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Deutsche Welle: Brazil defeat Croatia 3-1 in World Cup opener

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Deutsche Welle

Associated Press: World Cup’s opening match mesmerizes Brazilians

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Associated Press

Daily Mail: Roy Hodgson trails Fabio Capello as the highest paid managers at the World Cup

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Daily Mail

The Hollywood Reporter: Ronaldo leads list of most marketable soccer players

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The Hollywood Reporter

Associated Press: Will Brazil’s cup spotlight burn too bright?

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Associated Press

Bloomberg: Why Nike doesn’t care that Ronaldo is no air Jordan (VIDEO)

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Bloomberg

CNN: Top football chiefs oppose Sepp Blatter’s U-turn over FIFA presidency

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CNN

Ilyumzhinov insists on recognition of chess as Olympic sport

“The FIDE’s primary task is for chess to be included in the Winter Olympics program and to be already recognized by the IOC as an Olympic sport. We …
Interfax-Ukraine

BBC: Miami rejects David Beckham’s football stadium site (VIDEO)

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BBC

Cosmopolitan: The 33 hottest soccer players in the World Cup

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Cosmopolitan

Associated Press: Fashion experts weigh in on World Cup jersey style

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Associated Press

Deutsche Welle: What to expect from the World Cup (VIDEO)

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Deutsche Welle

Associated Press: World Cup fans face rough landing in Brazil

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Associated Press

Bloomberg: World Cup 2014 predictions & results

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Bloomberg

Radio Free Europe/radio Liberty: Investigative reporter compares FIFA to ‘organized crime family’

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Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Associated Press: Jennifer Lopez won’t perform in World Cup opener in Brazil

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Associated Press

Associated Press: To demolish or design – Japan split on 2020 stadium

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Associated Press

Associated Press: World Cup tourists, get ready for price shock

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Associated Press
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