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AFP, Published on 14/07/2014
» BUENOS AIRES - Mareike Fuerst had Argentina's colors painted on one cheek, Germany's on the other, and was draped in her home country's flag -- but planned to stash it beneath her Lionel Messi jersey for the trip home.
AFP, Published on 12/07/2014
» BRASILIA (BRAZIL) - The BRICS group of emerging powers will launch its own development bank at a summit next week, using its growing influence to establish a counterweight to Western-dominated financial organizations.
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.
AFP, Published on 24/06/2014
» Croatian fans on Tuesday were mourning their shattered World Cup dreams following the national side's 3-1 defeat at the hands of Mexico in Brazil.
AFP, Published on 15/06/2014
» Brazilian authorities have augmented the country's long list of public holidays during the World Cup to let the football-loving country enjoy the tournament and also cut down on traffic problems.
Published on 13/06/2014
» SAO PAULO - With all of the issues and questions leading up to the World Cup, Itaquerao Stadium shined under blue skies as Brazil kicked off its home World Cup with a football-style carnival.
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.
AFP, Published on 05/06/2014
» Sao Paulo underground workers announced an open-ended strike amid fresh protests Wednesday, hitting World Cup preparations as Brazil defended itself against criticism over chronic delays and soaring costs.
AFP, Published on 05/06/2014
» Spain's all-time leading goalscorer David Villa said he will retire from international duty after the World Cup in Brazil, in an interview broadcast on Wednesday.
AFP, Published on 05/06/2014
» With the June 12 kickoff looming, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff defended her government's preparations for the World Cup on Wednesday amid criticism over chronic delays and soaring costs.