Fifa world cup News
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Philippine celebrities and politicians have called on Filipino sports fans to support the Philippine football team Azkals in their crucial game against the superior Uzbekistan team at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan starting 8 p.m. Tuesday.
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A FIFA task force on Tuesday recommended scheduling the 2022 World Cup in Qatar for November-December, all but moving the tournament to winter less than five years after the Qataris centered their bid around a summer tournament.
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Social media went haywire when Lionel Messi was awarded the Golden Ball winner of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil over James Rodriguez and Arjen Robben.
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Germany defeated Argentina to claim their fourth World Cup, in what was expected to be a tight affair between two sides that adopt contrasting styles of football.
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Over the past 30 years, Germany and Argentina have developed into familiar foes at the World Cup. The international powerhouses split triumphs in 1986 and 1990, but the Germans have proved their superiority over the Argentines in the last two World Cups.
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In a tight, slow-burning affair, that offered very few legitimate goal-scoring chances, Argentina snuck past Holland and secured a berth in their first World Cup final in 24 years.
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Germany’s victory over Brazil will be remembered for years to come in what proved to be a straightforward tactical battle.
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The last time Brazil and Germany met in the World Cup, Luiz Felipe Scolari guided the hosts to their fifth triumph in Japan.
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One of the few remaining oddities in this year’s World Cup was whether Didier Deschamps’ France was a legitimate contender.
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Arguably the biggest fixture in the quarterfinal round is between two elite European sides. Germany has reached the semifinals in their last four major international tournaments, while France is aiming to improve on their Euro 2012 campaign.
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One of the main themes to emerge at this year’s World Cup is the over-reliance on world-class players. Oddly, majority of the remaining contenders fall under this category in what’s shaping to be an unpredictable road to Rio.
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Although Nigeria is classified as Africa’s superior team, Stephen Keshi’s persistence to continuously ignore his side’s glaring deficiencies placed the reigning African champions at a disadvantage against France.
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Miguel Herrera’s Mexico transitioned into one of the brightest facets of the World Cup following two impressive performances against group favourites Brazil and Croatia.
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Chile will encounter a familiar foe on their road to their first World Cup triumph as they have a date with hosts Brazil.
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In a widely open match between two counterattacking sides, there was no surprise that all three goals were created in wide areas.
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FIFA has kicked Luis Suarez out of the World Cup, banning him 4 months from soccer/football related activity for his bite on Italian Giorgio Chiellini. FIFA also said Suarez was fined $100,000 Swiss francs (U.S.$120,000).
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This wasn’t the first time Stephen Keshi’s Nigeria was susceptible to penetration between the lines, and it will serve as a great lesson ahead of their round of 16 tie against France.
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Before Uruguay and Italy made their trip to Brazil, neither manager would imagine that they would suffer defeats against Costa Rica.
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Samaras the Great found nerves of steel in Brazil on Tuesday, scoring a goal that put Greece in to the 2nd stage of the World Cup for the 1st time. Georgios Samaras coolly converted a penalty in stoppage time for a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast.
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Chile’s main objective heading into the World Cup was to win Group B, and avoid a possible showdown with Brazil in the round of 16.
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One of the few pieces of criticism Paulo Bento has received during his tenure as Portuguese manager is his reluctance to adapt.
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The U.S. very nearly destroyed the hopes of Portugal by staging a stunning second-half comeback at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The reason they didn't? Because Portugal staged a last-minute comeback, in stoppage time, and it ended, 2-2.
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James Kwesi Appiah watched his side suffer a heartbreaking defeat against the USA despite dominating possession, and a tilt against Germany saw Ghana’s World Cup dreams hanging in the balance.
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Prior to kick off both sides were aware of their destiny. Win and your in, lose and face a difficult final group stage match against England or Uruguay.
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If you read one newspaper in the UK this morning, it will actually scream the headlines — "We're Through!" But closer inspection points out a number of ifs and unlikely outcomes.
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In a match between two sides that prefer to play on the counterattack, Luis Suarez’s ruthless finishing made the difference.
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After Cristiano Ronaldo left a training session early Wednesday and iced his knee, rumors about his availability are swirling. Some media reported he is out of the World Cup altogether due to an injury in his left knee, but that news is unconfirmed.
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Jorge Sampaoli’s sole alteration to his starting lineup against Spain identified the Chilean manager’s approach against the reigning world champions.
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Toronto -
Toronto is home to people from all 32 countries vying for the 2014 Brazil FIFA World Cup — and soccer fans among them will be at bars/cafes in Greek Town, Little Italy, Little Portugal and many other communities around GTA June 12 to July 13.
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The key component in Mexico’s impressive group stage results thus far has been their pressing and defensive organization.
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The stallions of Burkina Faso, the 2013 African Cup of Nations finalists will feature in the CAF zone World Cup playoffs. Fifa.com
A delegation from the ITUC holds up a banner for a campaign asking FIFA to reconsider its awarding the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. ITUC-CSI
Fans celebrate Spain's win in the FIFA World Cup 2010
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The Stallions of Burkina Faso, the 2013 African Cup of Nations finalists will feature in the CAF zone World Cup playoffs. Fifa.com
Happier days: FIFA President Sepp Blatter with Barack Obama and FIFA official Jack Warner. In the vote for the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups, Obama said that FIFA made "the wrong decision" in awarding 2022 tournament to Qatar. The Official White House Photostream
Spanish fans celebrate the FIFA World Cup win in 2010 (in a water feature).
The East African region's hopes for a first-ever World Cup appearance now rest in the hands of the Walya Antelopes of Ethiopia. cafonline.com
A man holds a scarf reading the name of Germany's midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger as German fans gather in front of a stage installed for a victory parade of Germany's football national team on July 15, 2014 at Berlin's landmark Brandenburg Gate Clemens Bilan, AFP
2014 FIFA World Cup mascot named 'Fuleco' FIFA
Cape Verde, the 2013 African Cup of Nations quarter finalists have clinched a World Cup playoffs spot. cafonline.com
Football's world governing body FIFA cleared 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar of corruption , Sid-Images/AFP/File
Uruguay's forward Luis Suarez reacts during a Group D football match between Italy and Uruguay at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 24, 2014 Daniel Garcia, AFP
People wait to cross a flooded street during a torrential rain in Recife on June 26, 2014 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil Patrik Stollarz, AFP
The Walya Antelopes of Ethiopia. cafonline.com
The FIFA Worlf Cup being displayed at the Puerto Rico Tourism Company headquarters at Old San Juan.
Uruguay striker Luis Suarez (L) holds his teeth after appearing to bite Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini (R) during a World Cup Group D at the Dunas Arena in Natal, Brazil on June 24, 2014 Javier Soriano, AFP
Russian President Vladimir Putin receives FIFA World Cup hosts status at an official ceremony. FIFA - Screengrab from YouTube video
Chilean football fans cheer for their team before the start of the Group B football match between Chile and Australia at the Pantanal Arena in Cuiaba during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 13, 2014 Luis Acosta, AFP
A firework is set off during an anti-World Cup protest near Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on July 13, 2014 Yasuyoshi Chiba, AFP/File
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