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| Russia studies the Brazilian experience |
| Russia's Local Organising Committee will examine Brazil's preparations and hosting of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in a bid to gain a valuable insight ahead of the 2018 tournament. |
| Russia 2018 Organising Committee Management Board recaps 2013 progress |
| The Russia 2018 Organising Committee Management Board held its fourth meeting in Moscow on 28 January. |
| Russia 2018 condolences following Volgograd tragedy |
| The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Local Organising Committee is deeply saddened by the tragic incidents in Volgograd and our deepest condolences go out to the families and friends of those who have been killed or injured in this tragedy. |
| Russia unveil 2014 kit at stunning gala evening in Moscow |
| Current members of the Russian national team, Soviet footballing legends,and stars from Russian TV gathered in a picturesque suburb of Moscow to celebrate the signing of a new partnership agreement between FIFA and adidas. |
| Hainer: FIFA and adidas are perfect partners |
| FIFA.com caught up with adidas CEO Herbert Hainer after the extension of the German sportswear giant's partnership with FIFA through 2030 was announced in Moscow. |
| FIFA and adidas extend partnership until 2030 |
| FIFA and adidas have formally announced an extension of their long-term partnership agreement granting adidas the Official Partner, Supplier and Licensee rights for the FIFA World Cup and all FIFA events until 2030. |
| Mutko: We're pleased with our dialogue with FIFA |
| LOC Chairman Vitaly Mutko and FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke spoke to the media following the third session of the board for Russia 2018. |
| LOC holds 3rd Board Meeting for 2018 FIFA World Cup |
| The third session of the Board that brings together the Russia 2018 Local Organising Committee (LOC) and representatives of FIFA took place in Kazan on 29 October. |
| FIFA to offer regional sponsorship opportunities for 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups |
| For the first time ever FIFA will offer companies the opportunity to purchase regional sponsorship packages for the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups. |
| Valcke impressed by Kazan visit |
| FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke and FIFA representatives visited the city of Kazan ahead of a session of the council of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. |
| LOC opens window into world of Russia 2018 at G20 summit |
| The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Local Organising Committee (LOC) is staging an exhibition about Russia 2018 at the G20 summit, which is taking place in St Petersburg on 5-6 September. |
| Integrity in Sport seminar confirmed for Russia |
| Planning is under way for Russia to host its first ever FIFA-INTERPOL Integrity in Sport seminar, following a productive meeting between the Football Union of Russia and FIFA’s Security Department at the Home of FIFA. |
| FIFA statement on Russia |
| FIFA has asked the Russian authorities for clarification and more details on a new law regarding prohibition of propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations in the country. |
| Arena-2018 presents stadium requirements handbook to Russia 2018 host cities |
| Arena-2018 in cooperation with the 2018 FIFA World Cup RussiaTM Local Organising Committee (LOC) have presented the Russia 2018 Host Cities with the Stadium Requirements Handbook – a document that will form the basis for the design and construction of the Russia 2018 arenas. |
| 2018 FIFA World Cup Park attracts thousands of fans in Kazan |
| At the height of the summer, the 2018 FIFA World Cup RussiaTM Local Organising Committee (LOC) came up with a memorable gift for the residents of Kazan and it’s guests, giving them all the chance to get a feel for the colossal event that will be Russia 2018, a whole five years ahead of the tournament. |
| Maracana gets a taste of Russia 2018 |
| Prior to the FIFA Confederations Cup Final, Russia 2018 Local Organising Committee CEO Alexey Sorokin introduced Rio de Janeiro to the atmosphere of what the world can expect from Russia in the upcoming years. |
| Russia launches major Infrastructure Programme for 2018 |
| An Infrastructure Programme for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia has been sanctioned by the country’s government. The decision was taken at a Russian government cabinet meeting on Thursday 13 June. |
| Russia 2018 stresses fan focus at IFA summit |
| The chief executive of the Local Organising Committee for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™, Alexey Sorokin, has taken part in the Financial Times/International Football Arena summit in Rio de Janeiro on 17 June. |
| Russia adopts law for 2018 FIFA World Cup and FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 |
| Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a federal law on the preparation and hosting of the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ and the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia. |
| 2012 Annual Report on Russia 2018 preparations published |
| The Russia 2018 Local Organising Committee (LOC) outlined its significant achievements in 2012, including the selection of Host Cities and stadium selection in the Annual Report on its preparations for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. |
| Sorokin: Russia 2018 will be a journey of discovery |
| Addressing leading sports journalists from 118 countries at the annual AIPS Congress, Alexey Sorokin vowed that Russia 2018 wow fans from across the planet and discussed the news laws which will be implemented at the tournament. |
| Russia 2018 LOC delivers update on FIFA World Cup preparations |
| Russia 2018’s deputy CEO Alexander Djordjadze has today provided an update on the Local Organising Committee’s (LOC) preparations for hosting the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™. |
| LOC stages Russia 2018 exhibit in Moscow |
| The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ has staged an exhibit focusing on Russia’s hosting of the world’s premier football tournament in five years’ time. |
| 2018 FIFA World Cup host cities consider holding FIFA Fan Fests in 2014 |
| FIFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the 2018 FIFA Russia World Cup™ have held a seminar for the Russia 2018 host cities to discuss staging an International FIFA Fan Fest™ during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™. |
| Organising Committee for the FIFA World Cup extends its responsibilities to cover 2018 and 2022 |
| The Organising Committee for the FIFA World Cup has decided that its responsibilities will be extended to also cover decisions related to the preparations for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments. |
| Akinfeev: Ambassador role a massive honour |
| In March 2012, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ appointed its first ambassador for the tournament: Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev. One year on, he spoke to FIFA.com about his new role and Russia's hosting of the FIFA World Cup. |
| UK ready to share experience with Russia |
| Alexey Sorokin, CEO of the LOC for Russia 2018, visited the United Kingdom to hold meetings with some of the UK’s key sports administrators. |
| Preparations take centre stage in St Petersburg |
| St Petersburg played host to the first news conference this year to give leading figures in world and Russian football the opportunity to answer questions from journalists about preparations for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ |
| Happy New Year! |
| The Russia 2018 LOC would like to wish friends and fans of football a heartfelt Happy New Year! |
| New site for Samara’s stadium approved |
| FIFA and the Russia 2018 LOC have approved Samara’s application to change the location of the city’s planned new stadium, which will be hosting matches during the tournament. |
| Russia 2018 to start and finish at Luzhniki Stadium |
| On 14 December 2012, at their latest meeting in Tokyo, the FIFA Executive Committee approved the Hosting Concept for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™, with both the Opening Match and Final set to be played at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. |
| Byrom plc. appointed as official accommodation agency for 2018 FIFA World Cup Russiaâ„¢ |
| FIFA is pleased to announce the appointment of Byrom plc. as its official accommodation agency for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ in Russia following an open public tender process conducted by FIFA. |
| Russia 2018: A dream taking shape |
| Two years ago, on 2 December 2010, the FIFA Executive Committee made a historic decision, awarding Russia the right to host the FIFA World Cup in 2018. |
| Russia drawing up major infrastructure programme for 2018 |
| LOC Chairman and Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko held a series of meetings in Moscow 27-30 November with the heads of all 11 regions set to host matches at Russia 2018. |
| Russia shapes up its preparations for 2018 |
| Russia 2018 is continuing to take shape, with the Local Organising Committee having officially submitted to FIFA the concept for hosting the key matches. |
| Mutko: We will use all of FIFA’s experience |
| LOC Chairman and Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko and FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke summed up the LOC’s second board meeting involving FIFA representatives, which took place in Saint Petersburg on 20 November. |
| Host cities study Poland's EURO 2012 experience |
| Senior representatives from the regions and cities which will be hosting the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia have been visiting Poland's host cities for UEFA EURO 2012: Warsaw, Wroclaw and Gdansk. |
| LOC learns lessons from EURO 2012 |
| Senior officials from the Russia 2018 LOC had the opportunity to learn from members of Ukraine's UEFA EURO 2012 Organising Committee, led by tournament director Markiyan Lubkivskyi. |
| Arena-2018 gears up for major work |
| A working meeting took place in Moscow on 10 September 2012 between management of the Russia 2018 Local Organising Committee, Arena-2018 and Charles R. Botta, FIFA's leading consultant on stadium construction and design. |
| Eleven cities ready for lift-off |
| The ceremony to announce the Host Cities for Russia 2018 was watched live right across the country on the evening of Saturday 29 September. |
| Blatter: The reaction in the cities was great |
| FIFA.com reviews the press briefing held in Moscow following the announcement of the Host Cities for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™. |
| Russia united for 2018 FIFA World Cup Host Cities announcement |
| A whole nation was enthralled as the 11 Host Cities for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia were announced during a ceremony broadcast on Russia’s Channel One TV. |
| 2018 FIFA World Cupâ„¢ to be played in 11 Host Cities |
| On 29 September 2012, it was revealed that 11 Host Cities and twelve stadiums have been selected to host the 64 matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. |
| Russia 2018 Host Cities Announcement |
| The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Host Cities were announced live on Russian TV station Channel One on Saturday 29 September 2012, on the Tonight show at 19.20 CET, and streamed live on FIFA.com. |
| FIFA calls for solidarity to eradicate match-fixing |
| Chaired by FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter, the FIFA Executive Committee today completed a two-day meeting at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, where it called for the solidarity of the football community to help eradicate match-fixing from the game. |
| LOC submits Russia 2018 Host Cities report to FIFA |
| Vitaly Mutko and Alexey Sorokin, the LOC's chairman and CEO respectively, have officially handed over the technical report on the 13 candidate Host Cities for Russia 2018 in Zurich. |
| Russia 2018 Host Cities set to be announced |
| The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Host Cities will be announced live on Russia’s TV station Channel One on Saturday 29 September 2012. |
| Stadiums report on Russia 2018 preparations |
| The CEOs, architects and engineers of the stadiums in St Petersburg, Sochi, Kazan and Saransk and the arenas owned by Dinamo and Spartak Moscow took part in a seminar in Moscow on 17 September 2012. |
| Russia 2018 on show at APEC summit in Vladivostok |
| The Russia 2018 LOC has unveiled an exhibit showcasing the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. |
| 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia host cities to be announced on 29 September |
| The Local Organising Committee (LOC) and FIFA will announce the host cities of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ on Saturday 29 September 2012 in Moscow. |
| Russian Prime Minister surveys 2018 preparations |
| Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev was in St Petersburg on 1 September 2012 to visit Krestovsky Island, where work is under way on the construction of a stadium for the 2018 FIFA World Cup |
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| FIFA.com - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazilâ„¢ - News |
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| Susic: We won’t sacrifice a player to man-mark Messi |
| FIFA.com speaks to Safet Susic about his Bosnia and Herzegovina side's recent fine form, the fitness of Miralem Pjanic and Edin Dzeko, and his plans to combat Argentina’s Lionel Messi. |
| Hoddle: England's subs will be key |
| In an enlightening chat with FIFA.com, Glenn Hoddle discusses playing and coaching at the FIFA World Cup, enthuses over Michael Owen’s iconic goal against Argentina and gives his tip for Brazil 2014. |
| 1 day to go |
| FIFA.com has been counting down to Brazil 2014 with a corresponding trivia fact on every one of the final 100 days. We conclude by looking at the one and only FIFA World Cup debutants competing at this year's tournament. |
| Reus facing three months out |
| Germany midfielder Marco Reus faces a longer-than-expected three months out after picking up a foot injury in Germany's final FIFA World Cup warm-up match against Armenia. |
| Ronaldo leads rampant Portugal to big win |
| Cristiano Ronaldo had a hand in a goal and hit a post on his return from injury as Portugal concluded their FIFA World Cup™ preparations with a morale-boosting 5-1 win over Republic of Ireland. |
| Belgium and Nigeria arrive in Brazil |
| Two more teams arrived in Brazil on Tuesday with Belgium and Nigeria touching down at Sao Paulo International Airport, ahead of the 20th FIFA World Cup. |
| Marchisio expecting difficult test |
| Italy midfielder Claudio Marchisio expects England to put up a tough fight in their Group D opener of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. |
| All you need to #JoinIn with the #WorldCup |
| As the anticipation of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil continues to build, users can access exclusive content from Brazil 2014, participate in interactive games and much more in a multitude of methods on FIFA.com. |
| Lahm: Ronaldo doesn't impact our training |
| With Cristiano Ronaldo only just returning to fitness ahead of Germany's opening game with Portugal, Die Nationalmannschaft captain Philipp Lahm says the FIFA Ballon d'Or winners injury status will not impact their preparations. |
| Deschamps: We could play with two strikers |
| After both Karim Benzema and Olivier Giroud performed impressively in France's final 2014 FIFA World Cup warm-up match against Jamaica, Didier Deschamps has said he believes his side could function well with two strikers. |
| Nishimura to referee the opening match of Brazil 2014 |
| Japan’s Yuichi Nishimura has been assigned as the referee for the opening match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup between Brazil and Croatia on Thursday 12 June. |
| Mexico relying on marshal Marquez |
| Mexico centre-back Rafael Marquez is set to extend his record 12 FIFA World Cup appearances for his country in Brazil, and his impact on the team has been felt by head coach Miguel Herrera and his team-mates. |
| Ramos: Spain looking for Brazil revenge |
| Spain defender Sergio Ramos said his country will have revenge on their mind at the FIFA World Cup after they were humbled 3-0 by hosts Brazil in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup final. |
| Welbeck: I can't dance like the Brazilians |
| After graciously thrilling local children beside a Brazilian favela, England striker Danny Welbeck chatted to FIFA about the experience, doing some Capoeira and England’s preparations. |
| Pele: Rooney will shine |
| Brazilian great Pele has given his vote of confidence for England forward Wayne Rooney ahead of the FIFA World Cup, while manager Roy Hodgson expresses his excitement at the Three Lions' potential. |
| FAQ: Setting the record straight |
| FIFA has produced a PDF document which seeks to clarify some of these misconceptions to promote a greater understanding among the public about Brazil 2014. |
| Alonso unsure of Spain future |
| Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso says he is still undecided whether he will carry on playing on the international stage after the FIFA World Cup in Brazil. |
| Slimani: Algeria want to make history |
| Islam Slimani talks to FIFA.com about Algeria's FIFA World Cup™ hopes as he aims to turn his good season in club football into a great one on the biggest stage of them all. |
| 2 days to go |
| FIFA.com is counting down to Brazil 2014 with a corresponding trivia fact on every one of the final 100 days. We continue with a look at the only two men to have won the FIFA World Cup as both player and coach. |
| France, Argentina, Uruguay, Ecuador and Honduras land in Brazil |
| Five more teams landed on Brazilian soil on Tuesday including former winners France, Argentina and Uruguay, as well as Ecuador and Honduras. |
| Ayew treble sparks Ghana over Korea Republic |
| Jordan Ayew scored three goals and Asamoah Gyan netted another as Ghana crushed Korea Republic in a Brazil 2014 warm-up for the pair. |
| Azzurri agony, King Klose and buoyant Brazil |
| FIFA.com’s statistical review of the recent international friendlies makes positive reading for Brazil, France, Karim Benzema, Antoine Griezmann and Miroslav Klose but no so for Italy and Cesc Fabregas. |
| Official FIFA World Cup account launches on Instagram |
| FIFA has launched its official FIFAWorldCup account on Instagram to share the best imagery from Brazil and for football supporters across the globe to share their World Cup celebrations on social media. |
| Keane eager to face Ronaldo |
| Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane admitted he and his team-mates are eager to test themselves against Cristiano Ronaldo in their upcoming international friendly. |
| USA, Cameroon arrive in Brazil |
| USA and Cameroon arrived in Brazil on Monday and have set up their FIFA World Cup Base Camps in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, respectively. |
| Jedinak: Vidal is only one player |
| Mile Jedinak has explained why Australia's early arrival in Brazil will benefit Australia and discussed the possible absence of Chile star Arturo Vidal. |
| Barkley: We have to attack Italy |
| Midfielder Ross Barkley believes England have to be positive in the group stage of the FIFA World Cup and is hopeful he can realise "every kid's dream" by facing some of the best players on the planet. |
| Beckham tells Hodgson to unleash England's young guns |
| Former England captain David Beckham says that the youngsters in Roy Hodgson's squad are ready for starting places at the World Cup. |
| Jordaan: South Africa’s legacy lives on |
| FIFA.com caught up with Danny Jordaan, who helped explain the lasting legacy and benefits of hosting a World Cup, what impact Brazil can expect in the coming years after hosting the World Cup and more. |
| Del Bosque: Brazil under great pressure |
| Spain are ready for a fiery reception in Brazil where they face an uphill struggle to defend their FIFA World Cup, coach Vicente del Bosque said in an interview published Monday. |
| Vidal doubtful for Chile opener |
| Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal remains an injury doubt for Chile ahead of their FIFA World Cup opener against Australia on 13 June. |
| Howard: We want to break out of the cage |
| USA's 100-cap veteran goalkeeper Tim Howard talks to FIFA.com about his third FIFA World Cup, the need for defensive communication and the crucial opener against Ghana at Brazil 2014. |
| World Cup Fantasy opens for business |
| McDonald’s FIFA World Cup Fantasy - the official fantasy game for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ - is live on FIFA.com. |
| German king Klose eyes global crown |
| FIFA.com shines the spotlight on Miroslav Klose breaking Gerd Muller's Germany scoring record and quest to unseat Ronaldo as the FIFA World Cup's. |
| Ronaldo kicks off FIFA Fan Fest |
| Ronaldo helped kick off the FIFA Fan Fest on Iracema Beach in Fortaleza on Sunday evening at an event that welcomed tens of thousands of FIFA World Cup fans looking to experience the unique FIFA World Cup experience free of charge. |
| Immobile and Insigne hoping to feature against England |
| The former Pescara team-mates are hoping to feature for Italy after impressing for the Azzurri against Fluminense |
| Ayew & Ayew prepare to share the stage |
| Andre and Jordan Ayew tell FIFA.com they are relishing their tough group at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and that there's something special about being in the same team together. |
| Minda replaces Castillo in Ecuador squad |
| Oswaldo Minda has been drafted into Ecuador's squad as a replacement for injured midfielder Segundo Castillo. |
| 3 days to go |
| FIFA.com is counting down to Brazil 2014 with a corresponding trivia fact on every one of the final 100 days. Today, we look at the only trio of brothers to have played at the FIFA World Cup. |
| Honda: Japan can reach quarter-finals |
| AC Milan and Japan star Keisuke Honda believes the Blue Samurai​ can reach the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup™ |
| Esperance headline with comeback win |
| FIFA.com reviews a crucial weekend of action in the CAF Champions League headlined by victories for former kings TP Mazembe, and Esperance in the Tunisian derby. |
| Defending champions Spain arrive in Brazil |
| Reigning FIFA World Cup champions Spain arrived in Brazil on Sunday evening. |
| Ronaldo in line for Portugal return |
| Cristiano Ronaldo is in line for a morale-boosting return to the Portugal line-up for Tuesday's friendly against Republic of Ireland, just two days before the 2014 FIFA World Cup begins. |
| Ronaldo in line for Portugal return |
| Cristiano Ronaldo is in line for a morale-boosting return to the Portugal line-up for Tuesday's friendly against Republic of Ireland, just two days before the 2014 FIFA World Cup begins. |
| Free-scoring Italy outlast Flu in friendly |
| Ciro Immobile bagged a treble as Italy defeated Brazilian club side Fluminense 5-3 in an unpredictable FIFA World Cup warm-up match. |
| Free-scoring Italy outlast Flu in friendly |
| Ciro Immobile bagged a treble as Italy defeated Brazilian club side Fluminense 5-3 in an unpredictable FIFA World Cup warm-up match. |
| Jagielka: I posted the tweet of death! |
| Phil Jagielka has lauded Mario Balotelli, discussed the lengths England are going to in their quest to stop Italy scoring and had a laugh at his own expense over a tweet. |
| Pekerman drafts Carbonero into squad |
| Jose Pekerman has drafted River Plate midfielder Carlos Carbonero into his Colombia squad for Brazil 2014 as a replacement for the injured Aldo Leao Ramirez. |
| Braces galore as France hit eight |
| There were doubles for Karim Benzema, Blaise Matuidi and Antoine Greizmann as France coasted to an impressive 8-0 win over Jamaica in their final 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil warm-up match. |
| Braces galore as France hit eight |
| There were doubles for Karim Benzema, Blaise Matuidi and Antoine Greizmann as France coasted to an impressive 8-0 win over Jamaica in their final 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil warm-up match. |
| Referee revelations |
| FIFA.com caught up with the men who will officiate the 20th FIFA World Cup to hear some amusing comments. |
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| The Costa Rica national football team steps off the plane upon arrival in Brazil | ||
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| Costa Rica coach Jorge Luis Pinto heads to a bus upon arrival in Sao Paulo | ||
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| South Korean players leave the field | ||
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| Ghana's forward Kevin-Prince Boateng (R) tackles South Korea's midfielder Ha Dae-Sung | ||
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| Ghana's midfielder Andre Ayew (R) shoots to the goal | ||
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| Ghana's forward Asamoah Gyan (R) shoots to score the second goal | ||
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| Ghana players jubilate after scoring against South Koresa | ||
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| Ghana's defender Daniel Opare fouls South Korea's midfielder Kim Bo-Kyung | ||
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| Ghana's midfielder Andre Ayew (R) shoots to the goal | ||
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| (L-R) France's defender Raphael Varane, forward Karim Benzema and goalkeeper Stephane Ruffier | ||
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| (L-R) Ecuador's midfielder Jefferson Montero, defender Jorge Guagua and midfielder Luis Saritama | ||
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| Uruguay's defender Diego Lugano arrives at Tancredo Neves International Airport | ||
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| Gianfranco Labarthe of UTC celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Sporting Cristal | ||
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| Carlos Lobaton of Sporting Cristal (top) celebrates with his team-mates | ||
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| The Honduran national football team arrives at Guarulhos International Airport in Sao Paulo | ||
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| The Honduran national football team arrives at Guarulhos International Airport in Sao Paulo | ||
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| Argentina's forward Lionel Messi (L) is welcomed by Argentine ambassador | ||
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| Ghana players dance, celebrating after scoring against South Korea | ||
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| Ghana's midfielder Andre Ayew (R) shoots as South Korea's defender Hwang Seok-Ho closes | ||
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| Argentina's forward Lionel Messi gestures upon his arrival at Tancredo Neves International Airport in Confins near Belo Horizonte | ||
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| Clint Dempsey and Omar Gonzalez stretch during their training session at Sao Paulo FC | ||
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| Kids play football on Ipanema beach | ||
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| A general view of the Christ the Redeemer statue | ||
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| World Cup themed drinks can coolers | ||
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| A general view of the Christ the Redeemer statue | ||
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| A general view as two local boys on bikes cycle | ||
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| Tourists pose for photos near the Christ the Redeemer statue | ||
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| David Silva of Spain faces the media during Spain press conference | ||
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| Colombia's forward Carlos Carbonero (R) speaks with coach assistant Argentinian Nestor Lorenzo (C) and Colombia's coach Argentinian Jose Pekerman | ||
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| Kids play football on Ipanema beach | ||
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| Greece's midfielder Panagiotis Tachtsidis reacts after he was injured during a training session | ||
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| A general view of a sandcastle model of the Fuleco, the FIFA 2014 World Cup mascot with a Brazilian flag | ||
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| A man takes an early morning walk along Copacabana beach | ||
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| A general view of the Atlantic Ocean, Ponta do Leme, Guanabara Bay and Copacabana | ||
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| A Brazil fan is seen enjoying the sights | ||
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| Greece's striker Giorgos Samaras (C) is marked by defenders Kostas Manoleas (L) and Loukas Vyntra during a training session | ||
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| A general view of the Sugarloaf Mountain, Atlantic Ocean, Guanabara Bay and Copacabana beach | ||
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| A view of the Sugar Loaf Mountain | ||
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| Croatia’s national football team forward Mario Mandzukic (R) signs a fan's shirt | ||
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| Tourists take photos of the view by the Christ Redeemer Statue | ||
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| Colombia's goalkeeper David Ospina takes part in a training session | ||
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| World Cup themed 'can coolers' are seen on Copacabana beach | ||
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| Ivory Coast's national football team players take part in a training session | ||
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| A general view of Copacabana beach | ||
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| The Christ Redeemer Statue | ||
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| The Christ the Redeemer statue of Jesus Christ is seen a top of Corcovado mountain | ||
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| A general view of the Copacabana beach | ||
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| Young boys play football on Ipanema Beach | ||
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| Young boys carry their surfboards on Ipanema Beach | ||
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| A general view of a sandcastle model of the Christ the Redeemer statue holding a Brazilian flag on the Copacabana Beach as the sun rises | ||
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| A Brazil fan looks out at the view | ||
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| Young boys play football on Ipanema Beach | ||
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| A general view of palm trees | ||
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| Two girls walk along Copacabana beach | ||
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| Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo during training | ||
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| Portugal's Paulo Bento during training | ||
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| Colombia's forward Carlos Carbonero (R) and midfielder James Rodriguez | ||
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| Algeria's national football team players warm up during a training session | ||
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| Algeria's goalkeeper Rais Mbohli takes part in a training session | ||
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| Algeria's footballers run during a training session at the Walter Ribeiro stadium in Sorocaba | ||
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| (LtoR) Algeria's defender Madjid Bougherra, Algeria's defender Carl Medjani | ||
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| Colombia's defender Eder Balanta (L) fights for the ball with Colombia's midfielder Alexander Mejia during a training session | ||
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| Uruguay's forward Edinson Cavani arrives at Tancredo Neves International Airport | ||
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| Algeria's players run during a training session | ||
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| Iker Casillas of Spain in action during a Spain training | ||
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| Uruguay's forward Luis Suarez arrives at Tancredo Neves International Airport in Confins near Belo Horizonte | ||
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| Algeria's Bosnian coach Vahid Halilhodzic attends a training session | ||
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| Uruguay's forward Diego Forlan (C) and goalkeeper Fernando Muslera (R) arrive at Tancredo Neves International Airport in Confins near Belo Horizonte | ||
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| Algeria's national football team players applaude supporters during a training session | ||
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| The US Men's National Team jogs during their training session | ||
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| A woman walks in front of a mural painting in Rio de Janeiro | ||
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| Bosnia-Herzegovina's midfielder Anel Hadzic (R) heads the ball past defenders | ||
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| Algeria's Bosnian coach Vahid Halilhodzic attends a training session | ||
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| Ivory Coast's forward Didier Drogba (C) advances with a ball past teammates during a training session | ||
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| Bosnia-Herzegovina's midfielder Senad Lulic (R) runs with the ball | ||
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| Uruguay's forward Luis Suarez arrives at Tancredo Neves International Airport in Confins | ||
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| Croatia’s national football team head coach Niko Kovac plays with a ball during a training session | ||
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| Algeria's footballers clap at the beginning of their first training session | ||
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| Spain's midfielder Cesc Fabregas (R) plays with teammates | ||
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| Diego Costa of Spain competes for a high ball with his team mate Gerard Pique | ||
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| Clint Dempsey, Timothy Chandler, Fabian Johnson and Michael Bradley of the United States jog around all the fields during the USA training session | ||
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| Spain's midfielder Santiago Cazorla takes part in a training session | ||
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| Croatia's national football team midfielder Luka Modric (C) plays with a ball during a training session | ||
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| Two men walk past graffiti depicting Brazilian football fans in Rio de Janeiro | ||
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| Ivory Coast's national football team players attend a training session | ||
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| Algeria's forward Islam Slimani (C) and midfielder Saphir Taider (L) take part in a training session | ||
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| Spain's goalkeeper Iker Casillas takes part in a training session | ||
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| Uruguayan national soccer team´s players are greeted by supporters as they departure to Carrasco airport in Montevideo | ||
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| Diego Costa of Spain controls the ball during a Spain training session | ||
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| Spain's defender Gerard Pique (R) talks to Spain's forward Diego Costa (L) | ||
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| Spain's coach Vicente Del Bosque gives instructions during a training session | ||
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| Croatia’s national football team players warm up during a training session | ||
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| Switzerland's defender Philippe Senderos gestures during a press conference | ||
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| Carlos Izquierdoz and Adrian Aldrete | ||
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| Danny Welbeck of England poses for a photo | ||
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| (L-R) Sergio Ramos, Fernando Torres, Raul Albiol and Gerard Pique of Spain in action | ||
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| Hiroshi Kiyotake and Hotaru Yamaguchi are seen as they walk on Clearwater beach | ||
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| a class="rssdog" href="http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/photos/index.html#{wNewsID}" style="color: #000000;" target="_blank">A technician checks the goal-line technology in the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro | ||
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| Japan head coach Alberto Zaccheroni stretches during a Japan training session | ||
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| Spain players warm up during a Spain training session | ||
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| Croatia’s players warm up during a training session | ||
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| Iker Casillas of Spain looks on during a Spain training session | ||
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| Tattoos of the UEFA Champions League and the World Cup trophies are seen on Sergio Ramos of Spain during a Spain training session | ||
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| Iker Casillas of Spain looks on as hey gets in the aircfraft heading to Curitiba | ||
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| Costa Rica national soccer teams player Johnny Acosta (R) at the arrival of the team | ||
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| Spain's defender Sergio Ramos (R) vies with Spain's forward Fernando Torres (C) during a training session | ||
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| Adam Lallana of England is invited to take part in Capoeira during a visit to Complexo Esportivo da Rocinha | ||
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| Pedro Rodriguez of Spain makes an overhead under a challenge by his teammate Xavi Hernandez of Spain during a Spain training session | ||
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| Brazil's coach Luiz Felipe Scolari (2nd R) talks to his players during a training session | ||
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| A man rides his bicycle in front of Brazilian and Honduras flags displayed | ||
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| Costa Rica national soccer team's supporters attend to the arrival of the team | ||
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| Spain's midfielder Andres Iniesta (2ndL) plays with teammates during a training session | ||
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| Brazilian National team striker Neymar (C-bottom) receives medical attention | ||
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| Japan's forward Shinji Kagawa (C) runs during a training session | ||
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| Xavi Hernandez (C) of Spain juggles the ball next to his teammates Sergi Busquets (L) and Andres Iniesta during a Spain training session | ||
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| Brazilian national team striker Neymar (R) receives medical attention during a training session | ||
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| Spain's coach Vicente Del Bosque (C) gives instructions to his squads players during a training session | ||
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| Daniel Sturridge poses with a group of young people during a visit to Complexo Esportivo da Rocinha | ||
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| Spain's defender Sergio Ramos (L) jokes with teammate Jordi Alba (2nd-L) during a training | ||
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| Supporters of Argentina's football team | ||
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| England players Fraser Forster, Danny Welbeck, Adam Lallana, Jack Wilshere and Daniel Sturridge pose for a photo with a group of young people during a visit to Complexo Esportivo da Rocinha | ||
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| Steven Gerrard of England in action during a training session | ||
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| Vahid Halilhodzic of Algeria poses during the official FIFA World Cup 2014 portrait | ||
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| Faouzi Ghoulam of Algeria poses | ||
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| Yacine Brahimi of Algeria poses during the official FIFA World Cup 2014 portrait | ||
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| Islam Slimani of Algeria poses during the official FIFA World Cup 2014 portrait | ||
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| Cesc Fabregas of Spain misses a penalty | ||
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| El Arabi Soudani of Algeria poses during the official FIFA World Cup 2014 portrait | ||
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| Sofiane Feghouli of Algeria poses | ||
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| Dante of Brazil poses during the official FIFA World Cup 2014 portrait session on June 8, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Ryan Pierse - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) | ||
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| Madjid Bouguerra of Algeria poses | ||
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| A general view during the press conference | ||
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| Djamel Mesbah of Algeria poses | ||
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| Detail of the FIFA man of the match trophy | ||
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| Australian Socceroos striker Tim Cahill heads the ball during a training session | ||
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| Switzerland's forward Haris Seferovic (R) jokes with defender Michael Lang during a training | ||
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| Team manager Oliver Bierhoff (L) and assistant coach Hansi Flick of the German National team | ||
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| Marseille's Ghanaian forward Jordan Ayew (L) and Marseille's Ghanaian forward Andre Ayew (R) warm up before the French L1 football match | ||
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| USA arrive in Sao Paulo | ||
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| Italy's coach Cesare Prandelli attends a press conference | ||
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| Switzerland's midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri runs during a training session | ||
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| Brazil's defender Dani Alves smiles during press conference | ||
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| England's forward Wayne Rooney takes part in a training session | ||
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| England's midfielder Jordan Henderson poses with supporters after a training session | ||
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| Socceroo players warm up during an Australian Socceroos training session | ||
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| Jozy Altidore of the United States arrives at Sao Paulo International Airport | ||
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| Chile's midfielder Marcelo Diaz attends a press conference | ||
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| Jermaine Jones, Fabian Johnson and DaMarcus Beasley of the United States arrive at Sao Paulo | ||
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| Germany's coach Joachim Loew (L) sits next to of Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (C) and Germany's assistant coach Hans-Dieter Flick | ||
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| England's national team players hold a banner reading "Thank you for the warm welcome Brazil" prior to take part in a training session | ||
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| Germany's midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger (R) dances with native Brazilians | ||
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| People play a game of altinha, a spin-off of soccer, on Ipanema Beach | ||
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| England's midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain receives treatment to his injured knee | ||
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| Germany's midfielder Mesut Ozil (L) and Germany's forward Lukas Podolski | ||
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| Clint Dempsey of the United States is interviewed by media after arriving at Sao Paulo | ||
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| Goalkeeper Tim Howard of the United States sits on a bus to the terminal | ||
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| Raheem Sterling of England in action during a training session | ||
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| Mexico's players attend a training session | ||
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| Head coach Joachim Loew reacts during the German National team training session | ||
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| Brazil's national team headshots collage (960x540) | ||
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| Brazil's national team headshots collage (988x556) | ||
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| Roy Hodgson, manager of England (L) gives instructions to players during a training session | ||
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| Head coach Joachim Loew watches Brazilian indigenous | ||
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| Thomas Mueller (C) , dance with Brazilian indigenous | ||
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| Lukas Podolski (L), and team mate Mesut Oezil watches Brazilian indigenous after the German National team training session | ||
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| Lukas Podoski (R), play football with Brazilian indigenous after the German National team training session | ||
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| Paulinho of Brazil poses during the official FIFA World Cup 2014 portrait session | ||
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| Maicon of Brazil poses during the official FIFA World Cup 2014 portrait session | ||
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| Marcelo of Brazil poses during the official FIFA World Cup 2014 portrait session | ||
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| Oscar of Brazil poses during the official FIFA World Cup 2014 portrait session | ||
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| David Luiz of Brazil poses during the official FIFA World Cup 2014 portrait session | ||
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| Dani Alves of Brazil poses during the official FIFA World Cup 2014 portrait session | ||
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| Willian of Brazil poses during the official FIFA World Cup 2014 portrait session | ||
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| Neymar of Brazil poses during the official FIFA World Cup 2014 portrait session | ||
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| Neymar of Brazil poses during the official FIFA World Cup 2014 portrait session | ||
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| Chile's midfielder Arturo Vidal sits on a bench during a training session of his team | ||
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| Neymar of Brazil poses during the official FIFA World Cup 2014 portrait session | ||
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| Chile's forward Eduardo Vargas (L) attends a training session at the Toca da Raposa training site in Belo Horizonte, on June 09, 2014, a few days before the start of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. AFP PHOTO / MARTIN BERNETTI | ||
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| Chile's midfielder Arturo Vidal (R) jokes with Chile's coach Jorge Luis Sampaoli Moya (L) during a training session | ||
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| Chile's forward Alexis Sanchez arrives for a training session | ||
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| Neymar of Brazil poses during the official FIFA World Cup 2014 portrait session | ||
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| Hassan Yebda of Algeria and team mates attend the official FIFA World Cup 2014 portrait session | ||
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| A graffiti depicting Brazilian football legend Pele (R), painted by Brazilian street artist Paulo Consentino | ||
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| Luiz Felipe Scolari gives instructions for Neymar | ||
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| Former Brazilian footballer Ronaldo shows off the World Cup during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Fan Fest Kick off Event in Fortaleza | ||
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| Former Brazilian footballer Ronaldo takes a photo during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Fan Fest Kick off Event in Fortaleza | ||
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| Brazilian fans enyoy the music as the sun sets during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Fan Fest Kick off Event in Fortaleza | ||
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| General views during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Fan Fest Kick off Event in Fortaleza | ||
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| The World Cup mascot Fuleco enters the stage during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Fan Fest Kick off Event in Fortaleza | ||
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| General views during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Fan Fest Kick off Event in Fortaleza | ||
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| General views during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Fan Fest Kick off Event in Fortaleza | ||
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| General views during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Fan Fest Kick off Event in Fortaleza | ||
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| Players of the French national football team carry their luggages as they board a plane to Brazil | ||
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| Russia's Italian coach Fabio Capello (Foreground C) attends a training session | ||
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| French L1 football club Marseille's forwards Andre Ayew (R) and his brother Jordan Ayew (L) | ||
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| Former Brazilian footballer Ronaldo shows off the World Cup during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Fan Fest Kick off Event in Fortaleza | ||
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| Japan team run during a training session | ||
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| Mario Balotelli of Italy in action during Fluminense friendly | ||
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| Ghana's head coach James Kwesi Appiah gestures during a training session | ||
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| Didier Deschamps (C) and players of the French national football team at the Lille's aiport | ||
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