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Africa World Cup triumph may be some way off
AFP, Published on 23/05/2014
» Brazilian legend Pele predicted an African team would lift the World Cup before the end of the 20th century, but it could be some time yet before it comes true.
Low-key Australians kick off World Cup arrivals
AFP, Published on 29/05/2014
» Australia became the first team to touch down for the World Cup in Brazil but it was a low-key arrival as they dodged well-wishers and were ushered away under tight security.
Dreaming on the touchline
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 30/05/2014
» Zico is glad that the Thai national women’s team have qualified for the World Cup in Canada next year. The former striker-turned-national coach for the men’s national side, Kiatisak “Zico” Senamuang, admits, however, that to expect the same from their male counterparts any time in the near future is a tall order.
World Cup's Brazuca ball rated more stable than Jabulani
AFP, Published on 30/05/2014
» With every soccer World Cup, it seems, there is controversy about the ball -- the Jabulani used in South Africa was said to be so unpredictable as to border on the "supernatural".
Qatari official 'paid millions' for 2022 World Cup
AFP, Published on 01/06/2014
» A former top Qatari football official paid more than $5 million to get support for the tiny emirate's controversial campaign to host the 2022 World Cup, a British newspaper alleged Sunday.
Qatar denies World Cup bid corruption claims
AFP, Published on 02/06/2014
» Qatar's 2022 football World Cup organisers vehemently denied any wrong-doing after a British newspaper alleged a top official paid more than $5 million to secure support in the bidding process.
Germany, France held, Belgium see off Sweden in World Cup friendlies
AFP, Published on 02/06/2014
» Germany and France were held to draws while Chelsea duo Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku scored for Belgium in the latest batch of World Cup warm-ups on Sunday.
Australia mulls fresh World Cup bid
AFP, Published on 02/06/2014
» Football Federation Australia said Monday it may re-submit its bid to host the 2022 World Cup, after fresh corruption allegations against Qatar's controversial campaign to host the tournament.
Pressure mounts for new 2022 World Cup vote
AFP, Published on 02/06/2014
» Pressure mounted Monday for FIFA to call a new vote on the 2022 World Cup hosts with Australia declaring that corruption accusations against controversial winners Qatar were a "serious development".
Pressure mounts for new 2022 World Cup vote
AFP, Published on 02/06/2014
» FIFA announced on Monday its probe into the 2018 and 2022 World Cup host bids would be completed by June 9 as the corruption row over Qatar's controversial winning bid intensified.