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'Old Guy' Klose hailed for World Cup record
AFP, Published on 22/06/2014
» Germany on Sunday hailed evergreen football hero Miroslav Klose after he equalled Ronaldo's record of 15 goals at World Cup finals with one of his most important...
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Brazil's President Rousseff launches re-election bid
AFP, Published on 22/06/2014
» Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff formally launched her re-election bid, leading in opinion polls despite lingering discontent over World Cup costs.
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No time for tears as Korea loom, coach tells Algeria
AFP, Published on 22/06/2014
» Coach Vahid Halilhodzic has told Algeria now is not the time for tears ahead of Sunday's date with South Korea where defeat will spell yet another premature ending...
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Russia bar Belgium's path to last 16
AFP, Published on 22/06/2014
» Having come from behind to beat Algeria in their opening game, Belgium can reach the World Cup knockout phase by beating Russia at Rio de Janeiro's fabled Maracana...
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'Shameful' referee got it wrong, says Dzeko
AFP, Published on 22/06/2014
» Bosnia-Hercegovina were sent packing from the World Cup on Saturday, and striker Edin Dzeko laid the blame for their first round exit on the "shameful"...
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Nigeria's prodigal son basks in World Cup glory
AFP, Published on 22/06/2014
» Nigeria had the returning Peter Odemwingie to thank for delivering them their first World Cup win since 1998 and lifting them to the verge of the knockout stages....
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Young stars sought to avoid England duty - Redknapp
AFP, Published on 22/06/2014
» England stepped up its World Cup agonizing Sunday with Premier League manager Harry Redknapp claiming some young players had sought to avoid international duty...
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Ronaldo struggles hamper Portugal preparation
AFP, Published on 22/06/2014
» Lingering doubts about the fitness of world player of the year Cristiano Ronaldo have left Portugal in disarray ahead of their World Cup Group G clash with the...
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Where's Pele? 'The King' shunned at World Cup
AFP, Published on 22/06/2014
» He's 'the king', renowned as football's greatest ever and the icon of Brazilian World Cup success. But with the tournament finally back in his home country, it...
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Australian diplomat hopes to bring cricketers to Pakistan
AFP, Published on 22/06/2014
» Canberra's top diplomat in Pakistan has said he hoped to bring some Australian players to the country to help revive international cricket five years after militants...