2014 World Cup
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Ibrahimovic promises to continue Sweden career
Football | Jun 17, 2012, 04:04 PM ISTUkraine, Jun17: Zlatan Ibrahimovic has pledged to continue his international career with Sweden, already looking ahead to the 2014 World Cup after an early exit at the European Championship.Sweden was eliminated from Euro 2012 after
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Copacabana To Host Fan Fest During 2014 World Cup
Football | Apr 14, 2012, 11:31 AM ISTSao Paulo, Apr 14: Fans hanging out at Copacabana beach will get to enjoy the World Cup experience in 2014.FIFA and local organizers said Friday that Copacabana has been selected as a Fan Fest location
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Brazil's Lower House Passes Key WCup Bill, Finally
Football | Mar 29, 2012, 09:31 AM ISTSao Paulo, Mar 29: The lower house of Brazil's Congress on Wednesday finally passed a bill giving FIFA the guarantees needed to organize the 2014 World Cup.The Congress approved the bill after several delays which
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Cooperation Will Lead To Great World Cup, Says Blatter
Football | Mar 24, 2012, 09:17 AM ISTSao Paulo, Mar 24: FIFA President Sepp Blatter expects a great 2014 World Cup if Brazil and football's governing body work together to organize the event.Brazil's sports ministry said Friday that Blatter wrote a letter
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Australia Picks Strong Squad For Malaysia Friendly
Football | Sep 27, 2011, 08:57 AM ISTSydney ,Sept 27: Australia coach Holger Osieck selected a strong squad on Tuesday for next month's international friendly against Malaysia with Brett Emerton the only regular player missing.The 19 Australian players picked to play Malaysia
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Brazilian Congress Limits Powers Of FIFA, IOC
Football | Jun 30, 2011, 12:03 AM ISTSao Paulo, June 29 : Brazilian lawmakers have limited the powers of FIFA and IOC over projects related to the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics.In a bill aimed at reducing the bureaucracy for infrastructure
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Fifa Separates Political Rivals In World Cup Draw
Football | Jun 27, 2011, 11:05 PM ISTZurich, June 27: FIFA says it will limit potential political isses in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers by separating Russia and Georgia, plus Armenia and Azerbaijan, in the European draw.FIFA says it allowed UEFA's request
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Belize Kicks Off World Cup Qualifying With Win
Football | Jun 16, 2011, 03:58 PM ISTCouva, Trinidad, Jun 16 : Deon MacCauly scored three goals as Belize beat the tiny Caribbean island of Montserrat 5-2 Wednesday in the first qualifying match on the three-year road to the 2014 World Cup