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Capello rages at laser beam as Russia crash out of World Cup
AFP, Published on 27/06/2014
» Russia boss Fabio Capello said a laser beam that distracted goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev and poor officiating had been to blame as his side crashed out of the World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Algeria on Thursday.
World Cup first round leaves Europe all at sea
AFP, Published on 27/06/2014
» Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, Andrea Pirlo and Xavi have left Brazil with their tails between their legs highlighting the hard times for Europe at the World Cup.
World Cup boosts Brazil economy, but what comes next?
AFP, Published on 27/06/2014
» With a goofy sales pitch, piercing vuvuzela solos and giant green and yellow hat, Brazilian entrepreneur Josimar Barbosa was wooing customers and raking in a World Cup windfall.
Suarez kicked out of World Cup for biting opponent
AFP, Published on 27/06/2014
» Uruguay star Luis Suarez exited the World Cup in shame after being hit with the heaviest suspension in the tournament's history for biting an Italian opponent.
Mueller strikes for Germany, Algeria, US advance
AFP, Published on 27/06/2014
» Germany striker Thomas Mueller joined Neymar and Lionel Messi on top of the World Cup goalscoring charts as Algeria stunned Russia to reach the second round for the first time.
Sponsor sacks Suarez over biting attack
AFP, Published on 27/06/2014
» Gambling website 888poker has "terminated its relationship" with Uruguay's Luis Suarez following his biting the shoulder of Italy's Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup, the company announced Friday.
FIFA lift Beckenbauer suspension - manager
AFP, Published on 27/06/2014
» German legend Franz Beckenbauer has had his 90-day ban from any football-related activity lifted by FIFA, his manager said on Friday in a statement posted on Twitter.
Suarez ban too harsh, says victim Chiellini
AFP, Published on 27/06/2014
» The worldwide four month ban from all football activity for Uruguay striker Luis Suarez is too harsh said the victim of his World Cup biting incident Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini on Friday.
Suarez urged to seek help over biting
AFP, Published on 27/06/2014
» Luis Suarez faced mounting calls to seek professional treatment on Friday as the banned Uruguay striker's bite victim said his punishment had been too harsh.
Record-breaking teen Shaw joins United
AFP, Published on 27/06/2014
» England left-back Luke Shaw became the most expensive teenage footballer in history after joining Manchester United from Premier League rivals Southampton in a four-year deal worth a reported pound sterling30 million (51m, 38m euros).