Brazil World Cup 2014
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Football stars and Olympic athletes draw attention to politics and poverty in Brazil
Ishay Govender-Ypma stands beside Christ the Redeemer, which embraces Rio, to reflect on the 2014 Fifa World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games.
God is still Brazilian
Ultimately, the best team was crowned world champion, a fair accolade after Löw’s decade-long renovation of German football.
Brazil’s shattered football hopes mirror society’s failings
Despite the importance of football in Brazilian society, only the wealthy could afford tickets to the World Cup.
Germany feeling no pressure ahead of World Cup final, says Schweinsteiger
Midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger says his team has the experience to cope with playing Argentina on the biggest stage of all.
World Cup: It’s Messi vs The Machine
The world’s best player will have to put in a stellar performance to stop Germany beating Argentina in the Fifa World Cup 2014 final in Brazil.
World Cup: Africa’s good, bad and ugly
Algeria and Nigeria headed home on Tuesday after another five-prong African World Cup challenge came to a disappointing end in Brazil.
Dozens killed in attacks on Nigeria churches ahead of World Cup game
An attack on churches in northeast Nigeria blamed on Boko Haram killed more than 50 people ahead of Nigeria’s last-16 World Cup match against France.
Latin America leads the way
Central and South American teams are challenging the powerhouses of Europe.
Suarez takes a bite out of life
From hand to mouth, Luis Suarez has been ruining lives since 2010. The Uruguayan chomper has done more for the bite than Mike Tyson – or Eve.
Dutch dazzle World Cup with win over Spain
When least expected, the Dutch turned on the style with a barrage of spectacular goals and a 5-1 victory that humiliated defending champions Spain.
Bafana draws with Socceroos in Sydney
South Africa drew 1-1 with Australia in an international friendly, ahead of the Socceroos’ jetting off to Brazil. Bafana Bafana scored both goals.