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Manaus pitch looks poor, but FIFA calm about England-Italy clash
2014 World CupParts of the pitch in Manaus's Amazonia arena still looked in poor shape on Wednesday just days ahead of England's Group D World Cup clash with Italy but FIFA said it was confident the grass would be ready in time. Manaus is deep... -
Neymar can't win Cup on his own, says Parreira
2014 World CupBrazil's exciting forward Neymar may be their best hope of glory at the World Cup but he cannot win a record sixth title on his own, said their triumphant 1994 coach Carlos Alberto Parreira. Like the greats of the past, Neymar... -
Deja vu for Spain as World Cup defense begins
2014 World CupSpain will be lifted by a reminder of the glory of four years ago as the defense of their World Cup crown begins against 2010 finalists the Netherlands in Salvador on Friday in a standout Group B opener. Spain, also 2008 and 2012... -
FIFA members reject term mandates and age limits
2014 World CupFIFA's 209 member associations rejected proposals to introduce term mandates and age limits for its elected executives at the world soccer governing body's annual Congress on Wednesday. Members were asked to approve or reject the... -
This is best England team I've played with: Rooney
2014 World CupStriker Wayne Rooney says the current England team is the best he has played in during his 11 years with the national team and that Italy should be worried about Saturday's game in Manaus. -
All aboard? Rail station with no train puzzles World Cup fans
2014 World CupAfter weeks of feverish work outside Cuiaba's airport, the state governor showed up Wednesday to show off a gleaming new silver railway station two days before the remote Brazilian city hosts its first World Cup soccer match.... -
France wary of physical threat posed by Honduras
2014 World CupFrance are bracing themselves for combat against a rugged Honduras side in their World Cup Group E opener in Porto Alegre on Sunday, coach Didier Deschamps said on Wednesday. Deschamps heard English complaints about Honduras’s... -
Soccer-Brazil's 12th man may be main player, says Neymar
2014 World CupBrazil's exciting young forward Neymar believes the home fans may be their most important -
World Cup injury list dispiriting and predictable
2014 World CupBarely a day has gone by in the run-up to the World Cup without a player seeing his dreams wrecked by injury, and the lengthening casualty list is as predictable as it is dispiriting. A host of players, including Colombia striker... -
Yes, it is as hot as it looks from press box at Cuiaba's Arena Pantanal. Look for us here Friday for #WorldCup2014 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bp4SD1jCAAAyjwb.jpg
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Mario Augusto Grajeda sticks the words "FIFA World Cup" onto a World Cup soccer trophy pinata at his workshop in the Mercado Colon, Guatemala City, June 9, 2014. Grajeda says two of his eight children help him in his business of making pinatas, and that this is the fourth World Cup trophy pinata he has made. REUTERS/Jorge Dan Lopez
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Unsurprisingly, the Italian World Cup team is traveling in far better style than the English qz.com/219056 #Brazil2014by Ossian Shine via twitter 6/11/2014 10:00:47 PM -
. @NJFrandino finally got his luggage two days after landing in Cuiaba: good thing since Gol baggage delivery shut today for #WorldCup2014by Mary Milliken via twitter 6/12/2014 1:39:26 PM
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Chile and Australia arrive in Cuiaba today to a steamy 33 C, clear skies. Good thing game is at night Friday.by Mary Milliken via twitter 6/12/2014 1:42:43 PM
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Brazil hopes for smooth opener as World Cup kicks off
2014 World Cupwarm for the southern hemisphere winter. Brazil's team, led by its exciting 22-year-old star striker Neymar, is heavily favored to beat Croatia. As the tournament progresses, the fervor of foreign fans, hordes of whom have... -
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Correction. Person hurt is CNN producer Barbara Arvanitidis. Lots of confusion here. Tear gas and stun grenadesby BenTavener via twitter 6/12/2014 1:52:19 PM -
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FIFA: "a Swiss bank that occasionally stages soccer games" slate.com/articles/sport…by Ben Walsh via twitter 6/12/2014 2:12:39 PM -
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Maradona makes a cameo appearance outside World Cup opener in São Paulo! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bp8JcQ6IgAATL6e.jpg
by Todd Benson via twitter 6/12/2014 3:29:35 PM -
Beautiful day in São Paulo for a World Cup http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bp8LKPdIAAAFZmN.jpg
by Todd Benson via twitter 6/12/2014 3:37:06 PM -
All the way from Thailand to root for Brazil http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bp8L2oYIIAEHQIa.jpg
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This is the road Chile and Australia will take from airport to Cuiaba for #WorldCup . Quite a bit of unfinished work. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bp8MoWYIUAAw2-5.jpg
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Helicopters circling airspace above World Cup arena in São Pauloby Todd Benson via twitter 6/12/2014 3:46:10 PM
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I won't back you any more, UEFA boss Platini tells Blatter reuters.com/article/idUSKB…by Mike Collett Reuters via twitter 6/12/2014 3:49:15 PM -
Brazil police, protesters clash as World Cup begins reuters.com/article/idUSKB…by Mike Collett Reuters via twitter 6/12/2014 3:49:34 PM
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Armadillo, World Cup mascot, threatened with extinction reuters.com/article/idUSKB…by Mike Collett Reuters via twitter 6/12/2014 3:52:05 PM
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All aboard? Rail station with no train puzzles World Cup fans reuters.com/article/idUSKB…by Mike Collett Reuters via twitter 6/12/2014 3:53:15 PM
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For LIVE streaming video of police and protestors clashing in Sao Paulo go to: live.reuters.com/Event/World_Cu… #Brazil2014 #WorldCup #protestsby Ossian Shine via twitter 6/12/2014 4:06:25 PM
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You get a Messi! You get a Messi! And you get a Messi! Everybody gets a Messi! blogs.reuters.com/soccer/2014/06…by Ben Walsh via twitter 6/12/2014 4:12:53 PM
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The Brazilian spirit finally awakens. Really festive atmosphere outside São Paulo World Cup arena.by Todd Benson via twitter 6/12/2014 4:29:14 PM
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Fair play? Croatian and Brazilian fan before their countries square off in World Cup opener http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bp8X7WvCAAAViF_.jpg
by Todd Benson via twitter 6/12/2014 4:33:01 PM -
FIFA chief Blatter ready to run again despite opposition
2014 World CupFIFA president Sepp Blatter on Wednesday all but confirmed he would run for re-election despite criticism the game and organization have been tarnished by accusations of corruption during his long reign. World soccer's governing... -
Fans getting excited outside stadium for World Cup kickoff http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bp8Z8xdIIAAmBgJ.jpg
by Todd Benson via twitter 6/12/2014 4:41:44 PM -
Leaving hospital with @Arvanb01 and Miguel Castro, everybody OK. Thank you for messages of support #CNNWorldCupby Shasta Darlington via twitter 6/12/2014 4:43:55 PM -
New-look England and wizened Italy face jungle test
2014 World CupThe tactical approaches of England and Italy's wily coaches Roy Hodgson and Cesare Prandelli will come under the microscope with the oppressive atmosphere of the Amazon rainforest providing the backdrop for a Group D clash on Saturday.... -
World Cup graffiti in downtown São Paulo #VaiTerCopa http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bp8bVxbIcAE85Iq.jpg
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.@sophiebr Come ON, Sophie! What about this: youtube.com/watch?v=kEgWxf…by Ossian Shine via twitter 6/12/2014 5:40:32 PM
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Spain presser about to start in Salvador. Room is absolutely jam packed with text, photographers and TV journos. Casillas, Xavi & Del Bosqueby Neil Maidment via twitter 6/12/2014 5:40:50 PM -
Spain presser starting in Salvador. Room absolutely packed with text, photographers and TV journos. Casillas, Xavi & Del Bosque up for Qsby Neil Maidment via twitter 6/12/2014 5:42:29 PM
