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  FIFA World Cup: Dutch de Guzman ready for Spain opener

  Football | June 11, 2014 19:36 IST

  Rio 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

  Football | June 11, 2014 19:30 IST

  Curitiba (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

  Football | June 11, 2014 23:31 IST

  Sao 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

  Football | June 11, 2014 18:44 IST

  RIO 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

  Football | June 11, 2014 14:08 IST

  EAST 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

  Football | July 02, 2014 7:21 IST

  New 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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  Brazil ready to finally get World Cup underway

  Football | June 11, 2014 23:20 IST

  SAO 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

  Football | June 10, 2014 12:46 IST

  MIAMI: 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

  Football | June 10, 2014 12:33 IST

  Sao 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

  Football | June 10, 2014 14:14 IST

  Quito: 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

  Football | June 11, 2014 7:52 IST

  New 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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  FIFA World Cup: Miroslav Klose gets native dance as birthday present

  Football | June 10, 2014 14:16 IST

  PORTO 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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  Football stars romancing out in the beach before the start of World Cup

  Football | June 10, 2014 16:06 IST

  New 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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  Germany arrives in Brazil with injury worries

  Football | June 08, 2014 19:25 IST

  PORTO 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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  FIFA World Cup: Fernando Torres sees Spain as favourites

  Football | June 08, 2014 14:14 IST

  Madrid:  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

  Football | June 16, 2014 7:33 IST

  New 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

  Football | June 08, 2014 9:56 IST

  LANDOVER, 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

  Football | June 08, 2014 8:38 IST

  LA 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

  Football | June 08, 2014 7:39 IST

  SAO 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

  Football | June 08, 2014 6:51 IST

  LISBON, 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