Brazil protests pose challenge for World Cup organisers Reuters - 1 hour 33 minutes agoBy Andrew Downie RECIFE, Brazil (Reuters) - A wave of protests across Brazil have alarmed soccer organisers concerned that the unrest could affect the current Confederations … More »Brazil protests pose challenge for World Cup organisers
By Andrew Downie RECIFE, Brazil (Reuters) - A wave of protests across Brazil have alarmed soccer organisers concerned that the unrest could affect the current Confederations Cup and even jeopardise next year's World Cup. At least 200,000 people took to the streets of more than half a dozen Brazilian cities on Monday night …
Brazil players voice support for protesters AFP News - 2 hours 55 minutes agoChelsea defender David Luiz on Tuesday led his Brazil teammates in speaking out in support of mass protests in the country that have overshadowed the start of the Confederations … More »Brazil players voice support for protesters
Chelsea defender David Luiz on Tuesday led his Brazil teammates in speaking out in support of mass protests in the country that have overshadowed the start of the Confederations Cup.
Tension, anger as Asian giants reach World Cup AFP News - 4 hours agoAsian giants Iran, South Korea and Australia scrambled into next year's World Cup on Tuesday after scenes of crowd anger and high tension on the final night of group … More »Tension, anger as Asian giants reach World Cup
Asian giants Iran, South Korea and Australia scrambled into next year's World Cup on Tuesday after scenes of crowd anger and high tension on the final night of group qualifying.
'Brazil here we come,' Iran fans sing AFP News - 4 hours agoMillions of joyous Iranians flooded the streets of Tehran on Tuesday after the national team beat Asia powerhouse South Korea 1-0 away to qualify for the 2014 World Cup … More »'Brazil here we come,' Iran fans sing
Millions of joyous Iranians flooded the streets of Tehran on Tuesday after the national team beat Asia powerhouse South Korea 1-0 away to qualify for the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil.
French footballers win right to challenge under-age prostitute charges AFP News - 5 hours agoThe trial of Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema for having sex with an under-age prostitute opened Tuesday but was immediately suspended pending resolution of a point of … More »French footballers win right to challenge under-age prostitute charges
The trial of Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema for having sex with an under-age prostitute opened Tuesday but was immediately suspended pending resolution of a point of law which may result in charges against the French football stars being dropped.
- Queiroz has last laugh as Koreans turn on departing Choi Reuters - 5 hours ago
(Reuters) - South Korea booked another World Cup finals appearance on Tuesday but there was little celebration in Ulsan, with angry fans, media and Iran coach Carlos … More »Queiroz has last laugh as Koreans turn on departing Choi
(Reuters) - South Korea booked another World Cup finals appearance on Tuesday but there was little celebration in Ulsan, with angry fans, media and Iran coach Carlos Queiroz taking aim at departing counterpart Choi Kang-hee. Iran claimed an upset 1-0 win to top Asian qualifying Group A, leaving Korea to claim the runners-up …
French footballers' underage prostitute trial adjourned to 2014 Reuters - 5 hours agoPARIS (Reuters) - The trial of French football stars Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema over claims they paid for sex with an underage call girl was adjourned for procedural … More »French footballers' underage prostitute trial adjourned to 2014
PARIS (Reuters) - The trial of French football stars Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema over claims they paid for sex with an underage call girl was adjourned for procedural reasons on Tuesday until 2014. Benzema, a Real Madrid striker, and Ribery, a Bayern Munich winger, are to be tried on charges of paying Zahia Dehar, a …
Ethiopia admit fielding suspended star AFP News - 6 hours agoEthiopia admitted Tuesday fielding a suspended footballer in a World Cup qualifier during June, and FIFA match records show Togo were guilty of a similar offence. More »Ethiopia admit fielding suspended star
Ethiopia admitted Tuesday fielding a suspended footballer in a World Cup qualifier during June, and FIFA match records show Togo were guilty of a similar offence.
Iran beat South Korea as both sides reach World Cup Reuters - 6 hours agoREUTERS - Iran qualified for the World Cup finals on Tuesday after another resolute defensive display helped them snatch a 1-0 away win over South Korea, who also booked … More »Iran beat South Korea as both sides reach World Cup
REUTERS - Iran qualified for the World Cup finals on Tuesday after another resolute defensive display helped them snatch a 1-0 away win over South Korea, who also booked a place in Brazil. Forward Reza Ghoochannejhad was Iran's hero, latching on to an error by defender Kim Young-gwon to score the winner in the 60th minute …
Iran "in heaven" as soccer team qualifies for 2014 World Cup Reuters - 6 hours agoBy Zahra Hosseinian and Marcus George DUBAI (Reuters) - Tehran's streets were filled with young revellers for the second time in four days on Tuesday after the Iranian … More »Iran "in heaven" as soccer team qualifies for 2014 World Cup
By Zahra Hosseinian and Marcus George DUBAI (Reuters) - Tehran's streets were filled with young revellers for the second time in four days on Tuesday after the Iranian national soccer team qualified for the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil with a win over South Korea. "I feel like God is answering all of our prayers at once," …
Brazil government braces for more social unrest AFP News - 7 hours agoThousands of Brazilians threatened fresh protests Tuesday over the huge costs of preparations for the World Cup, after the biggest demos 20 years shook Dilma Rousseff's … More »Brazil government braces for more social unrest
Thousands of Brazilians threatened fresh protests Tuesday over the huge costs of preparations for the World Cup, after the biggest demos 20 years shook Dilma Rousseff's government.
- Ethiopia face points deduction after admitting error Reuters - 7 hours ago
By Aaron Maasho ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Ethiopia soccer officials have admitted fielding an ineligible player in a World Cup qualifier and are resigned to being stripped … More »Ethiopia face points deduction after admitting error
By Aaron Maasho ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Ethiopia soccer officials have admitted fielding an ineligible player in a World Cup qualifier and are resigned to being stripped of three points, potentially handing South Africa and Botswana a 2014 lifeline. "We have evaluated the situation and we came across the issue that we made …
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