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Subway staff extend strike snarling World Cup city
AFP, Published on 09/06/2014
» Sao Paulo subway workers ignored a court ruling Sunday and extended a strike threatening to cause traffic mayhem at the World Cup's opening game in Brazil's biggest city.
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Portugal's Ronaldo in line for friendly against Ireland
AFP, Published on 09/06/2014
» Cristiano Ronaldo is in line for a morale-boosting return to the Portugal side for Tuesday's friendly in the United States against Ireland, just two days before the World Cup begins.
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Benzema on target as France hit eight past Jamaica
AFP, Published on 09/06/2014
» Karim Benzema hit two spectacular goals as France romped to an 8-0 victory over Jamaica in a bid to ease the blow of losing star striker Franck Ribery for the World Cup.
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Paraplegic in 'Iron Man' bodysuit to open World Cup
AFP, Published on 09/06/2014
» The first kick at the World Cup opening ceremony will be made by a paraplegic wearing an Iron Man-like robotic bodysuit controlled by signals from the brain.
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Brazil's game-plan if things go wrong - get the ball to Neymar
AFP, Published on 09/06/2014
» Brazil striker Fred says his team-mates have a simple game-plan if things don't go their way during the World Cup: get the ball to Neymar.
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FIFA's Asian partners speak out on graft allegations
AFP, Published on 09/06/2014
» FIFA's Asian commercial partners said Monday they expected a "thorough investigation" into corruption allegations over Qatar's 2022 World Cup bid, reflecting concerns that their multi-million dollar sponsorship deals might be tainted.
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No fear for Spain in Dutch World Cup rematch
AFP, Published on 08/06/2014
» Defending champions Spain leave for Brazil optimistic about their chances of a repeat triumph and undaunted by Friday's opening game against the Netherlands in a rematch of the 2010 World Cup final.
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Fifa pressed over Thailand graft
AFP, Published on 09/06/2014
» Major sponsors Adidas, Sony and Visa on Sunday demanded that Fifa thoroughly investigate corruption allegations over Qatar's 2022 World Cup bid, piling pressure on football's rulers over the scandal.
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Blatter takes aim at FIFA 'destroyers'
AFP, Published on 10/06/2014
» World football chief Sepp Blatter blasted critics trying to "destroy" FIFA on Monday as he launched a staunch defence of his scandal-tainted organisation.
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Brazil gears up for World Cup but strike threat looms
AFP, Published on 10/06/2014
» Global football leaders descend on Sao Paulo Tuesday amid tensions over subway workers' new threat to spoil Brazil's World Cup party by going on strike the day of the opening match.
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