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After World Cup success, concern at Rio Games
AFP, Published on 15/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazil defied dire predictions to deliver one of the best World Cups in history, but with two years until the Rio Olympics, organizers are racing against the clock all over again.
China, Germany in auto, aircraft deals as Merkel visits
AFP, Published on 07/07/2014
» China and Germany signed a series of trade and investment deals on Monday during a visit by Chancellor Angela Merkel, including agreements on two new Volkswagen factories and the sale of 123 Airbus helicopters.
Germany dismiss Algeria - barely
AFP, Published on 01/07/2014
» PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - Andre Schuerrle and Mesut Ozil struck in extra time to earn Germany a 2-1 win over Algeria in a pulsating last 16 clash in Porto Alegre on Monday and a quarter-final date with France.
Hail Cesar! 'keeper revels in change in fortunes
AFP, Published on 29/06/2014
» Labelled the villain after Brazil bowed out of the 2010 World Cup, Julio Cesar broke down in tears as he was toasted as a nation's saviour after the hosts scraped past Chile on Saturday.
Rampant South Africa shatter Scotland in one-off Test
AFP, Published on 29/06/2014
» South Africa ran out easy 55-6 winners against Scotland in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, helped by a sparkling performance from Springbok debutant number 10 Handre Pollard.
Fear grips Nigeria capital after attack in city centre
AFP, Published on 26/06/2014
» A bombing blamed on Boko Haram in the heart of Nigeria's capital raised fears Thursday of a worsening Islamist insurgency, with security forces struggling to prevent attacks in remote villages and near the seat of government.
Blue and white deluge hits Porto Alegre
AFP, Published on 25/06/2014
» A blue and white deluge hit southern port city of Porto Alegre on Wednesday, as an estimated 100,000 Argentina fans, one resplendent in papal robes, came to pay homage to their footballing god, Lionel Messi, due to be in action against Nigeria in their final Group F match at the World Cup finals.
Nigeria face Messi's Argentina with World Cup last 16 in reach
AFP, Published on 25/06/2014
» Nigeria face Lionel Messi's already qualified Argentina in Porto Alegre on Wednesday with a first appearance in the last 16 since 1998 tantalisingly within the African champions' grasp.
'King' Messi turns 27 in World Cup spotlight
AFP, Published on 25/06/2014
» Lionel Messi turned 27 on Tuesday in the full spotlight of the World Cup, the Argentina superstar receiving birthday wishes from hordes of fans camped outside the team hotel.
Algeria close to 2nd round after Korea feast
AFP, Published on 23/06/2014
» Algeria moved them tantalisingly close to a first ever appearance in the knock-out rounds after dishing out a 4-2 defeat to South Korea in Porto Alegre on Sunday.