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Brazil's president defends World Cup preparations
AFP, Published on 05/06/2014
» With the June 12 kickoff looming, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff defended her government's preparations for the World Cup on Wednesday amid criticism over chronic delays and soaring costs.
Villa to retire from Spain duty after World Cup
AFP, Published on 05/06/2014
» Spain's all-time leading goalscorer David Villa said he will retire from international duty after the World Cup in Brazil, in an interview broadcast on Wednesday.
England, Ecuador stage testy draw
AFP, Published on 05/06/2014
» MIAMI, Florida - Wayne Rooney and Rickie Lambert were on target for an experimental England side in a 2-2 friendly draw with Ecuador on Wednesday which turned sour with two late red cards.
England draw Ecuador 2-2 in World Cup warm-up
AFP, Published on 05/06/2014
» MIAMI, Florida - Wayne Rooney and Rickie Lambert were on target for an experimental England side in a 2-2 draw with Ecuador on Wednesday which turned testy with two late red cards.
Italy held to draw by lowly Luxembourg
AFP, Published on 05/06/2014
» Italy were stunned by a late goal from minnows Luxembourg on Wednesday as they were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw in Perugia in their final friendly before the World Cup.
Van Persie injury scare taints Dutch win
AFP, Published on 05/06/2014
» Robin van Persie handed the Netherlands a fitness worry ahead of the World Cup after the Manchester United striker picked up a groin problem in Wednesday's 2-0 friendly win over Wales in Amsterdam.
New protests hit Brazil eight days from World Cup
AFP, Published on 05/06/2014
» Sao Paulo underground workers announced an open-ended strike amid fresh protests Wednesday, hitting World Cup preparations as Brazil defended itself against criticism over chronic delays and soaring costs.
Ronaldo racing against clock for World Cup fitness
AFP, Published on 05/06/2014
» Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday continued his special training regimen aimed at getting over leg injuries that threaten his participation in Portugal's World Cup opener.
Blatter confident over Cup as chaos grips Sao Paulo
AFP, Published on 05/06/2014
» Football supremo Sepp Blatter voiced confidence that Brazil would deliver a successful World Cup on Thursday as the city hosting the tournament's opening match grappled with transport chaos.
Cahill says Aussies determined to compete
AFP, Published on 05/06/2014
» Veteran striker Tim Cahill insisted Wednesday Australia are not at the World Cup to make up the numbers as they try to clamber out of a group containing champions Spain, the Netherlands and Chile.