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Brazil's World Cup party off to strong start
AFP, Published on 19/06/2014
» There were fears of mass protests, unfinished stadiums and rampant crime, but a week into the World Cup, there is a carnival atmosphere in Brazil and the worst...
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Rock star Ronaldo returns to training
AFP, Published on 19/06/2014
» Cristiano Ronaldo received a rock star's welcome as he returned to training on Wednesday, with Portugal seeking to regroup after their mauling from Germany in...
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Dutch work hard to beat Australia
AFP, Published on 19/06/2014
» PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - The Netherlands all but secured their place in the last 16 of the World Cup as they came from behind to beat Australia 3-2 in Porto Alegre...
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Dutch on verge of last 16 after beating Australia
AFP, Published on 19/06/2014
» The Netherlands all but secured their place in the last 16 of the World Cup as they came from behind to beat Australia 3-2 in Porto Alegre on Wednesday.
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Xavi, Pique dropped by Spain for Chile clash
AFP, Published on 19/06/2014
» Spain coach Vicente del Bosque axed Gerard Pique and Xavi Hernandez from his starting XI for the World Cup Group B game against Chile in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday....
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Chile fans arrested after 'invading' Maracana
AFP, Published on 19/06/2014
» About 30 Chilean football fans were arrested Wednesday after breaking a door and rushing into the media center at the stadium where their team were playing Spain...
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Chile push Spain out of World Cup
Associated Press, Published on 19/06/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Defending champion Spain, the dominant global football power for the past six years, was eliminated from World Cup contention Wednesday with...
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Chile end Spain's reign at World Cup
AFP, Published on 19/06/2014
» Spain's six-year reign as the world's pre-eminent team ended on Wednesday as Chile sent them crashing out of the World Cup with a 2-0 win in Rio de Janeiro.
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Five reasons it went wrong for Spain
AFP, Published on 19/06/2014
» Spain became the fifth holders to be eliminated from the World Cup at the first stage after their 2-0 defeat by Chile at the Maracana on Wednesday.
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Spain's quiet one slinks away with a whimper
AFP, Published on 19/06/2014
» Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has never been one to shout and scream despite his sterling career, but he won't be able to avoid the clamour his team's stunning...