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Exclusive: Brazil World Cup stadium was structurally damaged by fire

YoopyaFeb 19, 2014November 1, 20230

(Reuters) – An October fire at a Brazilian World Cup stadium caused far more damage than previously reported, according to a report by local prosecutors

World Cup fans may soon see relief from pricey Brazil airfare

YoopyaJan 10, 2014November 29, 20230

(Reuters) – Soccer fans daunted by rising airfares in Brazil during this year’s World Cup would be smart to steel their nerves just a little longer. Relief may be

Nike and Adidas square off for Brazil World Cup in ongoing brand battle

YoopyaDec 9, 2013December 31, 20230

(Reuters) – When soccer teams battle for the World Cup in Brazil next year, another fight for global supremacy will be played out on the pitches –

US to play Ghana, Portugal, Germany at World Cup

YoopyaDec 7, 2013February 2, 20240

COSTA DO SAUIPE, Brazil (AP) — The United States will play Ghana, Portugal and Germany in a tough first-round group at next year’s World Cup

Soccer: World Cup money pot increased to $576m

YoopyaDec 6, 2013February 2, 20240

(Reuters) – The 32 teams at next year’s World Cup finals will share a total fund of $576 million, including a prize-money pot of $358m

Pele not taking part in Cup draw, will be in audience

YoopyaDec 5, 2013May 21, 20230

(Reuters) – Pele will not be taking part in Friday’s World Cup draw although he will be in the audience, he said on Wednesday, adding

Algerian deaths taint World Cup play-off victory

YoopyaNov 20, 2013March 3, 20240

Algerian authorities have said 12 people died and more than 200 were injured in celebrations after the country’s football team qualified for next year’s World

Five-star Uruguay crush Jordan in World Cup tie

YoopyaNov 14, 2013January 31, 20240

(Reuters) – Uruguay are all but assured of a place at the 2014 World Cup finals after Edinson Cavani led the twice champions to a

Brazil’s World Cup promise undeniable after win

YoopyaJul 1, 2013August 9, 20240

(Reuters) – Any doubts that Brazil are serious contenders for next year’s World Cup were swept away by a majestic 3-0 victory over world champions Spain as

World Cup withdrawal considered amid Falklands War

YoopyaDec 28, 20120

The government considered pulling the home nations out of the football World Cup in 1982 during the Falklands War with Argentina, official papers show. In