Brazil may be known for its beaches and party atmosphere but Cameroon's players shouldn't expect a laid-back vacation when they travel to the World Cup in two weeks' time, their coach warned Monday. "It's a difficult group but we won't be there on holiday…
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Dodging 200 striking teachers, Brazil's World Cup squad headed for their tournament headquarters Monday, seeking football glory against a backdrop of social tension at the cost of staging the event. "An educator is worth more than Neymar" -- Brazil'…
Read More »Croatia’s Niko Kranjcar Ruled Out of World Cup
Croatian midfielder Niko Kranjcar will miss the World Cup after picking up a leg injury in Queens Park Rangers' Championship play-off win over Derby at Wembley, officials said on Monday. Local media reported that Croatia coach Niko Kovac was "in shock…
Read More »Quaresma Missing From Portugal World Cup Squad
Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo headlines Portugal's 23-man squad named on Monday for the 2014 World Cup finals with veteran striker Ricardo Quaresma overlooked. Coach Paulo Bento slimmed down the original 30-man squad named last Tuesday with…
Read More »7 News Things You’ll See in Brazil World Cup 2014
Brazil World Cup 2014 is around the corner! Anxiety and desperation is seriously building up! Got your tickets booked? Plot ...
Read More »FIFA World Cup 2014: 12 CITIES AND STADIA that Will Come Alive
FIFA World Cup 2014 is around the corner! Anxiety and desperation is seriously building up! Got your tickets booked? Plot your ...
Read More »Nigeria’s World Cup Squad List Leaks!
From Sao Paulo on June 12 to the mythical Maracana in Rio 31 days. The Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup ...
Read More »Samir Nasri Left Out of France World Cup Squad
France coach Didier Deschamps on Tuesday left Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri out of his 23-man squad for this year's World Cup in Brazil. Neither 26-year-old Nasri, who has won 41 caps, nor Monaco captain Eric Abidal, capped 67 times, feature…
Read More »Have You Seen Switzerland ‘s World Cup Squad?
Switzerland manager Ottmar Hitzfeld on Tuesday unveiled his squad for the World Cup finals in Brazil, with his 23-man list tallying with pundits' forecasts. The German veteran, due to wind up his management career after the tournament, stuck to the…
Read More »Brazil World Cup Claims Eighth Victim as Worker Electrocuted
A worker died Thursday at a World Cup stadium in Brazil after he was electrocuted, an official source told AFP, the eighth fatality during chaotic preparations for the footballing showpiece. The 32-year-old father-of-two was installing lighting in a…
Read More »Homeless Sao Paulo Families in World Cup Protest
Hundreds of families decrying property speculation staged a protest Saturday near the Sao Paulo stadium which will host the World Cup opening match next month. Blasting poor housing conditions and rising home costs in Brazil's business hub, the families…
Read More »Brazil Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari Names World Cup Squad
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari on Thursday revealed eight of his squad for the World Cup, including four skippers, while adding he has no concerns with the form of striker Neymar. Two weeks before officially unveiling his final squad, Scolari said…
Read More »2014 FIFA World Cup Fixtures
Here’s the 2014 FIFA World Cup Fixtures. The opening game of the 2014 FIFA World Cup will see hosts Brazil ...
Read More »FIFA World Cup 2014: Facts and Figures
FIFA World Cup 2014 will be the 20th edition of FIFA World Cup tournament. This year’s edition is scheduled to ...
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