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World Cup poised for troubled kick-off
AFP, Published on 11/06/2014
» Brazil's President Dilma Roussef vowed that her country is ready to host the most trouble-plagued World Cup in history from Thursday as she confronted public anger at the multi-billion-dollar price tag.
Brazil president defends World Cup
AFP, Published on 11/06/2014
» Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said Tuesday her country was ready to host the World Cup in two days, rejecting criticism of delays, overspending and chaos in the tournament's preparations.
Football-mad Brazil's World Cup ambivalence
AFP, Published on 11/06/2014
» The protests, strikes and general malaise ahead of the World Cup in Brazil have been all the more surprising given the country's long-time love affair with football.
Paraplegic in 'Iron Man' bodysuit to open World Cup
AFP, Published on 09/06/2014
» The first kick at the World Cup opening ceremony will be made by a paraplegic wearing an Iron Man-like robotic bodysuit controlled by signals from the brain.
Fifa pressed over Thailand graft
AFP, Published on 09/06/2014
» Major sponsors Adidas, Sony and Visa on Sunday demanded that Fifa thoroughly investigate corruption allegations over Qatar's 2022 World Cup bid, piling pressure on football's rulers over the scandal.
England, Germany arrive for World Cup
AFP, Published on 09/06/2014
» England and Germany arrived in Brazil Sunday to launch their World Cup campaigns, with reigning champions Spain expected later and disgruntled Cameroon delaying their departure over a bonus row.
Police, strikers clash in Sao Paulo
AFP, Published on 07/06/2014
» SAO PAULO - Brazil's World Cup preparations endured a rough, as police clashed with striking subway workers in Sao Paulo, massive traffic jams snarled the mega-city and fans booed the national team.
Blatter confident over Cup as chaos grips Sao Paulo
AFP, Published on 05/06/2014
» Football supremo Sepp Blatter voiced confidence that Brazil would deliver a successful World Cup on Thursday as the city hosting the tournament's opening match grappled with transport chaos.
New protests hit Brazil eight days from World Cup
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.
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.