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Brazil launches World Cup amid Sao Paulo clashes
AFP, Published on 13/06/2014
» Brazil launched the World Cup on Thursday trying to put on a carnival atmosphere after police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters in Sao Paulo opposed to the tournament.
World Cup 2014 opener - Brazil v Croatia: Live Report
AFP, Published on 13/06/2014
» 22:16 GMT - AFP IS CLOSING THIS LIVE REPORT AFTER star striker Neymar scored a bitterly contested penalty among two goals as Brazil beat Croatia 3-1 in the opening game of the World Cup in Sao Paolo on Thursday.
World Cup debut for goal technology
AFP, Published on 12/06/2014
» Goalline technology will be used at a World Cup for the first time in Brazil with its backers insisting it is 100 percent accurate and cannot be hacked.
Returning Ronaldo leads Portugal to big win
AFP, Published on 11/06/2014
» Cristiano Ronaldo had a hand in a goal and hit a post on his return as Portugal concluded their World Cup preparations with a 5-1 romp over the Republic of Ireland.
Argentina in Falklands dig on World Cup eve
AFP, Published on 08/06/2014
» Argentina's footballers inflamed their country's rivalry with England on the eve of the World Cup on Saturday, unfurling a banner claiming sovereignty of the Falkland Islands before defeating Slovenia 2-0.
Italy held to draw by lowly Luxembourg
AFP, Published on 05/06/2014
» Italy were stunned by a late goal from minnows Luxembourg on Wednesday as they were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw in Perugia in their final friendly before the World Cup.
Van Persie injury scare taints Dutch win
AFP, Published on 05/06/2014
» Robin van Persie handed the Netherlands a fitness worry ahead of the World Cup after the Manchester United striker picked up a groin problem in Wednesday's 2-0 friendly win over Wales in Amsterdam.
England draw Ecuador 2-2 in World Cup warm-up
AFP, Published on 05/06/2014
» MIAMI, Florida - Wayne Rooney and Rickie Lambert were on target for an experimental England side in a 2-2 draw with Ecuador on Wednesday which turned testy with two late red cards.
England, Ecuador stage testy draw
AFP, Published on 05/06/2014
» MIAMI, Florida - Wayne Rooney and Rickie Lambert were on target for an experimental England side in a 2-2 friendly draw with Ecuador on Wednesday which turned sour with two late red cards.
Brazil look World Cup-ready on pitch -- off it, not so much
AFP, Published on 04/06/2014
» Brazil thrashed Panama in a friendly Tuesday, looking very much ready for the World Cup, although off the pitch, the hosts were still rushing to finish their stadiums nine days from kick-off.