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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.
Police disperse World Cup protest with tear gas
AFP, Published on 14/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Police launched tear gas and stun grenades Sunday to disperse some 300 anti-World Cup protesters who tried to march toward Rio de Janeiro's Maracana Stadium shortly before the Argentina-Germany final.
Olympics "top priority" after Cup -- IOC
AFP, Published on 13/07/2014
» BRASíLIA - The 2016 Rio Olympics will be "top priority" for Brazil once the World Cup ends Sunday, IOC head Thomas Bach said after meeting President Dilma Rousseff late Friday.
After German mauling, Brazil seeks soccer overhaul
AFP, Published on 12/07/2014
» SAO PAULO - Brazil's players and the coach asked for the fans' forgiveness after their record 7-1 mauling by Germany.
Germany, Argentina plot World Cup final tactics
AFP, Published on 12/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Germany and Argentina plotted battle tactics for the World Cup final Friday as Brazil prepared for an unwanted third place play-off with the Netherlands.
World Cup success eases Rio Olympics fears
AFP, Published on 12/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - The World Cup's success will help ease concerns over Rio de Janeiro's preparations for the 2016 Olympics, the city's mayor said Friday, promising that everything will be ready on time.
Germany ready for Argentina, Brazil chase third
AFP, Published on 12/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Germany and Argentina were plotting for the World Cup final Friday as Brazil prepared for an unwanted third place play-off with the Netherlands.
Vatican calls for global ceasefire during World Cup final
AFP, Published on 12/07/2014
» VATICAN CITY - The Vatican on Friday called for a truce in wars around the globe during Sunday's World Cup final, taking to social media with the hashtag #pauseforpeace as a conflict in the Gaza Strip escalates and killings continue in Ukraine.
Argentina in the final: Brazil's Cup nightmare deepens
AFP, Published on 10/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazilians might have thought that their World Cup nightmare couldn't possibly get any worse -- and then bitter rivals Argentina reached the final in their own backyard Wednesday.