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Japan's World Cup dream boosted by weekend golden treble
AFP, Published on 26/05/2014
» Japan's World Cup preparations were given a timely shot in the arm after their female counterparts captured the Asian Cup on a day of triple celebration for the country.
Germany eager to end World Cup third-place curse
AFP, Published on 26/05/2014
» Germany head to Brazil aiming to end their 24-year wait for a fourth World Cup title with captain Philipp Lahm insisting he is sick of finishing third.
World Cup trophy makes stop in Tokyo
AFP, Published on 23/05/2014
» Rugby's Webb Ellis Cup, awarded to the winner of the World Cup, has made its first stop in Tokyo of a global tour to promote the 2015 edition in England.
Africa World Cup triumph may be some way off
AFP, Published on 23/05/2014
» Brazilian legend Pele predicted an African team would lift the World Cup before the end of the 20th century, but it could be some time yet before it comes true.
Park the bus! World Cup slogans go down like a flat tyre
AFP, Published on 20/05/2014
» As World Cup fever mounts in Brazil, the unveiling of slogans to be splashed on team buses has gone down like a flat tyre.
Scolari to become World Cup legend or loser
AFP, Published on 15/05/2014
» Luiz Felipe Scolari is putting his legendary status on the line as Brazil's coach at the World Cup, and now faces a major distraction after Portuguese authorities charged him on Wednesday with tax fraud.
Santos seeks World Cup farewell gift for Greeks
AFP, Published on 13/05/2014
» Greece will create a little bit of history in Brazil in June and reach the World Cup knockout stages for the first time, coach Fernando Santos has confidently predicted.