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Suarez referee picked for Brazil-Germany semifinalCentre Daily TimesRIO DE JANEIRO — The referee who failed to see Luis Suarez bite an opponent has been picked to officiate Brazil’s World Cup semifinal against Germany. FIFA says on its website that Marco Rodriguez of Mexico will referee the match in Belo Horizonte on … and more …read … Read more
Suarez referee picked for Brazil-Germany semifinalMerced Sun-StarRIO DE JANEIRO — The referee who failed to see Luis Suarez bite an opponent has been picked to officiate Brazil’s World Cup semifinal against Germany. FIFA says on its website that Marco Rodriguez of Mexico will referee the match in Belo Horizonte on … and more …read more … Read more
Modesto BeeRIO DE JANEIRO — Nigeria is not backing down after sacking its entire national football federation leadership, ignoring a FIFA directive and risking a ban from internationals for the reigning African champion. A weekend meeting of football and …FIFA warns Nigeria after football leader arrestedEnquirerherald all 243 news articles …read more Source: Rio De … Read more
MiamiHerald.comRIO DE JANEIRO — Nigerian officials are not backing down after sacking the entire national football federation leadership, ignoring a FIFA directive and risking an international ban for the reigning African champion. A weekend meeting of football and …FIFA warns Nigeria after football leader arrestedLexington Herald Leader all 215 news articles …read more Source: Rio … Read more
News & ObserverRIO DE JANEIRO — Netherlands goalkeeper Tim Krul insists he did nothing wrong in confronting Costa Rica’s penalty takers during a World Cup quarterfinal shootout. Krul’s crucial two saves on Sunday night followed his novel tactic that tested FIFA’s …Costa Rica coach learned from Dutch masterBelleville News Democrat all 2,388 news articles …read … Read more
Lexington Herald LeaderRIO DE JANEIRO — The Brazilian football confederation is trying to overturn captain Thiago Silva’s ban for Tuesday’s World Cup semifinal against Germany. FIFA spokesman Delia Fischer on Sunday said the disciplinary committee is “analyzing material” … and more …read more Source: Rio De Janeiro News From Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | … Read more
The StateRIO DE JANEIRO — The Brazilian football confederation is trying to overturn captain Thiago Silva’s ban for Tuesday’s World Cup semifinal against Germany. FIFA spokesman Delia Fischer on Sunday said the disciplinary committee is “analyzing material” … and more …read more Source: Rio De Janeiro News From Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie … Read more
Anchorage Daily NewsRIO DE JANEIRO — World Cup attendances are set to achieve the second-highest average in tournament history. FIFA says the average crowd after 60 matches in Brazil is 52,762, beating the 52,491 mark for the 2006 World Cup in Germany. The record was … and more …read more Source: Rio De Janeiro News … Read more
Messi guides Argentina into semis, Dutch scrape inBradenton HeraldRIO DE JANEIRO — The Argentines didn’t need a late winner from Lionel Messi this time, settling in to protect a 1-0 margin against Belgium that earned them a first trip to the World Cup semifinals in 24 years. The Netherlands could have used a late … … Read more
Argentine hooligan leader detained at World CupCentre Daily TimesRIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil’s Justice Ministry says police have detained the alleged leader of Argentina’s infamous football hooligans inside a World Cup stadium. The ministry says Pablo Alvarez was taken into custody Saturday at the Brasilia stadium … and more …read more Source: Rio De Janeiro … Read more
News & ObserverRIO DE JANEIRO — A total of 131 World Cup tickets, including 70 for corporate hospitality packages, were seized by Rio de Janeiro police in an investigation into ticket scalping. FIFA marketing director Thierry Weil on Saturday disclosed details of …FIFA VP’s son denies ticket scalping claimSunHerald.com all 103 news articles …read more … Read more
Fox NewsThis June 4, 2014 photo shows a $90 U.S. dollar FIFA ticket for the Spain vs. Chile World Cup game, bought by a fan on Stubhub.com, a website that connects buyers and sellers, for $775 U.S. dollars, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Brazilian police have …Scalping ring probe looks ‘to someone from FIFA’Anchorage Daily … Read more
Centre Daily TimesFrance’s head coach Didier Deschamps points to his players during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Germany and France at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, July 4, 2014. MATTHIAS SCHRADER — AP Photo.Germany holds off France 1-0 to reach World Cup semifinalsMiamiHerald.comYoung France team looks ahead to Euro … Read more
Centre Daily TimesRIO DE JANEIRO — A somber mood spread over Brazil on Saturday as football fans slowly came to grips with the loss of star striker Neymar, whose fractured vertebra knocked him out of the World Cup. Brazil’s top newspapers featured front-page spreads of …Ronaldo: challenge on Neymar was intentionalMiamiHerald.comBrazil fans celebrate win, lament … Read more
TheNewsTribune.comRIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil exploded into collective celebration Friday night after its soccer team won a hard-fought World Cup quarterfinal match against Colombia, 2-1 — then mourned that an injury to star striker Neymar means he’s out of the tournament. and more …read more Source: Rio De Janeiro News From Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie … Read more
The StateRIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil exploded into collective celebration Friday night after its soccer team won a hard-fought World Cup quarterfinal match against Colombia, 2-1. As the final whistle blew, thousands of fans wearing Brazil’s canary-colored jersey …Brazil, Germany set up semifinal at World CupCentre Daily TimesNeymar injury casts a pall over Brazil cup … Read more
Centre Daily TimesA Brazil soccer fan celebrates his team’s 2-1 victory over Colombia after watching the World Cup quarterfinal game on a live telecast inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, July 4, 2014. SILVIA IZQUIERDO … …read more Source: Rio De Janeiro News From Google News … Read more
What to watch in last 2 World Cup quarterfinalsBelleville News DemocratRIO DE JANEIRO — The world’s best player goes up against perhaps the world’s best goalkeeper. The highest-scoring lineup in the World Cup takes on the tournament’s most surprising team. There are two remaining quarterfinals to be played Saturday at … and more …read more … Read more
Centre Daily TimesRIO DE JANEIRO — What it lacks in beauty, Brazil’s World Cup team is making up for with backbone. The home side is now just one step from a World Cup final in Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana Stadium. Standing in the way: a German team desperate for the …Germany holds off France 1-0 … Read more
Cup win puts Brazil into collective celebrationMiamiHerald.comRIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil exploded into collective celebration Friday night after its soccer team won a hard-fought quarterfinal match against Colombia, 2-1. As the final whistle blew, thousands of fans wearing Brazil’s canary-colored jersey and … and more …read more Source: Rio De Janeiro News From Google News … Read more
MiamiHerald.comRIO DE JANEIRO — One third of the German World Cup team was battling sore throats and flu symptoms heading into Friday’s quarterfinal against European neighbor France, but Mats Hummels, who missed the previous game with a fever, provided the …Klose back for Germany vs France in World CupThe StateReshuffle pays off for Germany at … Read more
The StateFrance’s Antoine Griezmann sits on the pitch after the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Germany and France at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, July 4, 2014. Germany won 1-0. FRANCOIS XAVIER MARIT, POOL — AP …Germany leads France 1-0 at halftime in World CupThe Idaho StatesmanGermany beats France 1-0, … Read more
Brazil police arrest man in rape of US womanMiamiHerald.comRIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian police say they have arrested a man suspected of raping an American woman living in Rio de Janeiro’s largest slum. In an emailed statement police say they arrested Leandro de Sampaio Lins, who is “suspected of raping an … and more …read … Read more
Bellingham HeraldRIO DE JANEIRO — The son of FIFA senior vice president Julio Grondona has denied claims he illegally sold a World Cup ticket for profit. Humberto Grondona tells Argentine TV channel TyC he gave a friend the $220 ticket for the Argentina-Switzerland …Scalping ring probe looks ‘to someone from FIFA’SunHerald.com all 293 news articles … Read more
The StateRIO DE JANEIRO — Germany recalled veteran striker Miroslav Klose and dropped center back Per Mertesacker among a slew of changes for its World Cup quarterfinal match against France on Friday. Thomas Mueller drops back to the wing to accommodate …Germany players hit by illness before France gameBelleville News DemocratWorld Cup: Brazil vs Colombia; … Read more
The StateThe Spanish tenor has given a concert during nearly every single World Cup since 1990 and is gearing up for a July 11, 2014 presentation in Rio de Janeiro, just two days before the city hosts the final game. DMITRY LOVETSKY, FILE — AP Photo … and more …read more Source: Rio De Janeiro … Read more
Buenos Aires HeraldRio de Janeiro — So we have reached the last eight at the World Cup but the road to Rio and the final looks so unpredictable after the cliffhangers of the last few days. Yes, Brazil and Argentina, Germany and Holland, perennial rivals all and long …Ronaldo predicting changes for Brazil at World … Read more
Merced Sun-StarRIO DE JANEIRO — A Danish teenager has claimed the virtual World Cup by beating his English rival in the final of the online Playstation gaming competition, overcoming a field of almost two million entrants. While his nation did not make it to the … and more …read more Source: Rio De Janeiro News … Read more
The StateRIO DE JANEIRO — Dual World Cup winner Ronaldo is certain coach Luiz Felipe Scolari “will change something” to reawaken Brazil’s attack in Friday’s World Cup quarterfinal match against Colombia. “We are waiting for a good performance by Brazil. and more …read more Source: Rio De Janeiro News From Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham … Read more
Construction Begins on Rio de Janeiro Sports Complex for 2016 OlympicsWall Street JournalRIO DE JANEIRO—Construction work began Thursday on one of the two main sports complexes that Rio de Janeiro plans to use for the 2016 Olympics, as organizers hope to quell speculation that the city won’t be ready. Located on a sprawling military base … Read more
The StateRIO DE JANEIRO — The best is yet to come from Germany. That was the promise, at least, from coach Joachim Loew ahead of Friday’s World Cup quarterfinal against France at the Maracana Stadium. While Germany looked impressive in a 4-0 win over …Germany players hit by illness before France gameNews & ObserverGermany coach: … Read more
Brazil overpass, World Cup project, collapsesBelleville News DemocratRIO DE JANEIRO — An overpass in Brazil that was part of the World Cup infrastructure plan has collapsed onto vehicles below. The overpass in Cup host city Belo Horizonte collapsed Thursday afternoon. Local news media quote firefighters on the scene as … and more …read more Source: … Read more
SI.comSoccer-inspired graffiti a mainstay of Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian landscape. Tweet0 Share0 Comment0 Share0 Share0 Stumble It0 Print0. More. Soccer-themed graffiti is widely encouraged and accepted in Rio de Janeiro, with intricate. Photo: Adam … …read more Source: Rio De Janeiro News From Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham or “Zennie62” is the … Read more
Splits in FIFA anti-racism strategy at World CupThe StateRIO DE JANEIRO — Splits in FIFA’s strategy to fight discrimination at the World Cup have been exposed after reported fan incidents were not punished. FIFA’s racism task force chairman Jeffrey Webb says there is a “disconnect” between his group and … and more …read more Source: … Read more
The StateRIO DE JANEIRO — Since Day 1, when Brazil put three past Croatia, the World Cup has enjoyed a goal deluge as sustained as an Amazon forest downpour. A combination of factors gelled to put Brazil on a trajectory to smash the record for most goals at … and more …read more Source: Rio … Read more