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Cup final sets records on social media
AFP, Published on 14/07/2014
» PARIS - Germany's nail-biting victory over Argentina in the World Cup final entered the record books on social media giants Twitter and Facebook.
Germany basks in World Cup glory as Argentina licks wounds
AFP, Published on 14/07/2014
» Germany basked in the glory of their fourth World Cup title on Monday after a 1-0 thriller against Argentina made them the first European team to win football's top tournament while in South America.
World Cup excitement peaks with Germany-Argentina clash
AFP, Published on 13/07/2014
» World Cup fever swept the globe Sunday ahead of the tournament final between Lionel Messi's Argentina and a formidable German team seeking a fourth title.
Brazil booed as Netherlands claim third
AFP, Published on 13/07/2014
» Brazil's miserable World Cup campaign ended in a chorus of boos on Saturday as the hosts slumped to a 3-0 defeat against the Netherlands in the third place playoff match.
Brazil booed as Netherlands claim third
AFP, Published on 12/07/2014
» Brazil's miserable World Cup campaign ended to a chorus of boos on Saturday as the hosts slumped to a 3-0 defeat against the Netherlands in the third place playoff match.
Saints prove easy prey in World Cup shop window
AFP, Published on 11/07/2014
» LONDON - The World Cup has ripped the heart out of rags-to-riches English Premier League side Southampton who could lose nearly half their first team who featured in the tournament.
Etiquette gets reboot for digital age
AFP, Published on 05/07/2014
» The digital age has created a host of new etiquette dilemmas.
World Cup of selfies: From Neymar to Merkel
AFP, Published on 02/07/2014
» Click. Brazilian football star Neymar poses shirtless with his girlfriend. Click. German forward Lukas Podolski has his arm around Chancellor Angela Merkel in a stadium locker room.
World Cup breaks Facebook record for online chatter
AFP, Published on 01/07/2014
» Facebook on Monday said that the World Cup has kicked up more action at the leading social network than any other event in history.
World Cup fever, even in Brazil's Amazon rainforest
AFP, Published on 26/06/2014
» Even in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil, the World Cup is big news -- and big business.