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Brazil edge Chile, Rodriguez rocket launches Colombia

SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilians rejoiced on Saturday when their nervy team edged past Chile to book a place in the World Cup quarter-finals in a nail-biting penalty shootout after the game finished 1-1 following extra time. The reaction was more relief than jubilation, after a pulsating match …

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Disgraced Suarez goes home, Brazil feel pressure

BRASILIA (Reuters) – The furore over Luis Suarez’s heavy ban for biting filled the void of the first game-free day at the World Cup in Brazil on Friday, with his Italian victim Giorgio Chiellini leading the criticism of the Uruguayan’s record punishment. The Italy defender feared t …

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Steely Dutch down Chile, avoid Brazil

SAO PAULO (Reuters) – A powerful and pacey Netherlands side beat Chile 2-0 on Monday in a game that only burst into life late on, securing them top spot in World Cup Group B and ensuring they avoid a tricky meeting with hosts Brazil in the last 16. Substitute Leroy Fer scored with his first to …

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Neymar shines as Brazil ease through to last 16

BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil forward Neymar shot to the top of the World Cup scoring charts with a superb double in a convincing 4-1 win for the hosts over Cameroon on Monday that sent them through as Group A winners to face Chile in the last 16. After grabbing a brace in Brazil’s 3-1 win …

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All in the family rooting for Brazil

GEORGE TOWN: A family of 12 are all decked out in their green and yellow ensemble to root for Brazil in the FIFA World Cup 2014. Clad in vivid shades of green and yellow, three generations of the family are wearing Brazil jerseys and T-shirts to cheer for their favourite team under one roof in Kampu …

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Scolari names Henrique in Brazil World Cup squad

RIO DE JANEIRO, (Reuters) – Napoli defender Henrique was the only surprise inclusion when Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari named his provisional 23-man squad for the World Cup on Wednesday. The squad, which will be aiming to win the title for a record sixth time, features Barcelona striker Ney …

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