup: Greece edges Bolivia 2-1 in warm-up
June 07, 2014 10:23 ISTHarrison, N.J.: Panagiotis Kone ended Greece's nearly four-game goalless streak in the first half and the Europeans beat Bolivia 2-1 Friday night, their last friendly before heading to Brazil for the World Cup. Kone's goal
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FIFA World Cup: Colombia wins World Cup tuneup over Jordan, 3-0
June 07, 2014 10:15 ISTBuenos Aires: Colombia used two penalty kick goals to ease past Jordan 3-0 in a warm-up for the World Cup on Friday. Twice Jordan, which did not qualify for the international soccer championship, committed hand
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FIFA World Cup: Bruno Alves' goal gives Portugal 1-0 win over Mexico in warm up
June 07, 2014 10:17 ISTFOXBOROUGH, Mass: Portugal won a World Cup tuneup without star Cristiano Ronaldo. He'll be needed more once soccer's biggest tournament starts. With the 2013 FIFA world player of the year sidelined for the second game
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FIFA World Cup: In Argentina, even dogs get snazzy for World Cup
June 08, 2014 7:44 ISTBuenos Aires, Argentina: In some cultures, dressing a dog in the Argentine team jersey with the number 10 on its back could be seen as an insult to Lionel Messi. But in Buenos Aires, the
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FIFA Cup: Brazil beats Serbia 1-0 in final World Cup warm-up
June 07, 2014 8:33 ISTSao Paulo: Striker Fred scored early in the second half to help Brazil defeat Serbia 1-0 in its final warm-up before the World Cup on Friday. Brazil was struggling and fans were jeering the team
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FIFA World Cup: Suarez jogs on field for first time since surgery
June 07, 2014 8:23 ISTMontevideo, Uruguay: Uruguay striker Luis Suarez jogged on a football pitch on Friday for the first time since knee surgery two weeks ago. Suarez did stretching exercises and some light jogging during a Uruguay team
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FIFA World Cup: Brazil strikes a threat to a mega event
June 07, 2014 8:11 ISTSao Paulo: Brazilian police used tear gas, rubber bullets and stun grenades to disperse striking workers inside a subway station on Friday, adding to fears that labor unrest could disrupt the FIFA World Cup that
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Fifa World Cup: Despite struggles, Italy optimistic on arrival
June 07, 2014 8:01 ISTManagaraatiba, Brazil: Italy coach Cesare Prandelli doesn't appear the least bit concerned over the Azzurri's poor run-up to the World Cup. The four-time champions arrived in Brazil on Friday following two disappointing results in warmup
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FIFA World Cup: France winger Franck Ribery ruled out with an injury
June 07, 2014 7:16 ISTPARIS : France's World Cup ambitions were dealt a significant blow just three days before the team's departure for Brazil, with winger Franck Ribery forced to pull out of the tournament after failing to overcome
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Spain will win the World Cup: De Gea
June 06, 2014 20:18 ISTMadrid: Goalkeeper David de Gea remains hopeful that Spain would defend the World Cup in Brazil.De Gea said it has been his childhood dream to represent Spain in the World Cup, reports EFE. De Gea
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