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2014 WORLD CUP

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SOCCER / World cup
Jun 17, 2014
Dempsey scores early, Brooks late as U.S. edges Ghana
The U.S. defeated Ghana 2-1 in their Group G match as John Brooks responded with the decisive goal after Andre Ayew had tied the game late in the second half on Monday.
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 16, 2014
World Cup 2014 views from Tokyo: Honduras and Iran
A Honduran diplomat and an Iranian-Japanese schoolboy offer the views on their teams' chances in Brazil.
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JAPAN
Jun 15, 2014
From pets to Pikachu, Japan shows its Samurai Blue colors
[View the story "Samurai Blue fever surges for Japan's first 2014 World Cup game" on Storify]
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BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Jun 14, 2014
Sports spectacles face backlash
Plagued by delays and opposition at home, the World Cup in Brazil might be a turning point for sporting mega-events, forcing soccer's governing body and the International Olympic Committee to accept less ambitious bids to reduce the risk of public backlash.
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SOCCER / World cup / PREMIER REPORT
Jun 13, 2014
Hodgson giving nothing away ahead of opener
We know seven of the England team Roy Hodgson will select for the opening 2014 World Cup final tie against Italy. Two others are virtually certain. It is the Manaus Two that have kept the media guessing, looking for the tiniest of tips that would complete England's starting XI.
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WORLD
Jun 13, 2014
Brazil wins, comes alive for World Cup despite protests
Brazil exploded with street parties as its soccer team won the opening game of the World Cup on Thursday, but scattered violent protests were a reminder that many locals remain angry over the billions spent to host the tournament.
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SOCCER / SOCCER SCENE
Jun 11, 2014
Japan ready to make experience count at fifth World Cup
Japanese soccer can be rightfully proud of the progress it has made as the national team prepares to begin its fifth straight World Cup campaign, but no one in the squad will be happy just to take part.
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SOCCER / World cup
Jun 10, 2014
Brazil ready to take on world's best on home turf
The World Cup kicks off on Thursday (Friday, Japan time) in the country that has won the tournament more times than any other — Brazil. Thirty-two teams will compete over the next month for a place in the final at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana Stadium on July 13.
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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 9, 2014
World Cup video views from Tokyo: Cote d'Ivoire, Greece and Algeria
An Ivorian 'ambassador of goodwill,' a Greek diplomat and an Algerian businessman discuss their teams' prospects in the World Cup.
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WORLD
Jun 6, 2014
Brazil says it cannot guarantee readiness for World Cup
On a day when a transport workers's strike brought part of Brazil's biggest city to a halt, Brazil's Sports Minister said it was impossible to promise his country would be ready for next week's opening match of the World Cup.
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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 4, 2014
World Cup 2014 views from Tokyo: South Korea, France, the Netherlands and Spain
A South Korean sales rep, two Dutch Embassy workers, a French consultant and a Spanish ventriloquist discuss their teams' chances in the World Cup.
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SOCCER / SOCCER SCENE
Jun 4, 2014
Comeback win lifts confidence as Japan prepares for Brazil
National team manager Alberto Zaccheroni was looking for improvement in his players' physical condition in Monday's friendly against Costa Rica, but the mental boost they received from their 3-1 win could turn out to be even more important.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 3, 2014
Kennedy, Wilkshire not included on final Socceroos squad
Striker Josh Kennedy, who scored the goal that got Australia to the World Cup finals, was one of four players cut from the squad when Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou named his final group of 23 for the tournament on Tuesday.
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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 2, 2014
World Cup views from Tokyo: Portugal and Japan
A Portuguese financial consultant and a Japanese clothing company worker in Tokyo discuss their teams' chances in the World Cup.
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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 1, 2014
World Cup 2014 views from Tokyo and Yokohama: Belgium, Chile and Argentina
A Belgian researcher, a Chilean chef and an Argentine graphic designer in Tokyo and Yokohama discuss their national teams' prospects in Brazil.
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
May 28, 2014
World Cup 2014 views from Tokyo: Uruguay, Colombia and Japan
A Uruguayan mother, a Colombian researcher and a Japanese company worker in Tokyo discuss their national teams' chances in Brazil.
SOCCER / World cup
May 27, 2014
Uchida goal gives Japan victory over Cyprus in World Cup send-off
Atsuto Uchida scored two minutes before halftime to give Japan a 1-0 win over Cyprus on Tuesday in the Blue Samurai's last home game before heading off to the World Cup in Brazil.
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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
May 26, 2014
World Cup 2014 views from Tokyo: Nigeria, Ecuador and Mexico
A Nigerian student, an Ecuadorean diplomat and a self-employed Mexican in Tokyo discuss their national teams' chances in Brazil.
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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
May 25, 2014
World Cup 2014 views from Tokyo: Ghana and Costa Rica
A Ghanaian academic and a Costa Rican student in Tokyo discuss their teams' chances in the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
May 21, 2014
World Cup 2014 views from Tokyo: Bosnia, Switzerland and Italy
A Bosnian teacher, Swiss student and Italian businessman weigh up their teams' prospects in next month's FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

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