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In 5 Charts You'll Understand Why Brazil Looks Ready To Erupt
Even as Brazil prepares to host the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics, the economy has been grappling with slowing growth. Locals have taken to the streets to protest inadequate infrastructure and rising costs to host the World Cup.
President Dilma Rousseff has said people have engaged in "information terrorism" through the media. Show More Summary
Incredible Photos Of The Massive Protests In Brazil Over World Cup Spending
Nationwide protests in Brazil reached a high point last night when 100,000 people took to the streets of Rio de Janeiro. The protests started after a hike in bus fares. But they have since broadened in scope to include police brutality, political corruption, and massive government spending two major international sporting events. Show More Summary
Adidas sets sales goal in World Cup year
German sportswear maker Adidas forecast record sales for its soccer business in 2014. ||| Herzogenaurach, Germany - German sportswear maker Adidas AG forecast record sales for its soccer business in 2014, aiming to retain market leadership in the sport ahead of US rival Nike Inc in a soccer World Cup year. Show More Summary
Australia Qualify for the World Cup: A Look at their Strengths and Weaknesses
The Socceroos secured qualification for their third consecutive World Cup with a shaky 1-0 win over already-eliminated Iraq in Sydney on Tuesday night. Australia's qualification campaign was not always pretty, but in the end it was effective, as they clinched the second spot in Group B with seven minutes to go in their final fixture. Show More Summary
PHOTOS: Brazilians Flood Streets To Protest World Cup Spending, Government Corruption
Hundreds of thousands of Brazilians poured into the streets of at least 25 cities across the country Monday, blanketing the streets of major cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro and climbing to the roof of the Brazilian National Congress in Brasilia, the nation’s capital. The protests, sparked last week by a smaller demonstration [...]
Spain vs. Tahiti: Players to Watch in Confederations Cup Clash
In the world of football, it really doesn ’t get more David and Goliath than Thursday’s encounter between Spain and Tahiti in the Confederations Cup. Vicente del Bosque ’s Spain is arguably the best national side the world has ever seen,...Show More Summary
6 Reasons Why Tahiti's Soccer Team Is Your New Favorite Sports Team
Tahiti lost to Nigeria in the Confederations Cup 6-1 yesterday. All things considered, it was a huge win for Tahiti. The tiny island nation is ranked 138th in the world, and only one player on the entire team plays professional soccer. Show More Summary
BRAZIL: Protests And Riots Rock Major Cities Over Government Spending
Massive protests took place across Brazil last night, partially in reaction to government spending plans for the World Cup and the Rio Olympics. Rioters in Rio De Janeiro set fire to the state legislature building. Protesters claim that social services and aid to the poor are being cut in order promote sports and tourism to Brazil. Show More Summary
Adidas targets record soccer sales in World Cup year
HERZOGENAURACH, Germany (Reuters) - German sportswear maker Adidas expects sales from its soccer division to break the 2 billion euro ($2.7 billion) barrier for the first time in 2014, when the World Cup is played in Brazil, the company said on Tuesday...
USA vs. Honduras: How Americans Can Redeem Prior 2014 World Cup Qualifier Loss
The United States men's national soccer team is looking to maintain the momentum generated by two consecutive 2014 World Cup qualifier victories in taking on Honduras on Tuesday. However, the Americans will have to shore up certain areas...Show More Summary
Iran’s Carlos Queiroz trolls South Korea pinning a sad picture of their coach on his shirt
A war of words broke out in the days before the massive World Cup qualifier between Iran and South Korea on Tuesday. Iran coach Carlos Queiroz and his South Korean counterpart Choi Kang-hee traded verbal insults as tensions between the nations heightened. After beating Uzbekistan last week to secure their pole position in the Asian [...]
Confederations Cup 2013 TV Schedule: Complete Viewing Guide and Predictions
Some of the best footballers in the world are on display in Brazil during this summer’s Confederations Cup tilt. We’ ve already seen impressive performances in the early goings of group play, but there are plenty of exciting matches still lined up. Show More Summary
Carla Dauden from Brazil: “No, I’m not going to the World Cup”
The start of the Confederations Cup appears to have really woken up the globe to internal issues in Brazil. In the lead up to the opening Confederations Cup match, President Dilma Rousseff was booed, riot police broke up a protest outside the Maracana with tear gas and then Brazilians sent a message over the social networks [...]
Even Brazil doesn't want Fifa's tainted World Cup now. Football's capacity for magic is waning
It is about twenty to two. The sun of Mexico City is just beyond its apex, casting narrow shadows. The man in the blue shirt shuffles forward wearily, without real conviction. From behind his right shoulder, a second figure appears; clad in brilliant gold. Casually, the gold shirt leans in towards the blue, pauses, then [...]
Confederations Cup 2013 Schedule: Biggest Matches to Watch For in Group Play
The 2013 Confederations Cup is underway in Brazil, but some of the best group-stage matches are yet to unfold. With some of the world's best teams in the field, we're sure to have a number of epic affairs in the prelude to next year's World Cup. Show More Summary
Confederations Cup: Most Intriguing Storylines to Watch for in Spain vs. Tahiti
Spain's Confederations Cup match against Tahiti is a little like David and Goliath. The back-to-back European Championships winner, current World Cup holder and best team in international football are taking on Tahiti—easily the minnows...Show More Summary
AFC 2014 World Cup qualifying: Australia through after beating Iraq
Australia have beaten Iraq to secure second spot in Group B and an automatic World Cup berth, but Group A remains up in the air.
Group A
South Korea vs. Iran
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South Korea haven't mathematically guaranteed their place in next year's World Cup but they'll almost certainly qualify automatically, even if they lose against Iran. Show More Summary
USA vs. Honduras: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info and Preview
For the United States, Tuesday night's matchup against Honduras in Utah is a golden chance to seriously bolster its World Cup qualifying position. Already atop the Hexagonal with 10 points, the U.S. could reach 13 points with just four games remaining and be sitting quite pretty. Show More Summary
Cost of World Cup fuels street protests in Brazil - pictures
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About 200,000 people take to streets of Brazil's big cities to protest cost of Cup and rising transport costs
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The Brazilian Market Has Had A Horrendous Year
Riots have broken out in Brazil. Notionally they have to do with an increase in bus fares, but they have to do with bigger issues related to inequality, and how much the government is spending on things like hosting the World Cup. The Brazilian economy is not well. Show More Summary
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