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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.
Pakistan workers fire 'Brazuca' ball to Brazil
AFP, Published on 03/06/2014
» She has no idea who Lionel Messi is and her home country isn't even playing, but Pakistani mother-of-five Gulshan Bibi can't wait for the World Cup -- because she helped make the balls.
Clashes, tear gas as Brazil World Cup party starts
AFP, Published on 12/06/2014
» Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets as protests broke out just hours before Sao Paulo hosted the opening game of the Brazil World Cup on Thursday.
Brazil launches World Cup amid Sao Paulo clashes
AFP, Published on 13/06/2014
» Brazil launched the World Cup on Thursday trying to put on a carnival atmosphere after police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters in Sao Paulo opposed to the tournament.
Chile end Spain's reign at World Cup
AFP, Published on 19/06/2014
» Spain's six-year reign as the world's pre-eminent team ended on Wednesday as Chile sent them crashing out of the World Cup with a 2-0 win in Rio de Janeiro.
Wallabies out to attack French in final Test: Hooper
AFP, Published on 21/06/2014
» The Wallabies are planning to go on the attack in their final dead rubber Test against France after last week's lacklustre series win, skipper Michael Hooper said on Friday.
Unpredictable England baffle All Blacks
AFP, Published on 21/06/2014
» The All Blacks are wondering what England will have to offer for Saturday's third Test in Hamilton as they look to crush the tourists' confidence ahead of next year's World Cup.
Spain test no dead rubber, insists Aussie coach
AFP, Published on 23/06/2014
» Australia manager Ange Postecoglou believes his side have plenty to prove against dethroned world champions Spain on Monday despite both sides having already been eliminated from the World Cup.
Brazil, Netherlands claim top spots in World Cup group deciders
AFP, Published on 24/06/2014
» Neymar scored twice as Brazil thrashed Cameroon 4-1 to reach the World Cup knockout rounds just ahead of group rivals Mexico on Monday.
Brazil hope to turn on the style against Cameroon
AFP, Published on 23/06/2014
» Brazil look to book their place in the World Cup second round on Monday with fans hoping for a stylish victory over Cameroon to ignite their title challenge.