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World Cup 2014 opener - Brazil v Croatia: Live Report
AFP, Published on 13/06/2014
» 22:16 GMT - AFP IS CLOSING THIS LIVE REPORT AFTER star striker Neymar scored a bitterly contested penalty among two goals as Brazil beat Croatia 3-1 in the opening game of the World Cup in Sao Paolo on Thursday.
Injured Higuain doubtful starter for Argentina
AFP, Published on 13/06/2014
» Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain, who has had an ankle injury for the past month, is his team's only major worry for their World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina at the Maracana on Sunday.
Forlan back in training after stomach bug
AFP, Published on 13/06/2014
» Veteran Uruguay striker Diego Forlan was back in training Thursday following a stomach bug that kept him off the practice pitch the day before.
Brazil kicks off World Cup 2014
Published on 13/06/2014
» SAO PAULO - With all of the issues and questions leading up to the World Cup, Itaquerao Stadium shined under blue skies as Brazil kicked off its home World Cup with a football-style carnival.
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.
'Injection-fearing' Ribery could have played at World Cup - doctor
AFP, Published on 13/06/2014
» Franck Ribery could have played at the World Cup if he wasn't afraid of injections, the France team's doctor Franck Le Gall claimed Thursday.
Neymar's double helps Brazil 3-1 over Croatia
dpa, Published on 13/06/2014
» SAO PAULO - Brazil come from behind to beat stubborn Croatia 3-1 with the help of Neymar's double in a nervous but successful start into their home World Cup title mission.
Neymar rescues Brazil in World Cup opener
AFP, Published on 13/06/2014
» Neymar hit two goals including a bitterly contested penalty to lead Brazil to a 3-1 victory over Croatia in the opening match of the World Cup on Thursday.
Neymar rescues Brazil in World Cup opener
AFP, Published on 13/06/2014
» Neymar hit two goals including a bitterly contested penalty as he lived up to his star billing to fire Brazil to a 3-1 victory over Croatia in the opening match of the World Cup.
GAME ON
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 13/06/2014
» Some of you may be reading this with panda eyes caused by watching the opening match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup (Jun 12-Jul 13).