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Suarez to appeal 'fascist' bite ban - lawyer
AFP, Published on 12/07/2014
» MADRID - Uruguyan striker Luis Suarez will appeal a "fascist' four-month ban for biting a World Cup rival, his lawyer said Friday.
Vatican calls for global ceasefire during World Cup final
AFP, Published on 12/07/2014
» VATICAN CITY - The Vatican on Friday called for a truce in wars around the globe during Sunday's World Cup final, taking to social media with the hashtag #pauseforpeace as a conflict in the Gaza Strip escalates and killings continue in Ukraine.
Van Gaal gunning for Brazil in Brasilia
AFP, Published on 11/07/2014
» BRASíLIA - After deep initial scepticism, Dutch coach Louis van Gaal goes into Saturday's third place play-off determined to down hosts Brazil and end the World Cup on a high note.
Portugal's Jorge Costa to coach Gabon
AFP, Published on 11/07/2014
» LIBREVILLE - Former Portuguese international defender Jorge Costa has been appointed coach of Gabon, replacing compatriot Paulo Duarte, the national federation confirmed on Friday.
Saints prove easy prey in World Cup shop window
AFP, Published on 11/07/2014
» LONDON - The World Cup has ripped the heart out of rags-to-riches English Premier League side Southampton who could lose nearly half their first team who featured in the tournament.
Barcelona strike deal for World Cup biter Suarez
AFP, Published on 11/07/2014
» Barcelona struck a deal on Friday to buy Uruguayan star striker Luis Suarez from Liverpool, sealing the transfer despite an uproar over him biting a World Cup rival.
Tearful Neymar backs 'friend' Messi as Argentina, Germany prepare
AFP, Published on 11/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Tearful Brazil star Neymar says he is prepared to set aside the historical rivalry between South America's two footballing heavyweights as he wants four-time world footballer of the year Lionel Messi to win the World Cup when Argentina meets Germany in Sunday's final.
All Blacks star scrum-half Weepu signs for London Welsh
AFP, Published on 11/07/2014
» LONDON - All Blacks' World Cup winning scrum half Piri Weepu on Friday signed for English Premiership side London Welsh in a move destined to end his international career.
Police manhunt after FIFA partner exec flees arrest
AFP, Published on 11/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - An executive from the World Cup's hospitality services firm escaped out the back door of his plush Rio de Janeiro hotel to avoid arrest on charges of illegally selling tickets, authorities said.
Neymar wants Messi to beat Germans in World Cup final
AFP, Published on 11/07/2014
» Brazilian superstar Neymar said Thursday he wants team-mate Lionel Messi to lead Argentina to victory in the World Cup final against Germany.