2014 FIFA World Cup – What The World Wants To Know
Here’s a unique glimpse into what the world wants to know during the 2014 FIFA…
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Brazilian Police Crack Down on Pre-World Cup Protest
Police in Sao Paulo fired tear gas Monday to disperse protesters supporting a subway strike that has unleashed transport chaos three days before the Brazilian mega-city hosts the World Cup kick-off. A group of about 150 strikers and protesters set fire…
Brazil Races to Finish World Cup opener arena
Brazilian workers are racing to complete the stadium that will host the World Cup’s first game, wiping seats, checking beams and installing wiring just days before the opening whistle. As night fell on Saturday, helmeted workers were still toiling away…
World Cup: Police, Strikers Clash in Sao Paulo
Police clashed with striking subway workers in Sao Paulo on Friday while 3,000 people protested government policies, causing traffic chaos six days before Brazil’s mega-city hosts the first World Cup game. The separate demonstrations raised fears of…
Nigeria vs Greece: Here’s The Complete Match Report
Greece and Nigeria battled to a scoreless draw in an international friendly match that served as a World Cup warm-up for both teams. Greece had their fair share of chances, but couldn’t get past Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama, who made a superb…
No Holiday in Brazil, Warns Cameroon Coach
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…
Protests as Brazil Stars arrive at World Cup camp
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’…
Brazil Prisoners Free Remaining Hostages After Riot
Inmates at a maximum-security prison in northeast Brazil, who had taken 122 hostages during a riot, released all their remaining captives Sunday, officials said. “The rebellion is over. The guards and all the prisoners’ relatives who were inside have…
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…
Fan Killed at Brazil League Game as Rivals Clash
A Brazilian fan was killed Friday night after being struck by a toilet bowl hurled in clashes following a second division game, local media reported, just 40 days before Brazil hosts the World Cup. Santa Cruz, based in the northeastern coastal city…
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…
Buses, Cars Burnt in Brazil Protest Against Police
Four buses, a truck and two cars were burned Saturday in Brazil when demonstrators took to the streets to protest the deaths of two young men during police actions. The 17 and 21 year olds died Friday and Saturday in Niteroi, across the bay from Rio…
FIFA World Cup 2014: Facts and Figures
FIFA World Cup 2014 will be the 20th edition of FIFA World Cup tournament. This…
Violent clashes as police evict squatters in Rio
At least seven people were injured Friday as authorities ousted squatters from an abandoned building and shacks surrounding it just steps from Rio’s iconic Maracana stadium. With the start of the World Cup two months away, Brazil has stepped up security…
Brazilians say women in revealing clothes deserve rape
In Brazil, the land of mini bikinis and voluptuous carnival dancers, most people say a woman who shows off her body deserves to be raped, according to a poll that has triggered outrage. Of the 3,810 respondents of both sexes who responded to the government…
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