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Protests as Brazil stars arrive at World Cup camp
AFP, Published on 27/05/2014
» Brazil's national squad ran a gauntlet of protesters as they reported for World Cup training against a backdrop of public anger over spending on the tournament.
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France not at full strength for Norway football friendly
AFP, Published on 27/05/2014
» France's World Cup squad will emerge from the isolation of their secluded training base to play Norway on Tuesday in the first of three friendlies before departing for Brazil.
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Argentina squad undergo surprise drug tests
AFP, Published on 28/05/2014
» Lionel Messi and his fellow Argentinian World Cup squad members were subjected to an unexpected anti-doping test on Tuesday, a day after the squad convened for the start of a training camp in the Buenos Aires suburbs.
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Giroud scores twice as France thrash Norway
AFP, Published on 28/05/2014
» Olivier Giroud scored a double as France stepped up their World Cup preparations on Tuesday with a 4-0 victory over Norway at the Stade de France in the first of three pre-tournament friendlies.
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Nigeria clash faces fixing probe
AFP, Published on 28/05/2014
» Nigeria's World Cup warm-up friendly against Scotland in London on Wednesday is reported to be the subject of a match-fixing investigation by police.
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Brazil 'keeper Cesar ready to repay Scolari's faith
AFP, Published on 28/05/2014
» Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar insisted Tuesday he will silence any doubters who believe coach Luiz Felipe Scolari should consider looking beyond him as the World Cup hosts target a sixth triumph.
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World Cup budget already spent or stolen, says organizer
AFP, Published on 28/05/2014
» A member of Brazil's World Cup organizing committee sparked controversy Tuesday by telling protesters angry over the tournament budget that the money had already been spent or stolen.
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Trinh-Duc given France World Cup boost
AFP, Published on 29/05/2014
» Fly-half Francois Trinh-Duc has been given a World Cup boost despite being overlooked by France coach Philippe Saint-Andre for next month's tour to Australia.
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Don't buy an iguana, Brazil warns World Cup fans
AFP, Published on 29/05/2014
» World Cup fans looking for that special souvenir from Brazil should know it is illegal to buy parrots, iguanas and other wildlife, authorities said Wednesday, releasing a list of environmental guidelines for tourists.
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World Cup visitors will be safe, vows Brazil
AFP, Published on 29/05/2014
» Brazil vowed Wednesday that World Cup tourists would be safe despite a wave of recent protests, as it rushed to finish preparations in what FIFA called a "race against the clock."
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