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World Cup: money making no-brainer or costly folly?
AFP, Published on 25/05/2014
» The World Cup will cost Brazil more than $11 billion, a sum that sparked outraged protests and sent economists dashing for new data on an old question: is hosting global sports events worth it?
Cell phone question mark at World Cup stadiums
AFP, Published on 21/05/2014
» At least two of Brazil's 12 World Cup host stadiums will not be able to provide fans the cell-phone and Internet coverage that organizers had promised, telecoms companies revealed.
Qatar begins work on first World Cup stadium
AFP, Published on 20/05/2014
» Qatar on Tuesday began work on the first stadium for the 2022 World Cup as the debate rages over whether the tournament should take place amid soaring summer temperatures.
Brazil vows to keep out Argentina hooligans
AFP, Published on 13/05/2014
» Brazil on Monday vowed to crack down on hooligans intent on trouble at the World Cup and voiced particular concern about Argentina's fans.