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What a difference two weeks make.We’veseen heads butted, shoulders bitten, bones cracked and bloodspilled – all in the opening round. Cheers to what comes next because if the rest of World Cup is as entertaining as group play, it’s going to be a tournament for the books. For now – here’s a look back at …

Google is paying tribute to the 2014 World Cup on its homepage with a Doodle, as it usually does whenever a significant event, holiday, or anniversary is upon us. However, in its hat tip to the month-long soccer tournament, Google is also remembering a very unconventional, but very memorable sports figure: an Octopus named Paul …

RECIFE, Brazil (AP) — Costa Rica followed up its surprise win over Uruguay with another World Cup stunner on Friday, beating four-time champion Italy 1-0 to secure a spot in the next round and eliminate England in the process. Costa Rica captain Bryan Ruiz gave his side the lead in the 44th minute, heading in …

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RIO DE JANEIRO: Uruguay star Luis Suarez exited the World Cup in shame on Thursday (Friday in Manila) after being hit with the heaviest suspension in the tournament’s history for biting an Italian opponent. Suarez, who bit Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini during his team’s Group D win on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila), was slapped with …

The first round of fixtures for World Cup 2014 are in the books, with plenty more excitement ahead. Using FIFA 14 ‘s new World Cup mode, I’ve been simulating each match to see how EA’s engine fares in determining the results. How Accurate Has FIFA 14 Been In Predicting Results So Far? Between Brazil’s controversial opener, …

Later this month, Amelia Rose Earhart will circumnavigate the globe to raise awareness for the Fly With Amelia foundation, which provides flight school scholarships to high school-aged girls. She talked to us about the challenges of flying around the world and what it’s like to be a female pilot with a famous name. Amelia took …

Kindly Share This Story:With the likes of Neymar, Daniel Alves, Silva, Hulk   and Willian in the side, few would bet against Brazil beating Croatia in the opening match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. History favours the hosts in the group stage of the World Cup. They have played all the other three sides …

RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazil’s President Dilma Roussef vowed that her country is ready to host the most trouble-plagued World Cup in history from Thursday as she confronted public anger at the multi-billion-dollar price tag. Sao Paulo, where Brazil face Croatia at 5:00pm (2000 GMT). (more…)

A morbidly devoted soccer fan allegedly slashed his wife and two kids’ throats before running off to an Italian bar to watch Italy take on England in the World Cup. Italian Carlo Lissi, 31, is now charged with triple murder after the bodies of his wife, Cristina Omes, and two young girls, ages 5 and …