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Brazil leader hails World Cup as a success
AFP, Published on 12/07/2014
» BRASíLIA - Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said the World Cup has been a success but acknowledged the host country's football team needs reform after its humiliating elimination from the tournament.
IOC chief says Brazil World Cup exit won't sour 2016 Games
AFP, Published on 09/07/2014
» International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said Wednesday he was confident Brazil's World Cup humiliation would not sour the mood ahead of the 2016 Rio Olympics, and that the city would be ready.
Brazilians cry and curse at World Cup humiliation
AFP, Published on 09/07/2014
» Brazilians cried, cursed their president and covered their faces in shame after their beloved football team's humiliating 7-1 thrashing by Germany in the World Cup semi-finals Tuesday.
Brazilians cry and curse at World Cup humiliation
AFP, Published on 09/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazilians cried, cursed their president and covered their faces in shame after their beloved football team's humiliating 7-1 thrashing by Germany in the World Cup semi-finals Tuesday.
Brazil's Lula says World Cup a 'lesson' to naysayers
AFP, Published on 04/07/2014
» SAO PAULO - Brazil's former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who secured the World Cup during his administration, said Thursday the tournament's success will teach a "lesson" to those who predicted failure.
World Cup boosts Brazil economy, but what comes next?
AFP, Published on 27/06/2014
» With a goofy sales pitch, piercing vuvuzela solos and giant green and yellow hat, Brazilian entrepreneur Josimar Barbosa was wooing customers and raking in a World Cup windfall.
Latin passion dominates World Cup at midpoint
AFP, Published on 27/06/2014
» Look out Europe, Latin passion has taken over the World Cup, bringing a carnival atmosphere to the stadiums but also a security headache for Brazilian authorities.
Brazil's President Rousseff launches re-election bid
AFP, Published on 22/06/2014
» Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff formally launched her re-election bid, leading in opinion polls despite lingering discontent over World Cup costs.
Brazil's President Rousseff launches re-election bid
AFP, Published on 22/06/2014
» Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff formally launched her re-election bid on Saturday, leading in opinion polls despite lingering discontent over World Cup costs.
Brazil's President Rousseff launches re-election bid
AFP, Published on 22/06/2014
» Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff formally launched her re-election bid on Saturday, leading in opinion polls despite lingering discontent over World Cup costs.