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France, Switzerland, Argentina win
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/06/2014
» France, Switzerland and Argentina emerge winners on day 4 of World 2014, goal-line technology is used for the first time and stars shine in Brazil.
Italy 2, England 1 on Balotelli's winning goal
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/06/2014
» It was not the cautious encounter predicted as both sides attacked, but Italy was just a little better with former Manchester City player Mario Balotelli scoring the winner.
England and Italy: What to expect
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/06/2014
» I've already posted a chapter from my book on the pre-match story. Here are excerpts from an actual pre-match story on tonight's battle between England and Italy.
Robocup: World Cup for robots (video)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/06/2014
» Brazil is also hosting World RoboCup 2014 with Thailand fielding a team. Robots have a long way to go but may challenge humans in a decade or two.
Brazil wins amid controversy: Read about it in English
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/06/2014
» Learners: You know what happened from your own language. Now read about how the action was described in English. We'll give you lots of help. Update: Japanese referee creates controversy.
World Cup English: The pre-match story
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/06/2014
» The pre-match story from "World Cup English". Who's fit? Who's not? What do the managers, players and experts have to say about the coming match? You'll have 64 matches to use what you learn in this lesson.
World Cup gambling: It's a man's man's world
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/06/2014
» The lottery is popular among women, but football betting is a man's game with a brainy image. Drinking and cheering wearing team jerseys helps men recreate a "tribal identity and male-only club mentality."
What's new in business news: June 10, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/06/2014
» True wins World Cup broadcast rights, single Japanese watermelon sells for B111,163 & China Mobile to buy into True raising B65bn.
What's new in business news: June 6, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/06/2014
» World Cup boost to Thai economy, wearable computer watches & clothing promises healthier lives & big CAT telecom investment in data centres.
World Cup: Best viewed at home
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/06/2014
» With a nightly curfew still in place, if you want to watch the World Cup in Bangkok, you will likely have to stay home to do it.