world cup 2014

Germany issues stamp celebrating World Cup win

Germany has issued a stamp celebrating its soccer team's victory at the 2014 World Cup championship. Five million were printed…

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World Cup 2014: Luiz Felipe Scolari resigns as Brazil coach

Brazil’s soccer team coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has resigned following his country's failure to win the 2014 World Cup, reports…

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World Cup 2014: Germany beats Argentina 1-0 in Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium

Germany’s soccer team were crowned world champions for the fourth time as Mario Gotze's extra-time winner beat Argentina in the…

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Luis Suarez bite: FIFA rejects appeal against four-month ban

Soccer’s global governing body FIFA has rejected Luis Suarez's appeal against a four-month ban from all football-related activities for biting…

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World Cup 2014: Dilma Rousseff urges Brazilians to bounce back after 7-1 defeat against Germany

President Dilma Rousseff has urged Brazilians to bounce back after the national soccer team devastating 7-1 World Cup defeat against…

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Shakira to perform at Brazil’s World Cup closing ceremony

Shakira will perform at this year's World Cup closing ceremony, which takes place before the final in Rio de Janeiro…

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Brazil World Cup 2014: Bridge collapse kills at least two in Belo Horizonte

A bridge has collapsed on a bus in the Brazilian World Cup host city of Belo Horizonte, reportedly killing at…

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Barack Obama calls US soccer team in Sao Paulo

President Barack Obama has praised the efforts of the US soccer team in the World Cup in a phone call…

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US soccer team eliminated from World Cup by Belgium

Millions of Americans stopped work early on Tuesday to watch US soccer team getting edged out of the World Cup…

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Go Team USA: American fans halt work early to watch World Cup match

Millions of soccer fans in America have stopped work early to watch team USA playing Belgium for a place in…

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Diego Maradona defends Luis Suarez as Giorgio Chiellini brands his ban excessive

Luis Suarez has received support from World Cup winner Diego Maradona, while his biting victim, Giorgio Chiellini, branded the ban…

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World Cup 2014: Ghana kicks out Sulley Muntari and Kevin-Prince Boateng for indiscipline

Ghana's World Cup squad has expelled players Sulley Muntari and Kevin-Prince Boateng for alleged indiscipline. A statement on the Ghana…

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Luis Suarez biting: Four months worldwide ban and $111,000 fine

FIFA has banned Uruguay striker Luis Suarez for nine matches after being found guilty of biting Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini.…

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Luis Suarez World Cup biting inspires hilarious memes

Luis Suarez's World Cup biting inspired plenty of hilarious memes in honor of soccer's most famous flesh eater. Luis Suarez appeared…

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Luis Suarez bite: FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Uruguay striker

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Uruguay striker Luis Suarez after he appeared to bite Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini during…

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Luis Suarez bites Giorgio Chiellini during World Cup game

Uruguay's striker Luis Suarez appeared to bite Italy's Giorgio Chiellini during their Group D clash at the World Cup tournament…

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England’s future prospects – who should stay, who shouldn’t play?

The worst performance at a World Cup by England, period. Eliminated just 8 days into the tournament and after only…

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World Cup 2014: US soccer fans celebrate win against Ghana

Soccer fans across the US celebrated a last-gasp win against the team's World Cup nemesis, Ghana. John Brooks headed in…

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World Cup 2014: Opening ceremony kicks off Brazil tournament

The 2014 World Cup officially got under way with a colorful opening ceremony before hosts Brazil kicked off against Croatia.…

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Brazil: Clashes at World Cup protests in Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo riot police have used tear gas to break up a protest against Brazil’s World Cup, hours before the…

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Brazil’s World Cup Big Head turtle oracle

Four years ago the Germans had Paul, the octopus, who caught the world's attention with his surprisingly accurate predictions of…

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World Cup 2014: Thailand’s junta offers free TV matches

The Thai ruling junta has ordered TV regulators to ensure that soccer fans will not have to pay to watch…

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World Cup 2014: Opening ceremony pays tribute to nature, people and football

FIFA’s World Cup 2014 begins today with Brazil opening the tournament against Croatia. The month-long tournament sees 32 nations compete…

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World Cup 2014: Jennifer Lopez denies opening ceremony cancellation

Jennifer Lopez has denied the cancellation of her performance at the World Cup opening ceremony in Brazil, despite claims she…

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Dilma Rousseff: Brazil is ready for World Cup 2014

President Dilma Rousseff says Brazil is ready for the football World Cup which starts on Thursday. In a TV address,…

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