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Suarez faces World Cup ban over bite
AFP, Published on 25/06/2014
» Football disciplinary chiefs gathered evidence against Luis Suarez on Wednesday as calls mounted for the Uruguay star to be kicked out of the World Cup after his latest biting storm.
Twitter sinks teeth into Suarez after World Cup 'bite'
AFP, Published on 25/06/2014
» Twitter users sank their teeth into Uruguay striker Luis Suarez on Wednesday after his World Cup bite scandal, flooding the network with images of him in a muzzle and calling for him to be banned.
Fear grips Nigeria capital after attack in city centre
AFP, Published on 26/06/2014
» A bombing blamed on Boko Haram in the heart of Nigeria's capital raised fears Thursday of a worsening Islamist insurgency, with security forces struggling to prevent attacks in remote villages and near the seat of government.
Suarez kicked out of World Cup for biting opponent
AFP, Published on 27/06/2014
» Uruguay star Luis Suarez exited the World Cup in shame after being hit with the heaviest suspension in the tournament's history for biting an Italian opponent.
Sponsor sacks Suarez over biting attack
AFP, Published on 27/06/2014
» Gambling website 888poker has "terminated its relationship" with Uruguay's Luis Suarez following his biting the shoulder of Italy's Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup, the company announced Friday.
FIFA lift Beckenbauer suspension - manager
AFP, Published on 27/06/2014
» German legend Franz Beckenbauer has had his 90-day ban from any football-related activity lifted by FIFA, his manager said on Friday in a statement posted on Twitter.
Latin passion dominates World Cup at midpoint
AFP, Published on 27/06/2014
» Look out Europe, Latin passion has taken over the World Cup, bringing a carnival atmosphere to the stadiums but also a security headache for Brazilian authorities.
World Cup 'not lost cause' for Asia
AFP, Published on 28/06/2014
» Asia is refusing to give up on World Cup success despite its worst performance in 24 years when the four teams did not manage a win between them.
Uruguay appeals Suarez ban
Published on 28/06/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO: The Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) has filed an appeal against Luis Suarez's punishment for biting an opponent at the World Cup.
Brazil team official accused of hitting Chile player
AFP, Published on 30/06/2014
» FIFA is investigating claims Brazil's press chief Rodrigo Paiva hit Chilean player Mauricio Pinilla during the World Cup last 16 game between the two countries, a spokeswoman said Sunday.