Spain set for lineup changes against Chile – The Idaho Statesman

The Idaho StatesmanRIO DE JANEIRO — Spain coach Vicente del Bosque promised on Tuesday to change his lineup for the team’s must-win Group B match against Chile as the World Cup holders look to stay in the tournament. Forwards Pedro Rodriguez and Cesc Fabregas …Iniesta confident of Spain winAnchorage Daily NewsSpain desperate to avoid early … Read more

Suarez returns from injury, Rooney pressure mounts – News & Observer

News & ObserverRIO DE JANEIRO — With their World Cup fates already in jeopardy, Uruguay and England will be counting on their unpredictable strikers to revive their campaigns in Sao Paulo on Thursday. Luis Suarez is preparing to return from Uruguay’s treatment room …Rooney’s role under scrutiny after World Cup lossBelleville News Democrat all 4,791 … Read more

Germany and US win, Nigeria-Iran play first draw – SunHerald.com

SunHerald.comdealsaver. RIO DE JANEIRO — Germany was supposed to be a team that would melt in Brazil’s tropics, and the United States was supposed to be a team that can’t beat Ghana. Both teams flipped the scripts on Monday and find themselves tied atop Group G.Ronaldo ready to take on Germany; US vs GhanaTheNewsTribune.com all … Read more

World Cup round-up: Argentina fans invade Rio de Janeiro – The National

The NationalArgentina fans have flooded Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana beach, camping out and firing up barbecues as they dream of World Cup glory on their rivals’ turf. About 30 motor homes line the famed Atlantica Avenue with Argentine licence plates showing they …Brazil: 2 Argentines questioned about racial slursSunHerald.comSecurity reviewed after Argentina fans jump fenceBellingham … Read more

Result, not performance, the focus for England – MiamiHerald.com

MiamiHerald.com“It could be quite frustrating at times for anyone playing out of position but that’s football and you’ve just got to deal with it,” Sturridge told a briefing at the team’s training camp at the Urca military base in Rio de Janeiro. “I know Wayne is …Rooney’s role under scrutiny after World Cup lossBelleville News … Read more

Security reviewed after Argentina fans jump fence – The State

The StateRIO DE JANEIRO — World Cup organizers are reviewing security after some Argentina fans without tickets got over fences at Maracana Stadium before the national team’s match against Bosnia-Herzegovina. “Those that jumped were apprehended and taken …Column: Bosnia writes new story at World CupLexington Herald LeaderArgentina defeats Bosnia 2-1 in a tale of 2 … Read more

England’s Oxlade-Chamberlain steps up recovery – Belleville News Democrat

Belleville News DemocratEngland national soccer team player Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain who is recovering from a knee injury points at the start of a squad training session for the 2014 soccer World Cup at the Urca military base in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, June 11, 2014.Oxlade-Chamberlain targets England returnModesto Bee all 90 news articles …read more … Read more

The other Rio de Janeiro: Brazil’s newest party hotspot – Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Morning HeraldIf music and partying are what you have in mind for a trip to Brazil, you might want to sidestep traditional hotspots like Rio de Janeiro and Salvador and head to Recife instead. This often-overlooked metropolis of 3.6 million people on Brazil’s … and more …read more Source: Rio De Janeiro News From … Read more

Argentina defeats Bosnia 2-1 in a tale of 2 halves – Anchorage Daily News

Anchorage Daily NewsRIO DE JANEIRO — Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero are dangerous scorers, but neither was getting many touches in the first half of Argentina’s World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina. With his team leading 1-0 at halftime because of an own goal, …Messi scores and lifts Argentina 2-1 over BosniaNews & ObserverWorld Cup CapsulesTheNewsTribune.com … Read more

Video catches gunfire during anti-World Cup protest in Rio de Janeiro – The Guardian

The GuardianA police officer can be seen on an Associated Press video firing what appeared to be a live pistol round at anti-World Cup protesters near Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium. During the small, but violent and chaotic, protest that played out about 1.5km …Argentine soccer fans get rowdy on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana beachFox … Read more

Police fire tear gas at protesters marching toward Maracana in Rio – FOXSports.com

Police fire tear gas at protesters marching toward Maracana in RioFOXSports.comRIO DE JANEIRO — A Brazilian police officer can be seen on an Associated Press video firing what appears to be a live pistol round at anti-World Cup protesters Sunday near Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana soccer stadium. During the small but violent protest, … …read … Read more

Argentina leads 1-0 on Bosnian own goal – Belleville News Democrat

Belleville News Democrat… Reddit E-mail Print. Brazil Soccer WCup Argentina Bosnia. Bosnia’s Sead Kolasinac, right, tries to stop Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) during their group F World Cup soccer match at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, June 15, 2014.Messi scores and lifts Argentina 2-1 over BosniaFresno BeeArgentina leaves out Higuain against … Read more

Small band of protesters marches on Rio’s Maracana – Belleville News Democrat

Belleville News DemocratFacebook Twitter Google Plus Reddit E-mail Print. Brazil Soccer WCup. Police guard the streets near the Maracana stadium before the game between Argentina and Bosnia during the 2014 soccer World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, June 15, 2014.Police fire tear gas at protesters marching in RioTheNewsTribune.comArgentina leaves out Higuain against BosniaMiamiHerald.comWorld … Read more

Nigeria says player bonus issue is sorted out – Belleville News Democrat

Nigeria says player bonus issue is sorted outBelleville News DemocratRIO DE JANEIRO — The Nigeria Football Federation says it has reached an agreement with its World Cup players over bonus payments, an issue that caused the team to arrive days late for the Confederations Cup last year and nearly threw that tournament … and more … Read more

France has a point to prove; Messi set for action – Belleville News Democrat

Belleville News DemocratRIO DE JANEIRO — France is preparing for its first World Cup match since leaving South Africa in disgrace four years ago following a player strike and a group-stage exit. Didier Deschamps’ inexperienced squad needs to perform on the sport’s biggest … and more …read more Source: Rio De Janeiro News From Google … Read more

Standoff with Indians at mine in Amazon ends – Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Standoff with Indians at mine in Amazon endsColumbus Ledger-EnquirerRIO DE JANEIRO — A two-day standoff with Indians who had blocked an entrance to a mining project in the Amazon where 50 workers were holed up has ended peacefully. Vale SA said in a statement Saturday night that the 400 Indians had been blocking …Indians threaten … Read more

World Cup debut on legendary grounds awaits Bosnia – Merced Sun-Star

Merced Sun-StarRIO DE JANEIRO — Bosnia-Herzegovina will make its World Cup debut against a two-time world champion led by one of the greatest players in the game at the legendary Maracana stadium. It’s not like the Bosnians need smelling salt to get excited before …Argentina coach Sabella: referees are only humanLexington Herald Leader all 390 … Read more

World Cup debut on legendary grounds awaits Bosnia – Belleville News Democrat

Belleville News DemocratA 2014 World Cup official soccer ball, called Brazuca, sits on the sidelines as Bosnia-Herzegovina players pass the ball, background, during a training session at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, June, 14, 2014. Bosnia …Argentina coach Sabella: referees are only humanFresno Bee all 438 news articles …read more Source: … Read more

Argentina coach Sabella: referees are only human – Belleville News Democrat

Belleville News DemocratArgentina’s Lionel Messi, left, and Argentina’s head coach Alejandro Sabella, right, enter the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, June, 14, 2014. Argentina will face Bosnia-Herzegovina in group F of the 2014 soccer World Cup at the … and more …read more Source: Rio De Janeiro News From Google News Zennie … Read more

The day after: Dutch back to work – Belleville News Democrat

Belleville News DemocratRobin van Persie, Arjen Robben and other players who started the convincing win over the world and European champion were part of light jogging drills at the start of Saturday’s session in Rio de Janeiro. They then lay on the sidelines stretching as …Spain vs Netherlands, the rematchMiamiHerald.com all 3,145 news articles …read … Read more