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Missing World Cup ticket executive not "fugitive" - firm
AFP, Published on 12/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - A World Cup ticketing excutive who fled a Rio de Janeiro hotel just before police arrived to detain him is not "a fugitive," his company said Friday.
Brazil boosts security at Rio World Cup stadium
AFP, Published on 21/06/2014
» Brazil will use stronger barriers and post police in high-risk areas to prevent further invasions by ticketless fans at World Cup matches in Maracana Stadium, officials said.
Chile fans storm Rio stadium, 85 detained
AFP, Published on 19/06/2014
» Scores of ticketless Chilean fans gate-crashed the Maracana Stadium on Wednesday, breaking through fences in a desperate rush to see their team's World Cup game against Spain, leading to 85 arrests.
Chile fans arrested after 'invading' Maracana
AFP, Published on 19/06/2014
» Brazilian police arrested about 100 Chile fans Wednesday for smashing their way into the Maracana Stadium, in some of the most serious disorder to date at the World Cup.
Chile fans arrested after 'invading' Maracana
AFP, Published on 19/06/2014
» About 30 Chilean football fans were arrested Wednesday after breaking a door and rushing into the media center at the stadium where their team were playing Spain in the World Cup.
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.
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.
Protests as Brazil stars arrive at World Cup camp
AFP, Published on 27/05/2014
» Brazil's national squad ran a gauntlet of protesters as they reported for World Cup training against a backdrop of public anger over spending on the tournament.
$856m invested on World Cup security
dpa, Published on 24/05/2014
» BRASILIA - Brazil has spent more than 850 million United States dollars on security for the 2014 FIFA World Cup scheduled to start next month, officials said on Friday.