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Trainers at the Antwerp Football Club hit on a way to focus players’ attention on perfecting accuracy of shots. But the clip showing players shooting at models' bums has sparked outrage among feminists who say it is the most degrading video of 2014.
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Persebaya Surabaya, Persires Bali Devata and PSIS Semarang have all received hefty fines for publishing confidential transfer data through Twitter.
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Fifa was thisclose to tidying up claims of shady bid practices on the parts of cities competing for the privilege of hosting the next two World Cups, only to have its lead investigator call the report "erroneous" just hours later.
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When two of the world’s best two clubs meet, a good match is always to be expected. But with the summer additions of South American superstars Luis Suarez and James Rodriguez, El Clasico has hit new heights.
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Sunderland -
Sunderland fans who travelled across the country to see their team humiliated by Southampton will have the price of their tickets refunded by the club.
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What was supposed to be a moment of elation quickly turned into one of great sadness, as an Indian footballer died after his acrobatic goal celebration went terribly wrong.
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It was a night that left many believing a new English star was born. Following one of the best individual performances since the turn of the millennium –– orchestrated by Lionel Messi –– 12 months prior, Arsenal received an opportunity at retribut
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The UK’s Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, has called for Russia to be stripped of its scheduled hosting of the 2018 World Cup soccer finals.
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Bischofshofen -
As the conflict in the Middle East rages on, its effects seem to be felt everywhere. Hatred between both pro-Israel and pro-Palestine supporters is becoming more apparent throughout the world.
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Calls for doctors to have the last word on whether soccer players will return to the pitch have escalated after recent World Cup events.
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The whole world’s attention was on the FIFA World Cup in Brazil. The television ratings scored huge points during the games as a significant portion of world population turned their television on for the games.
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Niagara -
All of us are at least a little stunned when we see blatant flopping in soccer. A small team of Canadian filmmakers have made a video poking fun at the ridiculousness of a few fouls.
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The Algerian national football team has announced that it will donate the salary earned from the World Cup to the people of the Gaza Strip.
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Crushing. That's the only way to describe it for US soccer fans. Outclassed by Belgium all game, the United States had an incredible opportunity to win in regulation and whiffed right on the doorstep.
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World Cup fever is alive and well in the United States, as evidenced by a popular restaurant chain's decision to request a boycott of a well known and loved breakfast staple.
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Salvador -
Just over 24 hours from now, the United States Men's National Team will stare down the barrel of elimination for the first time at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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Recife -
The United States has survived the so called "group of death" and will advance to the round of 16 in the World Cup. The US didn't perform their best on Thursday, but it was enough to advance.
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Wall-to-wall television coverage of the World Cup in Brazil has been made available across the Middle East for the first time with this completion. A new survey reveals exactly how people plan to enjoy (or otherwise) the tournament.
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After making headlines all over the world for being the first woman to manage a European soccer team Coach Helena Costa has resigned only a few hours after getting the job.
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Uruguay literally took a bite out of the Italy squad today as striker Luis Suarez allegedly bit Italian defender Chiellini in the shoulder in the 79th minute of Uruguay’s final Group G World Cup game against Italy.
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Few things in human history have demonstrated an ability to transcend the barriers of time, culture, race and class as effectively as competitive sport.
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One of the biggest World Cup stars shone brightly in the 90th minute of the Argentina-Iran match Saturday afternoon. Lionel Messi struck a gorgeous goal to give his Argentina squad a crucial 1-0 victory over Iran.
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Aside from the games shown by ESPN, ever wonder how you can watch specific World Cup match live on the Internet? Check out the many ways you can catch the games via sites dedicated to streaming World Cup matches.
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Rio De Janeiro -
Just a few hours after officially losing King Juan Carlos to abdication, Spain lost its title as the King of Football. With their second poor showing in less than a week, the Spanish national soccer team has been eliminated from the World Cup.
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Soccer fans were treated to what is likely the best save of the World Cup...so far. Mexico's Guillermo Ochoa soared across the goal-line to save a spot-on header from Brazil's Neymar. Video of the stunning save is going viral.
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Manaus -
England lost to Italy in Brazil's Amazon on Saturday after the Azzurri team won 2-1 in their first Group D match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Just how far will the Italian team spirit take Italy in this year's World Cup matches?
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Juliano Pinto, a 29-year-old Brazilian man, wore a robotic suit linked to brain-machine interface (BMI) and nudged a soccer ball with his foot at the Sao Paulo’s Corinthians Arena, to kick-off the World Cup.
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Video is surfacing of one of the most incredible goals of the 2014 World Cup...so far. The Netherlands' Robin Van Persie headed in a goal to tie the match versus Spain in the 43th minute.
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According to the BBC, three World Cup football matches being played in Brazil this summer will be streamed in ultra high-definition (UHD).
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Spanish international striker David Villa will join Major League Soccer expansion club New York City FC on a three-year deal.
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Mesut Özil is making news for his charity donations in addition to his soccer play. Mesut Özil
Wembley Stadium in London
Montpellier's Vitorino Hilton (L) challenges Monaco's Radamel Falcao during their French Ligue 1 soccer match at the Mosson Stadium in Montpellier January 10, 2014 With permission by Reuters / Philippe Laurenson
Polish fans inside the Warsaw National Stadium Poland MFA
Football showing in a pub jillmotts
Koevermans manages to out jump Tauro 'keeper Alvaro Anzola to head in the lone goal of the match, but also gets punched in the head John Lucero
Screengrab: Fight at Newbury races pjbeazer
Henry keeps the ball away from Toronto FC forward Peri Marosevic John Lucero
Iro (left) keeps Earthquakes forward Simon Dawkins to the outside in a one-on-on challenge Karan Vyas
Dion Dublin clapping his hands, but watch out for the fist. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Dion_hillsborough_2008_05_04.jpg
The 'millenium coin' the SF Soccer Referee Association uses for matches. Courtesy of the SF Soccer Referee Association
Philippine Football team Azkals AFF Susuki Cup 2012
New York Red Bulls striker Thierry Henry celebrates his late game-tying goal Saturday night at BMO Field John Lucero
Puerto Rico's goalkeeper makes an acrobatic save on Tosaint Ricketts while the linesman raises his flag to signal offside John Lucero
Canadian national team coach Stephen Hart Karan Vyas
Mark Roberts watches as the ball heads goalwards
The Manchester United stadium Photo by Manky Maxblack
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