It'll Go to Penalties  

• 15 Jul 10 - The Clip Show Wrap…
  Mike Leigh invites you to puff your pillows, take a comfy chair, pour a drink and join him for the best of 'It'll Go To Penalties'. Hear the gems, rants and witticisms of Henning Wehn, Sam Delaney, Ke…

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Football Ramble  

• Uploaded by John Terry
  The season may very well be over, but there's plenty to talk about in Rambletown.  So strap yourself in, and get ready to get psyched, cakeface.    show@thefootballramble.com for all your email act…

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Baddiel and Skinner  

• Baddiel&Skinner - Podcast…
  Its the last podcast in this series, Frank and David comment on the final (mainly Howard Webb) and take a quick look back at past world cup goal scorers.

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Gabby Logan 5 Live  

Audio Boo World Cup  

• Kris Hollidge, former pupil an…
  A boo by BBCLondonNews

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• Hal and Adam discuss Fabio Cap…
  A boo by BFBS

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• Graham Henry Rugby World Cup F…
  An anonymous boo

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Guardian  

• Nicolas Anelka's move from Chelsea to China is no Shanghai surprise | David Hytner
  The French striker's Jedi cool has always meant that he will not be forced down anything other than his own chosen pathThe hooded figure walked calmly through the frenzy, headphones in, dark glasses o…

  about 6 months ago
   
• Audio slideshow: Soweto teenagers photograph their lives
  Sounds and sights of Johannesburg in the lead-up to the 2010 World Cup – as seen through the lenses of eight South African teenagersPeter SaleJohn Domokos

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• Playing for England scares some players, claims Jamie Carragher
  'One mistake and you could be absolutely slaughtered'. It could be months before you have another game, he addedJamie Carragher has pointed out that some players are burdened with a fear factor when…

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• Arsenal's Alex Song fined for clash with Cameroon captain Samuel Eto'o
  Last year's World Cup disagreements have not been forgotten. Tottenham's Benoît Assou-Ekotto warned after missing gameThe Arsenal midfielder Alex Song has been fined for a bust-up with Samuel Eto'o…

  last year
   
• James Corden, the History Boy, grows up after learning the perils of fame
  First there were Alan Bennett's play and the hit sitcom Gavin & Stacey. Then the backlash. Now James Corden is backMost actors would happily admit to trampling their own mothers if it meant gettin…

  about a year ago
   

New York Times  

• From Field to Congress, Romário Leaves His Mark
  Romário de Souza Faria, a former soccer star known for his nighttime escapades and public quarreling, is stirring up Brazilians in a new realm: politics.

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• Big Sporting Events Find New Frontiers
  The world’s biggest sporting contests, like the soccer World Cup and the Olympics, are moving away from traditional sites like London and in the direction of emerging powers and economies.

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• U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Draws Path Against Japan for Olympic Gold
  The Americans, alone in the spotlight with the men having failed to qualify, will open play against France on July 25.

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• Emotions Ran Deep in Chinaglia's Family
  Giorgio Chinaglia never was reserved during his heyday in the 1970s, and neither was his father when he watched his son play.

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• GOAL; Japan 1, United States 0: Japan's Women Repeat Their Triumph Over the U.S.
  Japan women's soccer team defeats the United States, 1-0, at the Algarve Cup, their first meeting since the exhilarating final of the 2011 Women's World Cup. Photo

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Telegraph  

• Sepp Blatter announces reforms and vows to restore scandal-hit Fifa's reputation within next two years
  Fifa president outlines two-year 'road map' to restoring tarnished image and secret dossier on bribery claims will be 'reopened'.

  about 8 months ago
   
• World Cup 2014: Long journeys for teams and fans as Brazil unveils schedule
  Football fans face late nights at home and long journeys in Brazil after organisers reveal the match schedule for the tournament.

  about 8 months ago
   
• True team spirit and solidarity paved the way for Spain's glorious World Cup coronation in South Africa
  A moving documentary, Cuando Fuimos Campeones, tracks how a fractured country united behind Spain on their journey to World Cup glory. Oliver Brown reports

  about 9 months ago
   
• What you could buy for the £138 billion the 2022 World Cup will cost Qatar
  The 2022 World Cup could cost £138bn. Is there a more creative use for such wealth?.

  about 9 months ago
   
• Qatar World Cup in 2022 could cost £138 billion according to financial analyst
  Bill for holding 2022 World Cup in Qatar could be £138bn, says analyst.

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News  

• Spain return to rapturous welcome
  Spain's victorious World Cup squad return to Madrid amid scenes of joyous celebration in the capital city.

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• Argentina offer Maradona new deal
  Diego Maradona is to be offered a new deal that would keep him in charge of Argentina through to the summer of 2014 - when Brazil stages the World Cup.

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• Ballack warns Lahm over captaincy
  Injured Germany captain Michael Ballack warns World Cup skipper Philipp Lahm he expects to take back the armband on his return to fitness.

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• Heroes' welcome for beaten Dutch
  World Cup runners-up the Netherlands are given a heroes' welcome by fans as they go on an open-top boat tour of Amsterdam on Tuesday.

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• Anelka reveals depth of tensions
  Nicolas Anelka speaks for the first time since he was sent home from the World Cup, describing the tensions inside the France camp as a timebomb.

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World Cup 606  

Blogs  

• A top league with both quality and unpredictability
  Even the most enthusiastic inhabitant of the Matthew Harding Stand might be reluctant to argue that Chelsea are the best team in Europe. But they dug deep, rode their luck, came up big at key moments…

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• What now for Chelsea heroes?
  As the bells and sore heads rang out across Munich on Sunday morning and Chelsea prepared to make a triumphant return home, owner Roman Abramovich was keeping his thoughts to himself. Even the capture…

  about 5 days ago
   
• Big Sam back in the big time with West Ham
  There might be something of a marriage of convenience about West Ham United and manager Sam Allardyce, but it all seemed pretty blissful at the final whistle of the Championship play-off final at Wemb…

  about 6 days ago
   
• Hodgson unveils solid if unspectacular England vision
  Roy Hodgson's only complaint about the next phase of his new life as England manager was being asked about Rio Ferdinand until the cows come home - the rest was happily filed under football reasons. I…

  about a week ago
   
• American revolution dethrones King Kenny
  Liverpool owner John W Henry's parting words to the manager he sacked could have been plucked straight from the mouths of the supporters who still refer to Kenny Dalglish as The King. The American, wh…

  about a week ago
   

Fifa  

• Riquelme again misses out on Sabella selection
  Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella has expanded his squad for the upcoming Brazil 2014 qualifier against Ecuador with the inclusion of local players, but Boca Juniors star Juan Roman Riquelme was ag…

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• Evolving Kiwis aim to assert their dominance
  FIFA.com runs the rule over Oceania heavyweights New Zealand, who approach next week’s OFC Nations Cup with the aim of continuing their significant recent growth.

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• Salvadorans safe in Portillo’s hands
  Goalkeeper Dagoberto Portillo has a big part to play in El Salvador’s bid to reach Brazil 2014. FIFA.com spoke to the no-nonsense net-minder ahead of the next qualifying round in June.

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• Miyaichi among 25-man Japan squad
  Arsenal winger Ryo Miyaichi has been included in Alberto Zaccheroni's 25-man squad for Japan's three FIFA World Cup qualifying matches next month.

  yesterday
   
• Gerrard wants to bow out in Brazil
  Steven Gerrard has no intention of retiring from international football after UEFA EURO 2012 and would like to complete his England career at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

  yesterday
   

Play the Game  

• Anti-doping: Widening the net against a common enemy
  Sport is huge business and the influence of the underworld is getting greater by the year. The...

  about 9 months ago
   
• Strenghten your knowledge, find the stories and expand your network among top minds in international sport
  With less than two weeks to go, it is time to register for a unique occasion to network directly...

  about 9 months ago
   
• The integrity of sport requires good governance
  It would be disastrous if politicians took over the governing of sport. To avoid such a worst case...

  about 9 months ago
   
• New programme offers grants to improve sports coverage within Europe
  In an effort to stamp out racism and discrimination in sport, EU and the Council of Europe now...

  about 9 months ago
   
• Play the Game is about passion, politics, money ... and sources in abundance
  Why spend time and money on attending Play the Game conferences in person? A journalist and an...

  about 9 months ago
   

Goal  

• Liverpool's Suarez: 'I would repeat World Cup red if it meant we reach the FA Cup final'
  The Uruguayan striker, who has been at the centre of many controversies in recent years, deliberately handled on the line to prevent a certain goal for Ghana in South Africa

  about a month ago
   
• Jordaan appointed as special advisor to the 2014 World Cup
  The 2010 World Cup organising committee chief executive officer will be working in an advisory position ahead of the competition in Brazil

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• Jordaan warns 2014 World Cup organisers: Time is running out
  The man who brought the event to South Africa in 2010 is concerned by reports that preparations are behind schedule, both in terms of stadia and infrastructure

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Zonal Marking  

• Bayern 1-1 Chelsea: Chelsea win it on penalties
  Chelsea lifted the European Cup after a tight match was decided on penalties. Jupp Heynckes named his expected line-up: Diego Contento came into the side at left-back, Antoliy Tymoshchuk played at cen…

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• Bayern v Chelsea – European Cup final preview
  If Chelsea did an ‘Inter 2010′ in the semi-final against Barcelona, they need to repeat the trick here – Inter went onto beat Bayern in the final that year. Jose Mourinho’s side played extreme…

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• Wigan stay up after a switch to 3-4-3
  The surprise package in the second half of Premier League season was the only side who switched to a back three on a permanent basis. Background It seems odd to trace Roberto Martinez’s successful e…

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• Atletico Madrid 3-0 Athletic Bilbao: Falcao wins the Europa League again
  Atletico Madrid lifted the UEFA Cup for the second time in three years. Diego Simeone named his expected line-up – Tiago was suspended, so Mario Suarez and Gabi played in the centre of midfield. Non…

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• Inter 4-2 Milan: Inter build up play down the left, then spread it to the right
  This was a rather eventful Milan derby – not only were there six goals (including three penalties), but the result confirmed Juventus as Serie A champions. The game was frantic, open and often lacki…

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World Cup College  

• Panini 83: revisited
  Back in June WCC posted an article which explored Glenn Hoddle’s maverick proclivities. Visual analysis of my Panini ’83 sticker album showed that all players in the English top flight managed to…

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• Cheerio & Thanks!
  That’s all from World Cup College! We would like to thank our loyal readership‚ and pass on special thanks to those who have left regular comments. It’s been a lot of fun keeping the site going…

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• Thomas Hobbes & English Mechanism
  WCC has noted previously that the England team appears to operate somewhat mechanistically. Even over a successful qualification campaign it seemed that Fabio Capello’s efforts had yielded mechanica…

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• The W-W formation: the future?!
  It is hard to envisage how formations will evolve in response to the current formational hegemony 4-2-3-1. It is an adaptable format which matches up well against other approaches. Two defensive midfi…

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• The Capello Project 2010: the end!
  Throughout the qualification campaign it appeared that Fabio Capello had struck upon a workable formula. His England side were arranged under 4-4-2, but it appeared that 4-2-3-1 inhered in this approa…

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World Cup Blog  

• Documentary: Ukraine’s FEMEN Activists
  It seems a week can’t go buy without some celebration of Euro 2012 being hit by a topless activist from FEMEN. Their purpose is simple yet broad: women’s rights, particularly in relation to the se…

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• Euro 2012 Gets A “Psychic” Pig
  This is a gimmick that should’ve died with Paul the ‘Pus, and hopefully he tasted utterly delicious for putting us through the next [large number here] tournaments with a psychic animal which isn�…

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• The England Dynasty
  Admittedly a little bit of an oxymoron in football, that, considering England’s only ever hauled in one trophy over the two major competitions, and never even reached the final of the Euros. But a l…

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• The Girls Of Germany Sing For Holland
  I haven’t the slightest clue what’s going on here, but no one’s complaining. The lasses in the German shirts are singing the Dutch national anthem in a suspiciously bouncy van. Obviously this ha…

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• Roy Hodgson Names Squad, Already Confused
  The Roy Hodgson era has begun for England with a slight stumble, and a delightfully promising one at that. He named his official 23 today, and two of the names garnering the most attention seem to be…

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All Africa  

• Kenya: Hague Court Rejects Leaders' Bid to Escape Trial
  [Capital FM] Nairobi - The cases against Uhuru Kenyatta, Francis Muthaura, William Ruto and Joshua arap Sang are set to go ahead after the International Criminal Court rejected appeals challenging the…

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• Sudan: Juba-Khartoum Talks to Resume
  [UN News] Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the announcement of the Governments of Sudan and South Sudan to resume talks in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, next week, under the auspices of the Afric…

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• South Africa: Battle for Presidential Succession Opens Up
  [Af Conf] The battle for succession in the African National Congress is getting nastier as its outcome looks more uncertain. Supporters of the main protagonists fight their battles, firstly within the…

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• Zimbabwe: UN Rights Chief Urges Peaceful Polls
  [UN News] On her first-ever visit to Zimbabwe, the top United Nations human rights official has urged President Robert Mugabe to ensure that the country's next elections will be free and fair and held…

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• Egypt: Poll Stations Closed, Ballot Counting Begins
  [Aswat Masriya] The second day of the first round in Egypt's presidential elections ended at 9 pm. Ballot counting is scheduled to start tonight at subcommittees in different Egyptian governorates.

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Campionatul Mondial 2010  

• Blatter felicita Africa de Sud
  “Multe felicitari poporului si guvernului Africii de Sud pentru modul in care si-a asumat si respectat sarcinile” – cuvintele lui Joseph Blatter, presedintele Fifa, in cursul unei conferinte de…

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• Del Bosque: “O bucurie imensa”
  “Este un moment de fericire maxima, fotbalul spaniol reuseste pentru prima data sa castige un tureu final al Campionatului Mondial.” – Satisfactia selectionerului Vicente Del Bosque ajunge pana…

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• Van Marwijk: “Sunt dezamagit, puteam obtine mai mult”
  “Daca sunt dezamagit ? Cu siguranta…”. Aceasta este starea de spirit a selectionerului Bert Van Marwijk, la finalul meciului dintre Spania si Olanda, in urma caruia spaniolii au castigat Campio…

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• Espana, campeón del mundo! Olanda – Spania 0-1
  O noua fila din istoria fotbalului a fost scrisa in aceasta seara. Spania a castigat in premiera Campionatul Mondial si a devenit a opta tara care intra in posesia trofeului, iar victoria sa in fata O…

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• FIFA le ia apararea arbitrilor de la Campionatul Mondial
  Nu este o noutate ca FIFA incearca de fiecare data sa isi protejeze arbitrii, mai ales cand este vorba despre cei de la un Campionat Mondial, chiar si in fata unor decizii care au provocat multe nemul…

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Sport WG  

Mision Mundial  

• Bilardo optó por un tono conciliador para hablar de Maradona
  El manager de la Selección declaró hoy en TN: Yo no sé lo que puede pasar. Estamos en un compás de espera, todo puede pasar, dijo. Las declaraciones del Doctor le abren la puerta a la posibilidad…

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• Grondona dijo que Bilardo “no va a hablar”
  El presidente de la AFA explicó: Cuanto menos se hable, menos te equivocás. Después aclaró que no hay apuro para designar al nuevo técnico, que nunca hubo un problema con Bianchi, y que Batista p…

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• Grondona aseguró que quieren analizar con tiempo el reemplazante de Maradona. (TN)
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• Mancuso: "Bilardo hizo un gran trabajo como manager"
  La mano derecha de Maradona también puso paños fríos. Diego dijo que lo había traicionado porque nosotros considerábamos que se tenía que ir con nosotros, agregó el ayudante de campo. Pasaron t…

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• Milito: “Fue una sorpresa la salida de Maradona”
  El delantero de Inter está de pretemporada en Estados Unidos con su equipo y desde allí habló sobre la destitución de Diego como técnico de la Selección. El técnico eligió a Higuaín como titu…

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WorldCup2010 Search  

• #NP Medina - U&I ..Reminds me of our stay in P.E during WorldCup2010 Cc @kgarebe_tumie Dozer, MsT, Ntombo *memories*
  #NP Medina - U&I ..Reminds me of our stay in P.E during WorldCup2010 Cc @kgarebe_tumie Dozer, MsT, Ntombo *memories*

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• When I say jump you say how high? #DFB #bastianschweinsteiger #MesutOezil #WorldCup2010 #GermanyNT http://t.co/anrF0yPM
  When I say jump you say how high? #DFB #bastianschweinsteiger #MesutOezil #WorldCup2010 #GermanyNT http://t.co/anrF0yPM

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• goal line technology testing at wembly, about time. #WorldCup2010 #Cheated
  goal line technology testing at wembly, about time. #WorldCup2010 #Cheated

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• El partido inagural Sudafrica vs. Mexico de la FIFA World Cup Sudafrica 2010 termino en… http://t.co/ixTscTSd
  El partido inagural Sudafrica vs. Mexico de la FIFA World Cup Sudafrica 2010 termino en… http://t.co/ixTscTSd

  yesterday
   
• @YaniSmiles4u Lol France are awful. Worldcup2010 ring a bell?. Lol i don't need to get buff like Thor, i'm already huge, 6'3 225 pounds.
  @YaniSmiles4u Lol France are awful. Worldcup2010 ring a bell?. Lol i don't need to get buff like Thor, i'm already huge, 6'3 225 pounds.

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World Cup Motty  

• worldcupmotty: Thank you for making my 10th World Cup so enjoyable. Please check out the BBC Sport website for my final preview and my tournament review.
  worldcupmotty: Thank you for making my 10th World Cup so enjoyable. Please check out the BBC Sport website for my final preview and my tournament review.

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• worldcupmotty: The most memorable game of this World Cup for me @nathcartmel was Germany 4 Argentina 0. How the Germans took over the game was outstanding.
  worldcupmotty: The most memorable game of this World Cup for me @nathcartmel was Germany 4 Argentina 0. How the Germans took over the game was outstanding.

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• worldcupmotty: RT @nathcartmel: @worldcupmotty apart from the vuvuzalas what do you think this world cup will be remembered for?
  worldcupmotty: RT @nathcartmel: @worldcupmotty apart from the vuvuzalas what do you think this world cup will be remembered for?

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• worldcupmotty: My best player to play in a World Cup would be Pele (then Maradona and Cruyff) @insideunited My best player not to: either Best or Giggs.
  worldcupmotty: My best player to play in a World Cup would be Pele (then Maradona and Cruyff) @insideunited My best player not to: either Best or Giggs.

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• worldcupmotty: RT @insideunited: @lancehardybbc for motty; who do you think the best player to play at a world cup is? +the best player to have not pl ...
  worldcupmotty: RT @insideunited: @lancehardybbc for motty; who do you think the best player to play at a world cup is? +the best player to have not pl ...

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Fifa World Cup TM  

• FIFAWorldCupTM: Ozil: We don't want to fail again - Mesut Ozil says Germany are tired of merely going close at international tournam... http://t.co/RJElJi81
  FIFAWorldCupTM: Ozil: We don't want to fail again - Mesut Ozil says Germany are tired of merely going close at international tournam... http://t.co/RJElJi81

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• FIFAWorldCupTM: Last chance for EURO hopefuls to impress - A busy schedule of international matches across Europe this weekendwill b... http://t.co/YhDwaqpb
  FIFAWorldCupTM: Last chance for EURO hopefuls to impress - A busy schedule of international matches across Europe this weekendwill b... http://t.co/YhDwaqpb

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• FIFAWorldCupTM: Hazard weighs up options - Belgium and Lille star Eden Hazard says heis set for a move to the English Premier League... http://t.co/6ZEz3HZt
  FIFAWorldCupTM: Hazard weighs up options - Belgium and Lille star Eden Hazard says heis set for a move to the English Premier League... http://t.co/6ZEz3HZt

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• FIFAWorldCupTM: Riquelme again misses out on Sabella selection - Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella has named his 23-man squad for th... http://t.co/l3vPYbpJ
  FIFAWorldCupTM: Riquelme again misses out on Sabella selection - Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella has named his 23-man squad for th... http://t.co/l3vPYbpJ

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• FIFAWorldCupTM: Riquelme again misses out on Sabella selection - Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella has expandedhissquad for the upco... http://t.co/usSzsoJR
  FIFAWorldCupTM: Riquelme again misses out on Sabella selection - Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella has expandedhissquad for the upco... http://t.co/usSzsoJR

  about 8 hours ago