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Neymar fan sings praises to Brazilian star striker

Roberto Santana is a fervent supporter of superstar striker Neymar. To prove it, he's organised a tour around Sao Paulo on the opening day of the World Cup, with a special hymn dedicated to his hero. Duration: 00:38

Jun 13, 2014

Brazil, Croatia fans excited as tournament kicks off

Brazil and Croatia fans arrive at Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo for the opening game in the football 2014 World Cup. Duration: 01:14

Jun 13, 2014

In Lebanon, World Cup fever a break from politics

Lebanon's capital Beirut is awash with flags. But instead of the usual political colours, they're the bunting of World Cup competitors like Brazil and Germany being flown by local mega-fans. Duration: 00:39

Jun 13, 2014

FIFA World Cup 2014 Opening Ceremony: Brazil's Culture Encapsulated to Perfection as JLo and Pitbull take Centre Stage

Brazil is not just a country about football is it? There is so much culture in that wonderful land, and the FIFA World Cup 2014 Opening Ceremony encapsulated that to perfection in a short, concise, but thoroughly entertaining show as the world watched on in raptures

Jun 13, 2014

FIFA World Cup 2014 Opening Match Live: Brazil vs Croatia Live Streaming Information

The build-up is over, the "when is it going to start, I cannot wait" feeling can be put to the backburner, the FIFA World Cup 2014 is upon us with a humdinger of an opening clash of Brazil vs Croatia expected to whet the appetite for the rest of the matches in the month-long tournament.

Jun 12, 2014

South Korea in training ahead of World Cup

South Korea's national football team trains at the Flamengo Esporte Clube in Foz do Iguacu, Brazil, ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Duration: 00:35

Jun 12, 2014

Argentina trains behind closed doors

Argentine team trained behind closed doors at "Cidade do Galo", their base camp in Vespasiano, near Belo Horizonte, some 470 km north of Rio de Janeiro. Duration: 00:35

Jun 12, 2014

Ivory Coast prepare for tournament in Brazil

Ivory Coast's footballer take part in a training session ahead of their opening World Cup game against Japan on Saturday. Duration: 00:36

Jun 12, 2014

Protesters in Sao Paulo say there 'won't be Cup' without rights

Dozens of protesters gathered in Sao Paulo planning to march as close as possible to Corinthians Arena, the stadium that holds the World Cup's opening match. Duration: 01:06

Jun 12, 2014

Sao Paulo subway workers vote against new strike

Subway workers in Sao Paulo vote against resuming a strike that would have caused traffic chaos during the World Cup's opening game in the Brazilian megacity. Duration: 00:36

Jun 12, 2014

FIFA World Cup 2014 Opening Ceremony: 3 Billion Viewers to Watch, What to Expect from Arena Corinthians Stadium?

The FIFA World Cup 2014 opening ceremony will begin in a few hours' time at Arena Corinthians stadium in Sao Paulo, before hosts Brazil take on Croatia in the opening game.

Jun 12, 2014

Pritzker winner builds World Cup pavilion at embassy in Japan

Japanese architect Shigeru Ban inaugurates a World Cup pavilion at the Brazilian embassy. Duration: 00:54

Jun 12, 2014

Rio's Christ the Redeemer lights up for the World Cup

Rio’s famous Christ the Redeemer statue is illuminated with the colours of the 32 World Cup participating countries. Duration: 00:34

Jun 12, 2014

Rousseff says Brazil wont tolerate acts of 'vandalism'

Hours before the World Cup kicks off in Brazil, President Dilma Rousseff has warned that she won’t allow the “vandalism” of some prevent the majority from enjoying the tournament. Duration: 00:24

Jun 12, 2014

FIFA World Cup 2014: Complete TV Guide and Schedule for Live Action

FIFA 2014 Schedule and Full TV Guide: Here is full TV guide and schedule of all FIFA World Cup 2014 matches.

Jun 12, 2014