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World Cup brings global trail of carnage
AFP, Published on 24/06/2014
» The hangover goes around the globe like a Mexican wave -- a trail of destructive and sometimes deadly celebration is left after every win and the World Cup 'sickie'...
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China student jumps to death after losing World Cup bets
AFP, Published on 24/06/2014
» A college student in China leaped to his death after losing more than $3,000 gambling on the World Cup, state media reported Tuesday.
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Tired Italy look to avoid more World Cup humiliation
AFP, Published on 24/06/2014
» Four-time champions Italy admitted they are struggling with the weather conditions ahead of their clash with Uruguay in Natal on Tuesday where they will try to...
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Japan look for missing spark against Colombia in Group C
AFP, Published on 24/06/2014
» Coach Alberto Zaccheroni must urgently find a way to unlock Japan's attacking potential against already-qualified Colombia on Tuesday but is relying on events...
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Croatians mourn end of World Cup dream
AFP, Published on 24/06/2014
» Croatian fans on Tuesday were mourning their shattered World Cup dreams following the national side's 3-1 defeat at the hands of Mexico in Brazil.
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England seek atonement against Costa Rica
AFP, Published on 24/06/2014
» England return to Belo Horizonte on Tuesday, scene of the country's greatest sporting humiliation, where they will attempt to restore pride against Costa Rica...
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No repeat of 1982 farce insists Klinsmann, German camp
AFP, Published on 24/06/2014
» Both the German camp and USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann have insisted they will only be playing to win when the Stars and Stripes face Germany in Thursday's World...
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England's Gerrard says money hurts young players
AFP, Published on 24/06/2014
» The huge riches in football are diminishing some players' desire to perform for England, captain Steven Gerrard said as the country licks its wounds over its...
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Immobile up front with Balotelli for Italy decider
AFP, Published on 24/06/2014
» Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has reshuffled his starting line-up for the make-or-break final Group D clash against Uruguay, with Ciro Immobile given his first...
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Lampard captains England against Costa Rica
AFP, Published on 24/06/2014
» Midfielder Frank Lampard captains England for their final World Cup match against Costa Rica at Belo Horizonte's Estadio Mineirao on Tuesday.