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South Florida soccer fans unable to swing a trip to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup can enjoy an appetizer much closer to home. The grueling two-year journey to the quadrennial tournament will begin in Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium for the U.S. national team with a qualifier June 8 against Antigua and Barbuda.
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Get your World Cup fix in Tampa
As Brazil gears up for the 2014 soccer World Cup and 2016 Olympics, government ministers have become fond of proclaiming how the tournaments will boost economic development. read more
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Brazil's World Cup, Olympics upgrades spark criticism
Brazil could field Ronaldinho, Neymar and Paulo Henrique Ganso, a key trio in their 2014 World Cup ambitions, when they meet Bosnia in a friendly in Switzerland on February 28.
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Brazil Squad Reunites Gifted Ronaldinho, Neymar, Ganso
Legendary Brazilian forward Romário’s Brazil due to poor level of preparations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. According to Romario, Brazilians need to radically improve the situation with airports. “If that does not begin as soon as possible, arriving in our country fans face chaos,” he said.
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Romario: Brazil 2014 World Cup could turn into chaos
The U.S. Men’s National Team continues its competition against the world’s top teams when they host five-time World Cup champions Brazil on Wednesday, May 30 in Landover, Md. Kickoff for the USA’s first ever match at FedExField is set for 8 p.m. ET, and the match will be broadcast live on ESPN2, ESPN3 and Univision.
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U.S. MNT Schedule Brazil Friendly
SAO PAULO (AP) — Workers building and renovating Brazil’s stadiums for the 2014 World Cup are threatening to go on strike if employers don’t agree to their demands for unified salaries and benefits.
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Brazil World Cup workers threaten nationwide strike
Brazil raised 24.5 billion reais ($14 billion) through the sale of licenses to operate three of the country’s busiest airports in an auction today aimed at accelerating investments ahead of the 2014 World Cup.
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Brazil Raises $14 Billion in Airport Auction for World Cup
RIO DE JANEIRO — Like most Brazilians, Evandro dos Santos’ devotion to soccer borders on the religious. Even when he wasn’t watching a game, he loved hearing the roar of the crowd in nearby Maracana stadium this nation’s temple to the sport.
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Brazil's Olympics, World Cup Preparations Bring Evictions
Favela do Metro shantytown, right, and the Maracana stadium, background, are seen in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Residents of communities like Metro, located on the surroundings of the Maracana stadium, are being pushed out of their homes to make way for new roads, Olympic venues, and other projects as part of preparations to host the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics.
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Olympics, World Cup preparation bring evictions
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Demand for flights in Brazil has nearly tripled in the past decade, authorities said Wednesday. That is straining a system that is under pressure to prepare for the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics.
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Brazil Air Travel Triples Since 2002
In the run-up to the 2014 World Cup, the collapse of three buildings puts a stain on the country, reports Mac Margolis.
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World Cup Headache for Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO : Brazil can host the 2014 World Cup without getting into a fight with football’s governing body FIFA , Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo said Friday.
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'No need for fight with FIFA over World Cup'
Open an account with Sportingbet today and get up to £100 in free bets! Legendary Brazil captain Carlos Alberto Torres claims he is pessimistic about his country’s chances of glory in the 2014 World Cup finals.
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'We have no team' – Carlos Alberto Torres not confident about Brazil's World Cup chances in 2014
Brazil can host the 2014 World Cup without getting into a fight with FIFA, Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo said.
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Brazil won't fight FIFA over 2014 World Cup
FIFA and World Cup host nation Brazil are on a collision course over whether alcohol should be served in stadiums during the 2014 finals.
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World Cup beer battle brewing between Brazil and FIFA
Beer must be sold at all venues hosting matches at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, football’s world governing body insists.
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Beer 'must be sold' at World Cup
Brazil is entering a four-year cycle in which it will become the focal point of billions around the world for hosting the World Cup and Olympics. Along with the greater
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Will world cup and summer olympics make Brazil infrastructure a win? (BRXX, VIV, CPL)
The 2010 World Cup has kicked off with 32 teams battling to be world champions. The four week tournament with 64 soccer games produces only one winner but within each match there are many sub-plots and Soccer 365 looks at some of these moments in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly column.
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World Cup – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Brazil’s 2002 World Cup winner Rivaldo signs for Angola’s Kabuscorp in a surprise move.
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Rivaldo in surprise Angola move
Brazil won’t be “100 percent ready” to host the 2014 World Cup, as work on two of the stadiums won’t be completed in time, former World Cup winner Romario said in an interview published Wednesday.
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Brazil won't be '100% ready' to host World Cup: Romario
Open an account with Sportingbet today and get up to £100 in free bets! Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella believes that the pressure of playing in front of their own fans could be a burden for Brazil in the 2014 World Cup.
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Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella: Hosting the World Cup is a double-edged sword for Brazil
Open an account with Sportingbet today and get up to £100 in free bets! Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot) president Mohamed Iya has been appointed by Fifa as a board member of the 2014 Fifa World Cup taking place in Brazil.
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Cameroon FA boss named board member of Brazil 2014 World Cup
The 2014 World Cup is offering inmates in Brazil a shot at redemption. -AFP
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Brazil inmates seek World Cup redemption
Brazil, home to the highest number of annual murders, is offering discounted World Cup tickets to Brazilians who turn in their guns.
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Brazil uses soccer to bring down the murder rate
JOHANNESBURG — Five-time World Cup winners Brazil might be considered the high priests of football, who set the benchmark for the world as to how “The Beautiful Game” should be performed on the pitch.
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Brazil far behind SA for 2014 World Cup, says Palacios
Brazil head coach Mano Menezes has vowed to build a strong side for World Cup 2014.
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London Olympics litmus test for Brazil
Brazil head coach Mano Menezes has vowed to build a strong side in time for World Cup 2014. The Selecao are under heavy scrutiny after failing to go beyond the quarter-finals at World Cup 2010 in South Africa and, more recently, at the Copa America.
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Mano Menezes vows to build strong Brazil side for World Cup 2014
The former striker is unhappy with the recent performance levels showed by the Selecao, and claims they could be in for a nasty shock three years down the line
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Brazil risks first round exit in 2014 World Cup if form does not improve, warns Romario
Romario has warned Brazil to improve their form ahead of the 2014 World Cup in order to avoid risking a humiliating first round exit on home soil.
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Brazil risk first round exit in 2014 World Cup if their form does not improve, warns Romario
